The State Arboretum of Virginia names sassafras the 2020 Tree of the Year. Sassafras is a fast-growing tree that is native to the eastern U.S. and available from local nurseries. Their leaves display striking autumn colors, ranging from yellow to orange to red. And how many trees have three different leaf shapes sometimes on the […]
Happenings: Loudoun Historic Village Alliance Dear Friends, I had the good fortune a year ago to help form an organization called the Loudoun Historic Village Alliance. It was inspired by the Comprehensive Plan for Loudoun County which was being hotly debated at the time. There was a section in the Comprehensive Plan that attempted to […]
Please join our friends at Sustainable Solutions as they host the kickoff party for the American Conservation Film Fest on Sat October 5th at 9pm. Legendary Dj Cerphe will be spinning tunes, there will be local beer from Bavarian Brothers Brewing, local wine, and light fare. Watch the 7:15 showing of “The Biggest Little Farm” […]
Supervisor Tony Buffington recently posted the following update: “Many thanks to my colleagues for supporting my motion to purchase a new 106 acre parcel connecting Franklin Park to Sleeter Lake Park! In addition to the possibility of active recreational opportunities, the park may also serve in a more passive manner such as trails (hiking, mountain […]
A lovely early summer day and the rustic facility at Coolspring, on the Shenandoah River Campus, site of the Cool Spring Battlefield, provided an ideal setting for “BRCA: the Partnership in Motion,” an event convened by the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance (BRCA) on June 20th. After a considerable hiatus while the BRCA Steering Committee revisited foundational principles and […]
Over 30 scouts, their parents, and many volunteers gathered at Sleeter Lake Park Saturday morning to plant 22 trees, a pollinator garden, and remove brush from the Park grounds. Thanks to the volunteers and donors with Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains who made the day a success. Special recognition to Meadows Farms who provided […]
This is a program that Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains advocated for that has been enacted. Please see details below. https://www.loudoun.gov/conservationeasementassistance
Here is the link to the comprehensive plan http://www.loudoun.gov/Loudoun2040 Email comments to the Planning Commission at loudounpc@loudoun.gov