Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Once a year, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation partners with members of the Professional TrailBuilders Association to host a two-day Sustainable Trail Building workshop, giving employees the chance to learn about the ins and outs of sustainable trail planning, construction and maintenance. READ MORE
Eastern Shore Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists receive new grants to replace invasive plants with native species and install signs. READ MORE
Recent tiny (but mighty) land acquisitions will enhance public access at Clinch River State Park. READ MORE
DCR had numerous accomplishments in 2022. Read more about what has happened. READ MORE
Let your voice be heard in the next Virginia Outdoors Plan READ MORE
A recent donation from The Nature Conservancy expands the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve, supporting the globally significant Clinch River. READ MORE
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust partnered with the Virginia DCRÂ and Stafford County for our Annual Great Blue Heron Nest Count on the Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve Heron Rookery. Learn why it matters to do this count in this article. READ MORE
Tom Smith, retiring from DCR after 31 years, reflects on leading Virginia's Natural Heritage Program. READ MORE
National Public Lands Day provides opportunities to restore parks, trails, forests, natural areas and more. Because of increased visitation they are, or will be, in need of TLC. READ MORE
Recently retired Eastern Shore Region Steward Dot Field built a foundation for future coastal conservation work. READ MORE
