Did you know that each fall, millions of birds and butterflies travel through Virginia on their incredible migration journeys? 🦋🐦 Many species, including warblers, raptors, and Monarch butterflies migrate at night and rely on natural light cues. By turning off your lights, you can help ensure a safer journey for these amazing creatures. Let’s make Virginia a welcoming stopover for our migrating friends! How you can help: 1. Turn off non-essential lights: Especially between dusk and dawn. This simple action can make a huge difference! Artificial lights can disorient migrating species, leading to exhaustion or collisions. 2. Close curtains and blinds: Prevent indoor lights from spilling outside. 3. Spread the word: Encourage your friends and neighbors to join in! When to Act: Peak migration is already underway! Lasting through mid-October, it is a critical time for many species passing through Virginia. Photo: K Pennington/TNC Photo Contest 2019
The Nature Conservancy in Virginia
Non-profit Organizations
Charlottesville, VA 1,226 followers
Seeking creative solutions to Virginia's most complex conservation challenges.
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From the Clinch Valley to the Allegheny Highlands; across the Piedmont to the pine savannas of the Tidewater; throughout the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, we're working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
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External link for The Nature Conservancy in Virginia
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This Thursday, October 10 at 12pm ET, TNC is holding the fourth installment of our offshore wind webinar series, "Offshore Wind and Birds: How Research Helps Maximize Global Benefits and Reduces Local Impacts." Hear from a panel of experts — including TNC Virginia's Coastal Scientist and bird specialist, Alex Wilke — about the impact of climate change on birds, the pros and cons of offshore wind for birds, and how research and monitoring can support better decisions on siting, technology and mitigation efforts. Speakers include: ⚪️ Dr. Don Lyons, National Audubon Society's Seabird Institute ⚪️ Dr. Erik Johnson, Audubon Delta Program ⚪️ Alex Wilke, The Nature Conservancy in Virginia ⚪️ Dr. Juliet Lamb, The Nature Conservancy in New York Register here: https://lnkd.in/eY6A2S5x
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Bill Owen is a TNC Virginia trustee with many interests and talents. While a lifelong musician, Bill is also the owner of a farm and the Raccoon Creek Pinelands in Southeastern Virginia. His passion for conservation has led him to plant more longleaf pine on his property than anywhere else in the state. To get around his farm and growing longleaf forest, Bill bought an electric Ford Lightning pickup truck, and he sings its praises as "clean, quiet and fast" — the perfect vehicle for his needs and for helping to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy. Watch the video to see Bill and his beloved truck in action, and to hear about how it once helped a tour bus out of a sticky situation.
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Our hearts and thoughts are with the dedicated first responders, impacted communities and their families, partners, and colleagues and all others impacted by Hurricane Helene over the past several days. In Virginia, we are grateful for the TNC staff, community members, and many volunteers who are on the ground and providing support in the southwest portion of the state that was most heavily impacted. If you have the means to support the affected communities, please consider donating to the United Way of Southwest Virginia’s 2024 SWVA Regional Disaster Relief Fund: https://lnkd.in/ePCMbcjh At our Taste of Virginia Tap Takeover event tonight in Abingdon at Sweetbay Brewing Company, they will be accepting donations to support relief efforts. ⚠️ When traveling through this area, it's important to follow safety recommendations from local law enforcement.
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We can't wait to see you all TODAY at our Taste of Virginia Tap Takeover! Join us for the sister event to our annual OktoberForest Fest, where we’re bringing our four OktoberForest beers brewed with wild ingredients from TNC Virginia landscapes to locations near you. Don't miss your chance to taste these exclusive brews, crafted by Fine Creek Brewing, Väsen Brewing Company, Upweller Beer Co., and Sweetbay Brewing at the following locations: Charlottesville – Beer Run, starting at 11:30 a.m. and running all day Richmond – Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, starting at 5:00 p.m. Norfolk – The Birch Bar, starting at 5:00 p.m. Alexandria – Evening Star Café, starting at 5:00 p.m. Washington, DC – Andy’s Pizza, NOMA, starting at 5:00 p.m. Norton – Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge, starting at 5:00 p.m. Abingdon – Sweetbay Brewing Company, starting at 6:00 p.m. Sweetbay will be accepting donations to support relief efforts from Hurricane Helene impacts in Southwest VA. No RSVP is required, but quantities are limited and the beer will be on tap until it runs out, so come early! Learn more: https://nature.ly/3ZNqvyn Graphics: Jessica Battista
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As we celebrate National Public Lands Day, read a recent op-ed in the Cardinal News by Maribel Castañeda of Our Virginia Outdoors about the importance of investing in Virginia’s public lands: "The 2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey revealed that an overwhelming 9 in 10 Virginians believe public funds should be allocated to acquire land and prevent the loss of natural areas." Read more here, and share with us some of your favorite areas of Virginia in the comments!: https://nature.ly/3TNG5X0 #NationalPublicLandsDay Photo: Travis Dove
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Happy National Public Lands Day! Public lands are crucial for both people and the environment. They provide essential natural resources and are home to diverse wildlife. Plus, they’re available for everyone to enjoy and connect with nature. 🌿 Discover how The Nature Conservancy in Virginia is protecting these important areas: https://nature.ly/3TMi4Q6 And check out our autumn event series for exciting ways to get outside and enjoy the season: https://nature.ly/4elGec6 🍂 #NationalPublicLandsDay #PublicLands Photo: Michael Speed
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Last week, TNC joined our partners from Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and two volunteers to crawl the bottom of the Clinch River in snorkels and wetsuits for an annual mussel sampling event called Musselrama! The Clinch River is an ecological marvel in southwest Virginia, housing around 50 species of freshwater mussels, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Musselrama is a part of long-term qualitative monitoring efforts aimed at assessing the presence of key mussel species. Over 4 days of sampling, we were thrilled to encounter 21 different species of mussels! Photos: Nick Proctor/TNC
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We’re only one week away from the Taste of Virginia Tap Takeover! 🍻 As a sister event to our annual OktoberForest Fest, we’re bringing our four OktoberForest beers brewed with wild ingredients from TNC Virginia landscapes to locations near you! These exclusive brews, crafted by Fine Creek Brewing, Väsen Brewing Company, Upweller Beer Co., and Sweetbay Brewing will be served at the following locations on Wednesday, October 2: Charlottesville – Beer Run, starting at 11:30 a.m. and running all day Richmond – Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, starting at 5:00 p.m. Norfolk – The Birch Bar, starting at 5:00 p.m. Alexandria – Evening Star Café, starting at 5:00 p.m. Washington, DC – Andy’s Pizza, NOMA, starting at 5:00 p.m. Norton – Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge, starting at 5:00 p.m. Abingdon – Sweetbay Brewing Company, starting at 3:00 p.m. No RSVP is required, but quantities are limited and the beer will be on tap until it runs out, so come early! Join us: https://nature.ly/4egzPza Graphics: Jessica Battista
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Celebrate Public Lands Day with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources' (DWR) inaugural Hike for the Wild! 🏞️ Join our partners at DWR between September 27-29 for a virtual hike and fundraiser, supporting the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program. In partnership with OnX Backcountry, DWR is offering the chance to explore your favorite trails while helping connect more people to the outdoors. How to Participate: 1. Register online by this Thursday, September 26 2. Pick a trail and hike anytime between Sept 27-29 3. Share your experience online with #HikefortheWild Each registration comes with a custom wooden finisher medal, a free 30-day OnX Backcountry trial and a DWR sticker pack. Sign up today: https://nature.ly/3BfjFap 📸: Daniel White
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