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Virginia

Working Together to Expand Native Habitat

Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in Virginia and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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Virginia conservation Network

VCN is a facilitator of strategic action, a resource for Network Partners statewide, and a constant conservation presence in Virginia’s Capitol. The organization and its staff focus on strengthening the conservation community as a whole and winning environmental victories that benefit all Virginians.

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Virginia Native Plants

Virginia boasts a rich variety of native plants, flourishing across its diverse landscapes that span from coastal beaches to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Among these, Virginia wildflowers stand out for their vibrant colors and eco-friendly contributions to home gardens.

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The Ultimate Virginia Gardening Guide

In this Virginia gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this Virginia gardening guide is for you.

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Garden Donations in Virginia

For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. 

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Broadway East Community Pollinator Garden in Baltimore, Maryland
On June 3, 2023 The 6th Branch, Broadway East Community Association, National Wildlife Federation and Garden for Wildlif...

About the Affiliate Program

State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.

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Additional Resources

Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live. 

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EcoSchools U.S.

This program from the National Wildlife Federation offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. 

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Virginia Native Plant Society

The Virginia Native Plant Society is a nonprofit organization of individuals who share an interest in Virginia’s native plants and habitats. The Society and its chapters seek to further the appreciation and conservation of this priceless heritage.

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Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

The mission of the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia is to promote horticultural volunteerism and community improvement through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, by fostering communication, education and fellowship among those involved in the Arlington/Alexandria Extension Master Gardeners Program and supporting and promoting the program and its volunteer educational activities.

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