Smith makes room for agriculture, wildlife habitat, and rescue-dog training on her 92-acre property in Goochland County.
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Captain Sinclair Recreational Area, Gloucester County
The Middle Peninsula Public Access Authority is giving the Captain Sinclair Recreational Area a makeover with the help of a grant from VOF’s Preservation Trust Fund.
Tucker Family Cemetery showcased during Hampton 1619 Commemoration
Historic site is the resting place for descendants of the first African slaves in English North America.
Buckroe Beach, Hampton
Buckroe Beach in Hampton has provided generations of Virginians with beach vacations close to home, as shown in this postcard produced in 1910.
Donald and Kevin Thayer, Washington County
The Thayers’ early support of conservation in Washington County has been key to VOF’s success in the region over the past 20 years.
Richard’s Fruit Market, Frederick County
What began in 1953 as a small wagon at the end of a driveway has become a destination for families in the region looking for fresh produce and fun festivals.
Gravely Nature Preserve, Henry County
Tucked along the Smith River just south of Martinsville, this gem of a community park speaks to the power of partnership and the resilience of nature.
Wes Kent, Augusta County
At Winding River Farms, Wes Kent does the conserving while robots do the milking — and the land, streams, and cows are better for it.
Virginia Military Institute Cadets Give Back at VOF’s House Mountain Reserve
Cadets help to clear a section of trail at the 875-acre reserve as part of their spring field training exercises.
Rust Nature Sanctuary, Loudoun County
63-acre preserve offers educational programs, trails, and wildlife in one of Virginia’s most rapidly growing counties.