Nurseries in Virginia and surrounding states have observed an uptick in vascular streak dieback on redbud (pictured), maple and dogwood. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and ...

MONTEREY — There's still time to enjoy Virginia’s sweetest event of the year. Now, in its 64th year, the Highland County Maple Festival is happening this weekend on March 16-17. Highland County is ...

If you are like me, you look forward to each year’s maple syrup crop. After tasting the real thing, the artificially flavored and colored substance that passes for syrup in most grocery stores is a ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Despite the cold temperatures, dozens came out to celebrate the start of the maple syrup tapping season Saturday. The inaugural Maple Tapping Ceremony, sponsored by the West ...

POWHATAN, Va. (WRIC) — Love being immersed in nature and want to learn more about it? The perfect event for you is coming to Powhatan State Park. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) ...

BROOKS, W.Va. — Who doesn’t love a stack of pancakes smothered in pure maple syrup? Most folks think of Vermont or Maine for the source of the delicious liquid gold, but West Virginia’s maple syrup ...

Forests cover nearly two-thirds of our state. According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, there are 78 species of common native trees of Virginia. These species can be grouped in categories of ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...