Kicking Off Our Racial Equity Learning Series
Our Racial Equity Learning Series allows VCN Partners to broaden their knowledge on their racial equity and diversion, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) journey.
Staff Sightsee Southside Virginia
Every year, Virginia Conservation Network staff visit a new region of Virginia for a staff retreat. This year, VCN staff headed to Southside to visit Danville, South Hill, and La Crosse.
Recap: Over 250 Advocates Joined Us on Conservation Lobby Day
This was our largest Conservation Lobby Day yet! Over 250 environmental advocates, across more than 100 meetings with state legislators, urged their representatives to support strong conservation policies.
Our 4 favorite moments from VCN’s Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat
VCN Partner organizations joined our Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat at Pocahontas State Park to unplug, recharge, and spend a few days enjoying the outdoors.
Welcome 2023 Fall Fellows!
VCN has welcomed three new fellows – Anjel Iriaghomo, Victoria Jenkins and Katherine Hewes – into the Environmental Advocacy Fellowship for fall 2023. The three fellows will be working on various projects that include but are not limited to: creating an Environmental Glossary, writing blog posts, and expanding VCN's awareness with video production.
Meet Our Two New Board Members
The VCN Board plays an important role in the conservation community, and this fall our Network elected two new members to the Board of Directors.
Honoring retiring environmental champions and the rising generation filling their shoes
Virginia Conservation Network presented six awards at the first annual Conservation Awards at their annual Meeting & Partner Retreat to recognize influential environmental advocacy professionals working in Virginia’s partnership of 160+ organizations.
Environmental Advocacy Fellowship Program Returns!
Our Environmental Advocacy Fellows are working with VCN over the summer, gaining invaluable experience by immersing themselves in two summer-long projects in the field of conservation outreach.
VCN’s Conservation Tour of Shenandoah County
Every year, Virginia Conservation Network staff visit a new region of Virginia for a staff retreat. This year, VCN staff headed to Shenandoah County to take in the beautiful views and meet with local Partners.