#GirlScouts L❤️VE State Parks weekend is coming up on Sept. 13-15, 2024. Download the booklet for free parking at all #VaStateParks during that weekend. Your booklet includes activities pages and education to set you up for a great experience. Learn more: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

DYK August was National #WaterQuality Month? 💧 How does that relate to Virginia's farms? 🤔 Learn about a few of DCR’s key water quality programs available to farmers through their local Soil & Water Conservation District, here: dcr.virginia.gov/insights/prote… #SWCD VDACS

Happy #NationalWildlifeDay from Virginia State Parks! 🦅 We're proud that our parks are places where rehabilitated wildlife can be released. Learn more about this Bald Eagle's story and release by the Wildlife Center VA at #KiptopekeStatePark: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

Join the DCR Office of Resilience Planning at an upcoming public meeting to learn more about flood resilience in coastal Virginia and the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan. 🌊 Details, including the links to register, here: dcr.virginia.gov/crmp/get-invol…. #FloodResilientVa

On Sept 28, an estimated 45,000 volunteers will unite for #NationalPublicLandsDay, helping to protect and restore our public lands! It's a chance for people to get outside and celebrate our public lands. Read our full press release to find out more: buff.ly/3ThgZPZ #NPLD

Please welcome our newest @vastateparks #LawEnforcement Rangers! ⭐ Amanda Bishop, Claytor Lake State Park ⭐ James Waller, New River Trail State Park They took an oath to support the mission of "Preserving the Past - Protecting the Future" on 8/30/24. dcr.virginia.gov/public-safety-…

Our annual acorn and nut collection is on! 🌰🔍🌳 From now 'til Oct. 15, collect acorns, walnuts and chestnuts and drop them off at any DOF office. We'll then plant and grow them at our nurseries for reforestation projects across Virginia. Learn more: ow.ly/YwCE50Tgvq7

See thread to pick your hiker persona. 🥾 #TrailQuest #hiker (1/4)

Reminder! Our public meeting for the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan is upcoming this Thursday for our #MiddlePeninsula community in #Tappahannock, Virginia. Learn more and register: facebook.com/share/qeQYbmes… #FloodResilientVa #FloodAwareVa #coastalVirginia

A study by Virginia Tech in collaboration with USDA assessed the nationwide effectiveness of NRCS conservation practices in delivering benefits to pollinators. Findings offer insights to inform data-driven decision making for our pollinator conservation. nrcs.usda.gov/news/three-key…

When invasive species are delicious, may as well support removing invasives at the dining table! 🐟

Are you a #GirlScout troop leader? Take the troop to a state park this weekend for #GSLoveStateParks (Sept. 13-15), where Girl Scouts get free access to Virginia State Parks & special programs to connect girls to the outdoors. 💚 Find more info here: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

The 5th grant round for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund is now open, with $85 million available in grants and loans for localities across Virginia. Applications due by Nov. 9, 2024. Read press release to learn more: dcr.virginia.gov/pr-relz-detail… #FloodAwareVa #FloodResilientVa

#RVA community! Join us on Wednesday to learn about available resources & discuss flooding challenges. Become part of the decision-making process to build a #FloodResilientVa. Your stories & input help create solutions. Learn more & register: facebook.com/share/PwkPQ2ug…

Congrats to DC, MD, VA & WV on your selection as Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund recipients! Looking forward to seeing how you use these funds to help pay for mitigation that build local resiliency. fema.gov/grants/mitigat…

A new season gives us reason to celebrate! 🍂 Find all the event details for each fall festival here: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

10 days until the State Fair of Virginia 🥜🚜🐄 Check State Fair of VA website to find all the details about tickets, rides, competitions, entertainment, and special events at the fair! Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell. ow.ly/bxGp50TpCMC