World Listening Day is celebrated annually on July 18th to encourage people to take time to listen to their surroundings. Virginia, with its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal plains to mountainous regions, is home to a variety of wildlife. Here are five distinct animal sounds you might hear while exploring the natural beauty of this… Read more
Pollinators play a crucial role in Virginia’s diverse ecosystems, contributing significantly to the state’s agriculture and natural landscapes. From bees and butterflies to birds and bats, these industrious creatures facilitate the reproduction of flowering plants by transferring pollen from one blossom to another. This essential process not only supports the growth of fruits, vegetables, and… Read more
As the warmth of early summer spreads across our state, it brings not only lush greenery but also a significant increase in wildlife activity. For drivers traveling along Virginia’s roads, this means it is even more important to be on the lookout for unexpected encounters with various animal species. 5 Wildlife Species on the Roads… Read more
Car accidents are a leading cause of death for many animals, including endangered species. Unfortunately, Virginia is no exception to this trend. In recent years, there have been several incidents of car accidents involving endangered species in the state. One of the most notable incidents occurred in 2019 when a red wolf was hit by… Read more
Virginia wildlife is a thrilling sight before they hibernate in the coming winter months. As October comes to its end, we’ve all got ghosts on the mind. Between dressing up for Halloween, seeking out scares at haunted houses, or braving one of the many new horror movies on the big screen, we are all certain… Read more
A pipeline undoubtedly has a significant effect on the areas which they cover, affecting the landscape as well as the people, animals, and natural environment around them. The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) construction over the past several years has raised a variety of unique and salient questions about its impacts, which have included river and… Read more
In her words, being in nature has helped Alison Thomas “look at the big picture”… An apt expression, since Thomas spends her days outside taking pictures of some of the most beautiful outdoor vistas and getting closer to nature through this work. Thomas is an outdoor photographer, and her photography, which includes black and white… Read more
The world’s freshwater resources are constantly threatened by a host of different pollutants. These pollutants enter our streams and drinking water from a plethora of sources. As we have produced more and more new materials and products, the numbers and types of contaminants in water have multiplied exponentially. In many cases the effects of particular pollutants and… Read more
My name is Ellie Toler, and I’m a second year student at the University of Virginia, studying Global Sustainability and Public Policy. I’ve been interning with Wild Virginia throughout the past academic year, and I’m incredibly grateful for this experience, as it has impacted me both personally and professionally in a number of ways, and… Read more
Photos and Text by Lori A Cash | February 05, 2022 Lori Cash is a partner photographer with Wild Virginia and generously donates her images to us. Imagine yourself driving along a dark highway at night. Suddenly, you see movement right in front of you on the road. An adult deer starts walking across the… Read more