OUR MISSION
Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) is a program of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute that promotes the conservation of native biodiversity and sustainable land management through research, education and community engagement.

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Leading with science to inform conservation action and promote sustainable land management
VWL by the Numbers
Since 2010
304
Citizen Scientists Trained
82985
Acres in VWL Survey Network
1065
Species Documented
12041
Volunteer Hours
WHERE WE WORK
Learn more about our extensive research network.
Webinar Recordings
2022 TEDx Talk | “A Wilder Way: How Plants Can Guide Our Future” by Charlotte Lorick
2022 Webinar | Conserving Endangered Plants with Scientific Collections
2022 Webinar | Plight of the Pollinator: Conservation Threats and the Natural History of Virginia’s Native Bees
SUPPORT VWL
VWL is supported 100% by grants and donations and our work is made possible by the generous contributions from our community.
The Smithsonian Institution is a 501(c)(3). All contributions are tax-deductible.
GET IN TOUCH
Virginia Working Landscapes
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
1500 Remount Road, MRC 5537
Front Royal, Virginia 22630
SCBIVWL@si.edu
540-635-0035
