VWL Resources
These simple guides and quick-reference resources are great if you’re just getting started, or want to learn more about creating wildlife habitat, controlling invasive species, or promote native biodiversity.
Bird Resources
VWL Resources
- Nest-Box Guide for Virginia’s Cavity-Nesting Birds
- Raise the Blade
- Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Grassland Birds
- Grass and Shrubland Birds of Virginia
- Bringing Back the Butcher Bird: Loggerhead Shrike Recovery Program
- Tips for Winterizing Your Yard for Wildlife
- Field Management Guidelines for Grassland & Shrubland Birds
- 2020 TEDx Talk | “Bringing Back the Birds” by Dr. Amy Johnson
Partner Resources
Plant Resources
VWL Resources
- Meadow Restoration: Where to Begin
- Suggested Species List for Meadow Plantings, Northern Virginia
- Grassland Goldenrods in Virginia: Identification Guide
- Thistles in Virginia: Identification Guide
- Grassland Plants of Virginia
- Live Staking Guide
- 2022 TEDx Talk | “A Wilder Way: How Plants Can Guide Our Future” by Charlotte Lorick
Partner Resources
Pollinator Resources
Partner Resources
Technical & Financial Assistance
Additional VWL Resources
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