
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By Emi EndoPosted September 01, 2026
Some rare plant species wait underwater until conditions allow them to grow. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted August 19, 2026
DCR staff are adding high-quality observations made in the iNaturalist app to state records. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted July 06, 2026
College students trained by DCR join prescribed fire crews, gaining on-the-ground experience in conservation, leadership. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted July 02, 2026
Gardeners and landowners can now buy native wildflower seeds produced by Virginia farmers. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted June 15, 2026
DCR zoologist Ellison Orcutt answers questions about one of Virginia's native bees that make their home underground. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted May 22, 2026
A globally rare wildflower thrives at Bald Knob, now open to the public. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted February 17, 2026
Camp Branch Wetlands Natural Area Preserve protects habitat for significantly rare species. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted February 04, 2026
DCR adds more than 100 acres of longleaf pines to southeast Virginia. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted December 26, 2025
Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MOREBy Guest AuthorPosted October 07, 2025
State agencies are working together on a new deer management program that provides conservation-driven hunting opportunities. READ MORE