VOF opens $4 million forest protection grant round in Southwest Virginia
Forest CORE Fund is accepting grant applications for projects in areas affected by the Mountain Valley Pipeline through January 22, 2025.
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VOF announces nearly $1.7 million for open-space projects
Latest grant recipients include family farms, parks, and public trails.
VOF opens $1.7M grant round for open-space projects
VOF is seeking proposals for projects that will increase access to open space, protect working farms and forests, and provide other public benefits.
Grass Roots: Restoring Virginia’s Grassland Legacy
Anita Angelone
December 9, 2020
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Virginia’s grassland habitats have suffered immense losses since European colonization. Some landowners are trying to reverse the trend.
Places That Connect
Locust Grove Farm, King and Queen County
An annual wine and arts festival and other events strengthen ties to the community, and the bottom line, for a 360-year-old family farm in Walkerton.
Grant Spotlight
Town of Montross Town Park, Westmoreland County
The Town of Montross has its first-ever park thanks to the efforts of the community and a Get Outdoors grant from VOF.
Farms & Forests
Anathallo Acres, Augusta County
On Anathallo Acres, owner Alex Moore’s land ethic and business sense are helping the farm “flourish anew.”
Bull Run Mountains Blog
Trout in the Classroom are Released into the Catharpin at Jackson Hollow
September 7, 2024
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Trout in the Classroom are Released into the Catharpin at Jackson Hollow Amber Miller guides a student on the proper release technique to ensure the young brook trout has a
New Split Rail Fences from Historic Use of Black Locust Wood
August 15, 2024
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New Split Rail Fences from Historic Use of Locust Wood In conjunction with our current trail renovations and cultural history program, visitors might notice split rail fencing begin to surround
Weevils by the Mile-a-Minute, The Preserve Introduces a Biological Control
July 21, 2024
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Weevils by the Mile-a-Minute The Preserve Introduces a Biological Control There are many invasive plants that the preserve team actively manages to maintain the native plant communities. This is done
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