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Explore Virginia
Explore Virginia from the Blue Ridge to the Chesapeake Bay. Meet the people who are protecting our state's special places and natural heritage. Dig deeper into our conservation work and enjoy these engaging stories, videos, and photo galleries from our work to protect Virginia's lands and waters. Happy exploring!
What's New
Embrace The Swarmageddon
The cicadas are coming, and we can't wait! Our resident entomologist explains why there's reason to celebrate. Seven reasons
Voorhees Preserve Reopens
Enjoy Rappahannock River views and bald eagles along our new and improved trails. Explore
Escape to Warm Springs
Visit Warm Springs for outdoor adventures and an inspiring conservation story. Explore
When The Trees Call
Will you answer? Photographer Tim Laman's Birds of Paradise are taking flight. Explore
More Virginia Features
One For the Bay
We've joined forces with the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) for a healthier Chesapeake Bay. One Vision
Run with Team Nature
Get outside, run for nature, and contribute to a healthier you. Start running!
Nature Matters
A threat to a community’s heritage and the Eastern Shore’s fragile ecology brought Bayview and TNC together. Explore
River Runs Through Us
We're collaborating with the DC Environmental Film Festival to bring the dramatic beauty, benefits, and needs of nature to life - both on and off screen. Action
Conservation Highlights
Of the many successes we celebrated in 2012, these 10 stand out. Explore
A Future for Menhaden
An historic vote is a big step to save a little fish. Dive in
The Power of Partnership
See how it's overcoming damage from Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. View our slideshow
New Green Year
Add three R's to your list of resolutions for 2013: Reconnect, Rethink, Rally! Explore
Thank You!
We reflect on 2012 and how your support is helping preserve the lands and waters on which Virginia depends. View slideshow
Joy of Giving
Give a gift that promises to benefit Virginia’s natural landscapes every day. Donate
A Look Back
Looking back on 2012's accomplishments and ahead to the future. Reflect
Deck the Halls
Green your holiday with a live tree. You don’t need to feel bad about choosing a real tree over a fake one. Timber
Eating Locally
Will your food travel further than your guests this holiday season?
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Restoration in Action
In the middle of busy Charlottesville over 19,000 native trees and shrubs are reshaping Meadow Creek. Explore
In Search of Forest Giants
Travel with us as we go in search of ancient forest giants in a primeval Virginia swamp. Explore
Richmond Has Spoken
And your favorite Richmond green restaurant is Max’s Positive Vibe Café. Order up
LEAF Crosses Borders
Our 2012 LEAF interns left the big city to spend a month working at preserves across the Chesapeake Bay region. Follow LEAF
Virginia Values Conservation
New survey results reveal that Virginians are committed to natural areas and willing to pay for conservation. Learn more
This Land Is Your Land
"From California to the New York island," we've helped preserve many public lands and waters you enjoy in Virginia and across the country. Explore
10 Ways to Help the Planet
Our staff shares their favorite green tips for Earth Day and beyond. Get tips
United by Nature
Working together in their Richmond vegetable garden brings the Lipford family together and passes down a tradition of respect for the land that nourishes all of us. Explore
Nature Treasure Hunt
Studies show that kids who play outside are happier, healthier and smarter. Help your kids connect with nature by going on a scavenger hunt — in nature! Download now
Atlantic Aquarium
Explore the wonders of the sea! Watch underwater videos at the Mariner's Theater, get up close with amazing marine species at the Touch Tank and learn how you can help protect our oceans. Admit one
Spring Migrations
This spring, the animals of the world are in motion again. Check out the top five must-see migrations in Virginia. Learn More
Early morning sunlight filters though mist and forest along the Blackwater River. Photo © Kent Mason
Virginia Aquatic Resources Trust Fund
The Trust Fund provides a unique option for wetland and stream mitigation. The Conservancy combines small impacts and payments to facilitate large-scale conservation and restoration projects. Learn more
A Family Garden
Michael Lipford, executive director for The Nature Conservancy in Virginia, discusses why gardening and buying local produce is great for your family and for the Earth. Read more
A Moveable Feast
Our resilient striped bass, also called rockfish, is a symbol of hope for conservation. Read about this Chesapeake Bay icon and trace its epic migration via our slideshow. Explore now
From Sea to Plate
A meal at a Washington, DC restaurant reveals the complexities of sourcing sustainable fish. Bon appetit
The Life Aquatic
Coral reefs off the coast of Virginia? Marine ecologist Jay Odell discusses the surprising diversity of our Mid-Atlantic Seascape. Read on
Forests and Climate Change Quiz
Test your knowledge of forests and climate change with our interactive climate change quiz! Can you get a perfect score?
Restoring Fire to Natural Systems
Discover how fire gives nature a boost at Warm Springs Mountain. Read more and see a video
Keeping An Eye on Oystercatchers
Travel along on a day in the life of a shorebird monitor. Take flight
Eastern Shore Riding Restoration Wave
From scallops to eelgrass to living shorelines, our restoration work in Virginia is covering all the bases. Dive in to learn more
Cool Conservation Tools
Did you know scientists are using a tool called a peeper scope to solve conservation issues in Virginia? Discover other cool tools
Celebrating 50 Years
Get to know the places that inspire us as we look forward to another successful 50 years. Explore
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