When Steve Tipsword of Rockbridge County manages the forested areas of his property, he leaves behind a small footprint … by using hooves.
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Rose Dale Park, Alleghany County
This historic meadow on the bank of the Jackson River across from Covington is the newest addition to Alleghany Parks and Recreation’s parks portfolio.
Herbert Ridgway Collins, Caroline County
Herb Collins’ strong sense of the past and expert restoration skills have preserved his historic family farm for future generations.
Dragon Run, Middle Peninsula
For 35 years, a group of citizens has banded together to conserve Dragon Run, the second-most ecologically significant ecosystem in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Pilot fellowship program launches at Bull Run Mountains Preserve
First Natural Sciences Fellow, Meredith Hart, will begin insect research at the Preserve in May.
Selu Nature Conservancy, Montgomery County
Radford University’s Selu Preserve gives people and wildlife the natural spaces they need to grow.
Janet Gayle Harris, King George County
Janet Gayle Harris’s Aspen Grove Farm has a storied past, but its present role teaching young people about wetland stewardship is one thing that will help ensure its future.
Woods Hole Hostel, Giles County
Woods Hole Hostel has been a welcome respite for hikers on the Appalachian Trail since 1986. Since 2006, it’s been protected for future hikers with an easement held by VOF.
Ingram Family, Threlkeld Farm, Culpeper County
On Threlkeld Farm, an easement safeguards open space while organic practices build the soil.
Partnerships in Smyth County help protect water quality on the North Fork of the Holston
Two easements in Smyth County are now protecting over five miles of stream banks on the North Fork of the Holston.