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Botany (Plants)
Key to Leaves of Virginia Trees
interactive ID guide based on leaves
What Tree is That?
interactive ID guide to trees of eastern and western U.S.
Entomology (Insects)
BugGuide.Net
photos, ID requests, forums
Insects.org
photos, cultural entomology, links
Geology (Rocks and Minerals)
Geology of Virginia
maps and diagrams, geologic history
Herpetology (Reptiles and Amphibians)
Virginia Herpetological Society
photos, ID guides, distribution maps, calls for frogs and toads (anurans), screen saver, herp quiz
FrogWatch USA
amphibian monitoring program, frog watching tips
Ornithology (Birds)
All About Birds
Cornell Lab of Ornithology online bird guide (photos, songs, distribution maps, cool facts), conservation, feeding wild birds, guides to binoculars and spotting scopes
Virginia Society of Ornithology
list of Virginia birds, Christmas bird count records, field trip information
The Virtual Birder
photos, birding hotspots, rare bird alerts
What Bird
interactive ID guide, bird songs
General Natural History
Virginia Master Naturalist Program
volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources
Nature Camp is a partner in the Central Blue Ridge and Rockbridge Chapters of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Virginia Museum of Natural History
natural history questions answered
Geography of Virginia
natural setting, places, people
eNature
online field guides to amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, trees, wildflowers and more
Backyard Nature
plants, animals, fungi and more from naturalist Jim Conrad
Journey North
citizen science project exploring wildlife migration and seasonal change
Cave Biota
video clips of cave animals and interviews with scientists about cave conservation (broadband connection recommended)
Earth Portal
Encyclopedia of Earth containing scholarly articles written by scientists, forum for discussion, news about current environmental issues
Government Agencies and Conservation Organizations
Virginia Natural Heritage Program
information about Virginia’s rare plants, animals and natural communities
Virginia Department of Forestry
information about Virginia’s native trees
Virginia Native Plant Society
wildflowers of the year, invasive alien plants
