Beginning in 2027, when you visit a nearby nursery or garden store, you won’t have to guess about whether the plants you see are invasive species. They will be labeled, putting decisions about your garden and lawn in your hands. 39 Invasive Plants That Must […]
Al Van Huyck, the recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Loudoun County Environmental Commission, sent a letter to the letter, published in Loudoun Now, expressing concern about the Board of Supervisor’s decision to suspend the zoning enforcement lawsuit in the Mountain Overlay […]
Last week, Peter Weeks, President of Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains sent a letter to the Chair Randal and the entire Loudoun County Board of Supervisors expressing strong concern about the decision to temporarily suspend filing a lawsuit regarding an apparent zoning ordinance in […]
At its April 15 business meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors agreed to temporarily suspend filing a lawsuit regarding an apparent zoning violation in the Mountain Overlay District (MOD). The issue was introduced by Supervisor Kershner seeking a delay in filing a lawsuit regarding […]
On March 24, Governor Youngkin signed House Bill 1941/Senate Bill 1166 into law. It will become effective on January 1, 2027. As a result, 39 of the most significant invasive plants will now be labeled at their point of sale in plant nurseries in Virginia. […]
On Tuesday April 14 the Loudoun County Environmental Commission announced its annual Environmental Excellence Awards given to organizations and individuals for their leadership on environmental and conservation issues within Loudoun. The 2025 winners include Al Van Huyck, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award after 50 years […]
Del. Geary Higgins (R-30) arranged for Governor Gov. Glenn Youngkin to tour the historic 1,240-acre Oak Hill property last week with local leaders, the Conservation Fund and owners Tom and Gayle DeLashmutt, whose family has owned the estate for 70 years. The Conservation Fund is […]
Join Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Land Trust of Virginia, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Blue Ridge PRISM and a dozen other environmental / conservation organizations at the grand opening of Seven Bends Nursery on Saturday, April 12th 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Nursery is […]