Shenandoah Rail Trail Survey…yes, again!
We, once again, need to show strong, unified community support for the 49-mile Shenandoah Rail-to-Trail from Broadway to Front Royal. We all need to chime in one more time that yes, we want this trail.
2025 Annual Report
If 2025 was a test, it was also a proof of concept. Our deep-rooted relationships kept vital projects moving in creative ways. When funding was at its most uncertain last spring, community members like you stepped up to ensure we didn’t miss a beat.
Soup’s On…and the winner is…
Our 2025 holiday open house at our office in New Market was a blast! But which staff or board member won the soup contest??
URGENT: Surprise proposal threatens Shenandoah Rail Trail
This week, a surprise move from the state has put our entire five-year effort in jeopardy. Community members need to take action this weekend to stop a proposal that threatens to wipe out the vision of the Shenandoah Rail Trail as a 49-mile contiguous destination trail.
What’s Inside A Data Center?
What’s Inside A Data Center?
Soup’s On—Holiday Open House 2025
Stop by our new office in New Market to talk conservation in the Valley and vote for your favorite staff-made soup
2026 General Assembly Preview Watch Party
Join conservation advocates in the Valley to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2025 General Assembly.
Announcing our 2025 Valley Treasures — Dee Dee Sellers & Tim Murray
Tim and Dee Dee have worked tirelessly over the past 20 years to maintain the agricultural landscape of Mauzy, a small community in Rockingham County with rich history and scenic beauty.
Our North Star – Juanita Burtner
In honoring Juanita Burtner, we recognize not only a dedicated conservationist and advocate but also a beloved community member whose simple, daily acts of kindness made the Valley a more beautiful place.
I-81: Decades later, same solutions apply
VODT is looking at the next round of projects on Interstate 81, but it is premature since the last round is not yet complete.