2024 Reflections

2024 Reflections

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for a truly remarkable year. At Virginia Working Landscapes, our team has been reflecting on the milestones we’ve achieved together—thanks to the incredible support of our partners, community members, and donors like you.  This video captures some of the highlights that made this year so impactful. We hope it brings […]

Emerging Scientist Lecture | Grassland Bird Conservation: Applying Research to Develop Practical Solutions

Emerging Scientist Lecture | Grassland Bird Conservation: Applying Research to Develop Practical Solutions

Virginia Working Landscapes’ Graduate Research Fellow Bernadette Rigley shared preliminary findings from her research on the behavioral ecology and conservation of grassland birds. Bernadette, a PhD candidate at George Mason University and VWL Graduate Research Fellow, is studying the seasonal behaviors of grassland birds—including how they live, breed, and migrate—and how these behaviors are shaped by land management practices. Her research […]