Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Natural Heritage scientists find rare species on (and below) the ground. READ MORE
Highlights from DCR's work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy this year. READ MORE
Populations of the frosted elfin butterfly have been diminishing. Virginia hopes new butterflies reared in Florida can help them make a comeback. READ MORE
13 new species have been added to Virginia's invasive plant list. What to plant instead? READ MORE
The Virginia Master Naturalist (VMN) program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.  The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has been a sponsor of the program since 2005. READ MORE
Native river cane is making a comeback thanks to volunteer efforts. READ MORE
Interested in becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist? Read why one DCR employee says the training is worth doing. READ MORE
See how Virginia gardeners have introduced native plants to their yards. READ MORE
Virginia State Parks staff use insecticides plus a tiny, non-stinging wasp to treat ash trees under attack by invasive emerald ash borers. READ MORE
Seedlings cultivated from native old-growth pine cones will be planted at Dendron Swamp Natural Area Preserve READ MORE
