Deck the halls with a Virginia-grown Christmas tree
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There are more than 500 Christmas tree farms in Virginia, and thousands of this season’s trees are about to hit the market.
Search Results for wildlife
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DGIF Refer a Friend campaign aimed at increasing conservation funding
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Just over the last five years, DGIF has reported a 3 percent decline in the number of licensed hunters that it certifies annually.
Louisa County forestland protected forever
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Louis Kean and Cora Pennell own 289 acres along the South Anna River in Louisa County. They have ensured that the property, called Riverside, is conserved forever through an open-space easement.
Population vulnerability to waterborne disease and climate change
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Diarrheal disease, a preventable and treatable illness, remains the second-leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 and a persistent public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chesapeake Conservancy announces 2018 Champions of the Chesapeake
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Chesapeake Conservancy celebrated the 2018 “Champions of the Chesapeake” at an awards ceremony.
What are PFASs, and why should I be concerned about them?
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PFASs—short for perfluoroalkyl substances—are synthetic chemicals of various formulations (including PFCs, PFOA, PFOS and GenX, among others) that are used widely in various products for moisture and stain resistance.
Vehicle-deer collisions can impact your car insurance
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Each year in the United States, deer are involved in more than one million collisions with vehicles, resulting in as many as 200 human deaths, thousands of personal injuries and more than $1 billion in vehicle damage.
Augusta County Parks and Recreation expands Mount Solon Halloween event
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Natural Chimneys Park and Campground has hosted a Halloween celebration geared towards campers and their guests for many years. Over time, the event grew to be a popular trick-or-treating location for the surrounding community.
VDOT warns of increased risk of collisions with deer
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When the leaves start to fall, deer become more active. It’s mating season, and that means that the chances of a run-in between a deer and vehicle increases.
Washington and Lee University holds talk to discuss climate change
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Washington and Lee University will host a public talk and Q&A with Randy Hayes, executive director of Foundation Earth, and Brent Blackwelder, environmental organizer, teacher, vice-chair and treasurer of Foundation Earth’s board on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Center for Global Learning Atrium.
