VIRGINIA
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Technical Assistance Program: Provides landowners with adequate information to properly manage their lands for wildlife. An informal program.
Eligibility: All citizens.
Limitations: None.
Resources: Written materials; technical assistance in completing site inventories and in developing management plans. Limited technical assistance I implementing and monitoring habitat management plans; limited availability of equipment; guidance to obtaining federal financial assistance for wetlands and forestry management; some certification programs.
Contact:
Department of game and Inland Fisheries
4010 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23139
Tel: 804-367-1215
Wildlife Habitat Program: Assists property owners in establishing and enhancing wildlife habitat.
Eligibility: Schools, civic groups, scouts, homeowner associations, corporations, families, individuals.
Limitations: None.
Resources: Written materials; plant discounts from cooperating nurseries; reference list of trained wildlife landscapers; teacher assistance curriculum packet; project certification. There is a mini-grant program available to teachers.
Contact:
Department of game and Inland Fisheries
Wildlife Habitat Program
4010 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230-1104
Tel: 804-367-1215
Natural Areas Program: Identifies and protects Virginia’s biological diversity.
Eligibility: Private citizens, businesses, organizations, local governments.
Limitations: No acreage limitations. Eligible lands are those with rare species, exemplary natural communities, or significant biodiversity. Management agreements are an option.
Resources: Written materials; technical assistance in completing site inventories and in developing, implementing, and monitoring management plans (fees charged, based on time and resources involved); certification programs. Cost share funds may be available for major projects. This program includes monitoring during and after project implementation.
Contact:
Division of Natural Heritage
Department of Conservation and Recreation
217 Coverner Street
3rd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-786-7951
Web site: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/dnh/index.html
Virginia Coverts Program: Provides training in forest and wildlife ecology, biology, and resource management, and supports program graduates in conducting outreach programs in their communities.
Eligibility: Private citizens; representatives of industries, agencies, and organizations who have contact with private landowners.
Limitations: Must be an innovative community leader and early adopter; must provide a minimum of two hours per week in community outreach activities.
Resources: Written materials. Training in completing site inventories; in developing, implementing, and monitoring habitat management plans; and in obtaining available financial assistance.
Contact:
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Science
110 Cheatham Hall
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321
Tel: 703-231-9283
Virginia Native Plant Society
View photos and read profiles of native Virginia wildflowers. Also find an events schedule and membership information.
400 Blandy Farm Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
E-mail: rmoss@richmond.infi.net
Web site: http://www.vnps.org/
American Horticultural Society
7931 E Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308
Tel: 800-777-7931
Fax: 703-765-6032
American Society for Horticultural Science
600 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703-836-4606
Fax: 703-836-2024
Web site: http://www.ashs.org/
Society of American Florists
1601 Duke Street
Alexadria, VA 22314
Tel: 703-836-8700
Virginia Nurserymen's Association
383 Coal Hollow Road
Christiansburg, VA 24073-6721
Tel: 540-382-0943
Fax: 540-382-2716
Nurseries
Antique Orchard Herbary
Rt. 6, Box 734
Abingdon, VA 24210
Tel: 703-628-1463
Bell's Farm Nursery
4038 Harborwood Rd.
Salem, VA 24153
Tel: 703-389-3082
Belle Aire Garden Shoppe, Inc
4119 Brandon Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24018
Tel: 703-774-7444
Blue Ridge Nursery & Garden
3212 Brambleton Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24018
Tel: 703-989-5336
Bobtown Nursery
Specializing in wetland, ornamental, liners and native plants.
16212 Country Club Rd.
Melfa, VA 23410
Tel: 800-201-4714, 757-787-8484
Fax: -8611
E-mail: Bobtown@shore.intercom.net
Web site: http://www.nurseryman.com/searchdata/bobtown-nursery.html
Botanique Nursery
(specializing in carnivorous plants)
Robert Sacilotto and Butch Bailey,
387 Pitcher Plant Lane
Stanardsville, VA 2297
E-mail: kbailey@mail.rlc.net
Web site: http://www.pitcherplant.com
Boutique
Rt. 1, Box 183
Standardsville, VA 22973
Tel: 804-985-3060
Daffodil Mart
Route 3, Box 794
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
Tel: 804-693-3966
Common Camas
Doyle Farm Nursery
158 Norris Road
Round Hill, VA 22141
Tel: 703-338-7238
Everwood Nursery
Round Hill, VA 22141
Tel: 703-338-4227
Florahome Gardens & Nursery
P.O. Box 8, 5393 Studley Rd.
