By Lillian Naftel When we think about land conservation, we often picture national parks, public lands, and the places we visit to hike, camp, and […]

By Lillian Naftel Shenandoah Valley Conservancy focuses on many aspects of land conservation. We often work to protect the working farms of the Valley, with […]

By Lillian Naftel Early mornings on Ilse Ackerman and Peter Dula’s 56-acre farm in Linville, Virginia, are anything but quiet.  Birdsong fills the air as the […]

Since the 1970s, populations of Virginia’s native grassland birds have experienced dramatic declines. Species that once filled open fields with their songs are becoming increasingly […]

Throughout the Shenandoah Valley, conservation is taking place everywhere and on every scale. Couples restore vernal pools on a few acres, so salamanders have a safe place […]

At conservation’s core is the understanding that collaboration, education, and restoration are central to our work, ensuring that our resources are not depleted for future generations while […]

When your roots run deep in the Valley, preserving the outdoor spaces you love for  generations to come means everything. Steuart Thomas has served as […]

It’s peak spooky season and we are busting bat myths! While they may be featured as scary decorations or Dracula’s alter ego this time of […]

VCC Welcomes Adam Schellhammer as Executive Director VCC is thrilled to announce our new Executive Director, Adam Schellhammer. Adam brings with him the regional conservation […]

Hazard Mill Farms, located in Bentonville in Warren County, VA is situated on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Bordering the George Washington National […]