VA Piedmont Quail Forever

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!

04/21/2026

The Virginia Quail Forever license plate is now on pre-order!!! Your $25 purchase will help us further the mission to create and protect critical habitat and educate and engage the next generation.🥰

Virginia Quail Forever Specialty License Plate!By purchasing this plate, you are directly supporting upland habitat restoration in the commonwealth. $15 of each license plate goes directly back to local Virginia based conservation projects!View the Quail Forever Virginia License Plate design hereSub...

04/14/2026

https://mailchi.mp/c75e175d3940/heres-the-link-you-need-for-tonights-monthly-meetingBe sure to log on and join us for our monthly meeting tonight at 6.30p. We are discussing the ongoing habitat work at Oakley Forest WMA, the unfortunate loss of all QF Farm Bill biologists in VA, our upcoming events and proposed banquet date/location!

04/09/2026

https://mailchi.mp/6420e3ddb4e2/we-are-saving-you-a-seat We'll save you a seat! Join us tonight at Pro Re Nata in Crozet for the chapter social. Be sure to bring your four-legged best friend and enjoy the gorgeous weather with us.