
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By 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 MOREBy Emi EndoPosted June 18, 2025
How tricky is it to find a rare butterfly? Tag along for one day in the field. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted March 27, 2025
A small plot shows that native flora can thrive when invasives are removed. READ MORE