Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm, Goochland County
Ronnie Nuckols learned how to make his farm the best it can be by taking advantage of educational resources offered by state agencies. Now he is a resource to others.
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Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Loudoun County
With 20 miles of hiking trails and extensive educational and volunteer programming Loudoun County’s only nature preserve has plenty for people, too.
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Steve Tipsword, Rockbridge County
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.
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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.
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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.
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Pilot fellowship program launches at Bull Run Mountains Preserve
First Natural Sciences Fellow, Meredith Hart, will begin insect research at the Preserve in May.
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Selu Nature Conservancy, Montgomery County
Radford University’s Selu Preserve gives people and wildlife the natural spaces they need to grow.
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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.
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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.
