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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.

VOF announces nearly $2.7 million for 22 open-space projects

Grants support projects that protect natural resources, preserve farmland, and increase access to open space for the public.

VOF projects receive 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards

Historic home of Patrick Henry, Virginia’s first governor, protected in Charlotte County, and nearly 3,000 acres of critical habitat protected in Greensville County.

Grass Roots: Restoring Virginia’s Grassland Legacy

Anita Angelone December 9, 2020 3 Comments

Virginia’s grassland habitats have suffered immense losses since European colonization. Some landowners are trying to reverse the trend.

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.

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.

Anathallo Acres, Augusta County

On Anathallo Acres, owner Alex Moore’s land ethic and business sense are helping the farm “flourish anew.”

Trout in the Classroom are Released into the Catharpin at Jackson Hollow

September 7, 2024 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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