Studley, VA 23162
Tel: 804-746-1894
Holley's Hobbies
Rt. Box 270A
Warrenton, VA 22186
Tel: 703-347-7663
Keatocin Perennials
Rt. 3, Box 58
Leesburg, VA 22075
Tel: 703-777-1787
Lazy S’s Farm Nursery
2360 Spotswood Trail
Barboursville, VA 22923
Tel: 540-832-2234
Fax: 540-832-0869
E-mail: webmaster@lazyssfarm.com
Meadowview Biological Research Station
nonprofit
Phil Sheridan
8390 Fredericksburg Turnpike
Woodford, VA 22580
Tel: 804-633-4336
E-mail: meadowview@pitcherplant.org
(only Drosera and Sarracenia)
Mid-Atlantic Wildflowers
Star Route, Box 226
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Tel: 804-642-4602
Pinelands Nursery
Don Knesick, 323 Island Road
Columbus, NJ 08022
Tel: 609-291-9486
Fax: 609-298-8939
Tel: 609-291-9486
Tel: 800-667-2729
Fax: 609-298-8939
E-mail: sales@pinelandsnursery.com
Web site: http://www.pinelandsnursery.com/
Round Hill Garden
Box 196
Round Hill, VA 20142
Tel: 540-338-7298
Sassafras Farm
7029 Bray Rd.
Hayes, VA 23072
Tel: 804-642-0923
Swell Nursery
505 Baldwin Rd
Richmond, VA 23229
Tel: 804-288-7873
Townside Gardens
Rt 1 Box 245A
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Tel: 540-271-2777
Virginia Natives
P.O. Box D
Hume, VA 22639
Tel/Fax: 540-364-1665
(herbaceous only)
Virginia Wilde Farms
Rt. 2, Box 1512
Hanover, VA 23069
Tel: 804-643-0021
Waterways Nursery
Nursery located in Loudoun County, Virginia specializes in aquatic plants and native perennials. Browse a catalog with some photos.
13015 Milltown Rd
Lovettsville, VA 22080
Tel: 540-822-5994
E-mail: wwnursery@aol.com
Web site: http://members.aol.com/wwnursery/
Windy HIll Plant Farm
40413 John Mosby Highway
Aldie, VA 20105
Tel: 703-327-4211
E-mail: windyhill@windyhill.net
Web site: http://www.windyhill.net/
Zephyr Gardens
Small nursery in Amherst County, Virgina specializes in native shrubs, trees, and perennials. Browse a list of available wildflowers.
The Old Store
2816 Lowesville Road
Lowesville, Virginia
Tel: 804-277-8222
E-mail: nativeplants@mindspring.com
Web site: http://www.zephyr.pleasevisit.com/
Forest and Conservation Nurseries
Augusta Forestry Center
Virginia Dept. of Forestry
P.0. Box 160
Crimora, VA 24431
Tel: 703-363-7000
Fax: 703-363-5055
BobTown Nursery
16212 Country Club Road
Melfa, VA 23410
Tel: 804-787-8484
Fax: 804-787-8611
Garland Gray Forestry Center
Virginia Dept. of Forestry
19127 Sandy Hill Rd.
Courtland, VA 23837
Tel: 804-834-2855
Fax: 804-834-3141
New Kent Forestry Center
11301 Pocahontas Trail
Providence Forge, VA 23140
Tel: 804-966-2201
Fax: 804-966-9801
Pinelands Nursery
8877 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
Tel: 757-566-3620
Fax: 757-566-3625
International Paper
Virginia Supertee Nursery
18229 Eppes Drive
Capron, VA 23829-0129
Tel: 877-833-4759
Fax: 804-658-4399
E-mail: doyle.webber@ipaper.com
Lawn Care and Maintenance
Green Grass Cutters
4125 Berritt Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: 703-346-4341
Jennings B. Wilson
E-mail: info@greengrasscutters.com
Web site: http://www.greengrasscutters.org
