Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT)

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) Founded in 1994, We are a 501(c)(3) regional land trust accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

We help protect natural and working lands, waters, and special places.

🌞Improving your surroundings can be rewarding, but what if you could also earn a prize for green actions that help every...
09/09/2026

🌞Improving your surroundings can be rewarding, but what if you could also earn a prize for green actions that help everyone?

All will be revealed at this season’s installment of the Nearby Nature Network! Fairfax County’s Sustain Fairfax Team will present their platform, which offers easy ways to live more sustainably while earning rewards.

‼️You must RSVP in order to receive the Zoom link to attend this lunch-and-learn session.
RSVP: https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/gJ7pU1U1lU1xW2K0qoL3rh

Meet the sponsors of this year’s ! Co-hosted by the White House Farm Foundation, this event takes place at Leopold's ...
09/02/2026

Meet the sponsors of this year’s ! Co-hosted by the White House Farm Foundation, this event takes place at Leopold's Preserve and features fun activities such as guided hikes, food and drink, and local vendors in an accessible, scenic area home to wildlife and natural beauty.

This event wouldn't be possible without our local sponsors, who will be tabling or selling goods at this year's Fall Fest! Thank you for giving back to the community and joining us for a fun-filled event.

There is still time to join the lineup! Sponsors receive promotion before and during the event and get to be part of a community-wide outdoor event!
To learn more, visit: https://www.nvct.org/sponsorship

Tour one of the oldest homes in Fairfax County, Oak Hill, on Friday, September 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Oak Hill is a histor...
08/29/2026

Tour one of the oldest homes in Fairfax County, Oak Hill, on Friday, September 25, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Oak Hill is a historic home located in Fairfax County, protected by NVCT!

Come explore this property's rich history. Hear stories from historians and experts about the home, architectural features, and people who once lived there! NVCT staff will also provide guided walks through the property's gardens, featuring historic boxwood trees and other notable landscape elements.

This Open House is made possible through our partnership with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Park Foundation.

For more information about Oak Hill and this year's open house, please visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/oak-hill

Join us for our annual Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve this September!Co-hosted with White House Farm Foundation, th...
08/19/2026

Join us for our annual Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve this September!

Co-hosted with White House Farm Foundation, this annual festival features outdoor activities, local vendors, and raffles throughout the day. You can also expect guided hikes, local eats, and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy!

Parking is free but limited! We encourage carpooling.

🗣️ Attention Landowners!These funding opportunities for open space protection in Stafford and Prince William counties ar...
08/11/2026

🗣️ Attention Landowners!

These funding opportunities for open space protection in Stafford and Prince William counties are available to you! The PDR program helps you sustain your land while benefiting the surrounding landscapes. All while getting paid!

NVCT is now accepting applications for our ! This fellowship is open to students and young professionals interested i...
08/10/2026

NVCT is now accepting applications for our ! This fellowship is open to students and young professionals interested in connecting others with conservation.

This is an opportunity to use your creativity to connect Northern Virginians with conservation. Land protection and restoration of protected land is our business, but connecting everyone with our work is our passion. Communications helps bridge everyday residents of Northern Virginia with the beauty and benefits of nearby nature.

To apply visit: www.nvct.org/join-our-team

This August is National Make-A-Will month. As you think about your legacy, please consider including the Northern Virgin...
08/05/2026

This August is National Make-A-Will month. As you think about your legacy, please consider including the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust in your estate plans.

Your gift of any size will protect our forests, rivers, streams, and wildlife habitat for generations to come. It is a simple way to ensure that the landscapes you love continue to thrive long into the future.

To learn more about making a planned gift to NVCT, please visit our website or contact our Director of Philanthropy, Greg Meyer, at [email protected].

Introducing the 2026 Nearby Nature Photo Contest Winners! Swipe through to see what photos our judges selected this year...
07/01/2026

Introducing the 2026 Nearby Nature Photo Contest Winners! Swipe through to see what photos our judges selected this year.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s photography challenge, keeo your eyes peeled for your photo featured in our media! These photos are not only a joy to look through, but they also help showcase the beauty of nearby nature to others.

To see all of the submissions and how our winners are stacked up, visit www.nvct.org/photo-contest-winners

Oak Hill needs our help! President James Monroe's historic 1,200-acre Loudoun County estate could become Virginia's next...
06/24/2026

Oak Hill needs our help! President James Monroe's historic 1,200-acre Loudoun County estate could become Virginia's next state park, but only if we speak now!

The land is protected from development, and funding is already secured; all that's left is for Governor Spanberger to add it back to the state budget. We have the power to urge the Governor to add Oak Hill back into the budget and get this across the finish line.

Join us in this movement to save Oak Hill: https://www.conservationfund.org/our-impact/news-insights/save-oak-hill/

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