Join Virginia Working Landscapes as an agroecologist! This new position will help develop an agroecology research portfolio within the program. It is an opportunity to work alongside researchers, farmers, landowners and conservation partners to investigate how agricultural practices can support biodiversity, strengthen ecosystem function and build more resilient working lands. The successful candidate will lead collaborative, field-based research, develop new […]
Earlier this year, Amy Johnson took on a new role as head of the Center for Working Lands and Seascapes within Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. The center oversees Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) and several other working lands programs. As Johnson has stepped into this broader leadership role, VWL is evolving its leadership structure to ensure the program […]
September was filled with events! Our team had a blast sharing our conservation efforts throughout the region. This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! New Resource We are thrilled to share a new resource highlighting Virginia’s vernal pool ecosystems!Vernal pools are temporary freshwater […]
August marks the end of summer field season! We soaked up those final days with field work and nature time. This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! VWL on Air VWL researchers are taking conservation to the airwaves! WMRA recently featured Allison Huysman’s […]
Written and photographed by Nick Garnhart As a field technician and scientific illustrator with Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL), a program of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), I’ve always had a desire to contribute to conservation. I’ve collaborated with an amazing research and communications team in my current role. Whether out in the field conducting biodiversity research, studying […]
Despite the heat, our team spent July outside on site visits and meadow walks with partners as well as conducting our research! This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! VWL Barn Owl Research This season, VWL Research Fellow Allison Huysman led our barn […]
June was full of field work! Our team was out nearly every day conducting our Grassland Biodiversity Surveys or working on Research Projects! This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! REU Students Join VWL We are excited to welcome two Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) […]
Field season is in full swing and we are enjoying the warm weather and wildlife that come with it! This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! New VWL Short Film We are thrilled to share a new short film about VWL partner research! “In Plain […]
In April we welcomed new interns, started field season, and participated in many conservation events! This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! New Resource! We are thrilled to share a new resource highlighting ways people can support wildlife at home. Artificial light at night (ALAN) […]
March was filled with site visits, events, and early signs of spring! This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! Following Flight Paths: Tracking Grassland Birds A story recently published on the National Zoo’s website featured VWL research. Click here to step into the field with […]