VLMuseum Courses

The Great Dismal Swamp: A Refuge for People and Underground Railroad Site - Naturally Speaking June 2024

Explore the Great Dismal Swamp's role as a refuge, Underground Railroad site, and spiritual sanctuary with Eric 'Mubita' Sheppard's insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gardening like an Ecologist - Understanding Plant Biology for Native Landscapes

Discover ecological gardening techniques to create biodiverse landscapes using native plants. Learn plant adaptations, soil interactions, and relationships with wildlife for a thriving ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Naturally Speaking - Planktic Foraminifera and Climate Change

Explore planktic foraminifera's evolution and global distribution over 23 million years, revealing insights into ancient climates and fossil dating reliability.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Threats to Native Bird Populations and Conservation Action

Explore threats to Virginia's birds and learn practical conservation actions for your yard, including addressing window collisions, cats, and habitat loss.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lighting Matters: An Introduction to Light Pollution and Night Sky Conservation

Explore light pollution's impact and learn strategies for night sky conservation with expert Laura Greenleaf.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adaptive Feeding Behavior in Bottlenose Dolphins - Naturally Speaking 2023

Explore adaptive feeding behaviors of bottlenose dolphins, including the newly discovered "shipside feeding" technique in Charleston Harbor.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video