Happenings Around the Blue Ridge
25Feb 16, 2023
Planning Commission Unanimously Votes to Consider Stronger Zoning Protections for the Mountains During the February 9th work session, the Loudoun County Planning Commission devoted approximately an hour and a half to a discussion of the protections against overdevelopment in the Blue Ridge Mountains contained in the […]
26Feb 2, 2023
Friends President addresses Planning Commission The Loudoun County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft zoning ordinance on January 24, 2023. Peter Weeks, President of Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains spoke on behalf of Friends to raise a number of concerns about the inadequate protections against overdevelopment […]
27Nov 3, 2022
Join Liz Dennison, President, and Founder of Secret Garden Birds and Bees, to follow the region’s four resident owls from winter through fall. Secret Garden Birds and Bees is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working with wildlife rehabilitators, falconers, naturalists, biologists, and beekeepers to help preserve and protect […]
28Oct 13, 2022
Walk4Mountains is a group focused on providing support for those affected by breast cancer in Northern Virginia. Join the walk for either the 5 or the 10-mile loop or just enjoy the day long party. Activities begin with the Opening Ceremony at 10 am, at […]
29Sep 29, 2022
October 1 — Work Day at JK Black Oak: Plant Rescue — 9:00 am – Noon The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is sponsoring a workday at the JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a beautiful 87-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts. The habitat restoration project for […]
30Sep 15, 2022
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains testifies at Planning Commission Public Hearing on the Draft Zoning Ordinance Peter Weeks, President of Friends, testified at the August 30th Planning Commission Public Hearing on the Draft Loudoun County Zoning ordinance. Peter testified about the importance of having […]
31Aug 25, 2022
August 1 to September 30 – Application — Future Harvest Beginner Farmer Training Program Future Harvest’s Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) offers a 12-month immersive training experience that combines a comprehensive classroom curriculum with hands-on learning at some of the region’s leading sustainable farms. Applications […]
32Aug 11, 2022
Update – MDOD Zoning Regulations The public comment period for Loudoun County’s new Zoning Ordinance – including section 4.04—The Mountain Development Overlay District (MDOD) — ended July 18th. The County received more than 3,000 public comments. As of this morning (Thursday 8/11/2022) the County planning […]