Black bears nicknamed Double Blue and Double Lavender were recently released by staff of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Black bears are native to the commonwealth and are the most common bear ...

Some homes date to the 1600s; others are far more recent. Ancient trees, modern conservation techniques, and acres of flowers ...

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced plans to remove synthetic dyes from the US food supply, marking ...

Examples of spring ephemerals include trout lilies, Virginia bluebells, trilliums, bloodroot, foamflowers, mayapples, and ...

Virginia. The berries are an important food source for many bird species, especially in the colder months when there is less ...

Removing native wildflowers from their natural habitats can kill these delicate plants and damage ecosystems that took years ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

As dreary winter weather loses its grip and spring makes its appearance, these are the birds you're likely to see (and hear) ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the ...

Azure bluet (Houstonia caerulea) — Small, pale-blue flower with yellow center and rosette leaves ... Thrives in moist, rocky soil and prefers part-shade to shade. Attracts birds. Grows 1-2 feet tall.