Wildlife
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Monica Hoel
Monica Hoel's involvement with the Virginia Master Naturalists has helped her appreciate wildlife watching; here's some wonderful things she's seen. Read more…
Where Do Frogs Go in the Winter?
Frogs have evolved special behaviors and physical processes to survive winter by hibernating underground during the winter cold. Read more…
All About Antlers
Fascinating facts about antlers! Such as how to use them to tell a deer's age and the natural variations you can see between individuals. Read more…
Mixed News for Virginia’s Bats After 10 Years of White-Nose Syndrome
Virginia's bat populations have seen significant declines in certain species after a decade of white-nose syndrome, but other species seem stable. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Lindsay Kagalis
Lindsay Kagalis loves to slow down and look at the details while wildlife viewing within Richmond Virginia and it's surrounding counties Read more…
Do Less and Restore the Wild in Your Own Backyard This Fall!
Less work for you means more habitat and food for the birds and other animals in your back yard! Leaving patches of grass not mowed has its benefits. Read more…
Massive Volunteer Effort Helps the Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Build a Mammoth Database
Five years of the largest citizen science bird conservation project in the state has created a database for study. Read more…
Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
The restoration work for elk, including substantial habitat management and efforts to provide wildlife viewing, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this charismatic and majestic species. Read more…
Avoid Bear Encounters with Your Dog at Home and While Recreating
Leaving your dog unleashed in an area frequented by bears — which could include your back yard — is one of the primary causes of bear encounters. Read more…