VA Piedmont Quail Forever

10/02/2026

https://mailchi.mp/620fa83077ea/vapqf-folding VAPQF is folding into CVAQF for the time being. The chapter will be taking this time to build membership to meet charter requirements and be sure we are able to adequately service conservation projects.

05/25/2026

God bless America 🇺🇸 and the men and women who sacrifice to protect our freedoms❤️🙏🏻

05/19/2026

Help fight back against destructive, invasives- lantern flies and tree of heaven.😖

They're baaaack! 🪰 👀 Have you seen spotted lanternfly nymphs in your area? They begin hatching in April.

These invasive insects feed on more than 70 plant species, so check around your yard. If you find any, squash, stomp and smash on sight. 🥾

Another important measure is to remove any invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on your property. See the comments for resources on tree of heaven ID and treatment methods.

05/04/2026

Great event coming up with central Va chapter

05/02/2026

We are at the Orvis in Charlottesville celebrating their grand reopening. Come join us. We are raffling off an ooni frya pizza oven. Guest appearance by Chewie. Raffle tickets $10 each.

05/01/2026

As you get out in your yard, take a few moments to identify and eradicate these landscape bullies.

A few of the many common invasive plants to be on the lookout for in the US

An invasive plant is one that is both non-native AND causes environmental or ecological harm. Not all non-native plants are invasive, but all invasive plants are non-native.

All of these species are officially classified as invasive in at least parts of the United States, and should not be planted intentionally

❌ Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
❌ English ivy (Hedera helix)
❌ Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
❌ Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
❌ Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica)
❌ Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana)
❌ Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
❌ Multiflora rose (Bambusa vulgaris)
❌ Red barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
❌ Kudzu (Pueraria montana)
❌ Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum)
❌ Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)

04/28/2026

https://mailchi.mp/2862add5122a/we-cant-wait-to-see-ya-this-saturday We are excited to celebrate the re-opening of Orvis Charlottesville. Join us for a full day of great gear, insider tips and tricks from Orvis Pro Staff and more. The weather looks great so be sure to bring your pup to say hello!

04/21/2026

https://mailchi.mp/4a6d0bfe818b/april-meeting-minutes-are-here-see-how-the-chapter-is-working-for-you If you missed the April meeting, no worries you can catch the recap!