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DECEMBER, 2018
NVCT NEWSLETTER
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for our 2019 Conservation Luncheon! On March 21, 2019 we will be hosting our 25th Anniversary Luncheon at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Governor Ralph Northam has been invited as the keynote speaker. It's not too early to secure your seat now. Click here to purchase your ticket. If you're interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, click here.
NEW PROPERTY ANNOUNCEMENT
We're excited to announce our 103rd conservation easement since our founding nearly 25 years ago. A 5.5 acre property in Loudoun County has been conserved by NVCT for all time. The historic land is home to the Old Aldie Rectory built in 1803 and is also located within the Civil War Battlefield of Aldie. Check out our video to hear more about this property and its natural qualities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALDO LEOPOLD READ-A-THON
  • What: Annual Aldo Leopold Read-a-thon
  • Where: Villages of Piedmont Clubhouse, 16080 Market Ridge Blvd., Haymarket, VA
  • When: Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Additional Details: Join us to celebrate Aldo Leopold’s 132nd birthday! Our annual read-a-thon will feature guest speakers to read spoken excerpts from Leopold’s books. The event is free and will honor the legendary conservationist and his work. Feel free to join us in the audience to listen. Please get in touch with us if you’d like to be a guest speaker. We will also have open slots available day-of for volunteer readers from the crowd. RSVP to Emily at ebowman@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093.
NEARBY NATURE SHOWCASE
We hope you can join us on January 25, 2019 at the Reston Art Gallery & Studios where we are hosting our first-ever art gallery showcase of winners from the 2018 photo contest. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. with awards and recognitions at 7:30 p.m. After the art show, a social gathering will take place at the neighboring Lake Anne Brew House. We hope you can join us in celebrating the beauty of Northern Virginia and mingle with other photographers, our contest judges and NVCT staff! RSVP to Emily at ebowman@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093.

If you'd like to see our winning photos from this year, visit our website. To view the full gallery of photo submissions, click here.
LANDOWNER SPOTLIGHT
ANDREA AND CHRIS WINKLE
Today, the Winkles live on a 90-acre farm in Loudoun County, which they have named “Stonehaven.” The property is laden with rocks and stones, but very few people know there is a house on the property because it is tucked away in a small valley. They chose this spot because no matter what happens to properties around them, they would still be able to enjoy the peacefulness of a country setting. Read more.
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MAKE YOUR IMPACT TODAY
It's not too late to make your end-of-year gift. Your gift is an investment in the future of our communities - communities that are under direct threat from development, climate change, pollution, invasive species and shrinking habitat. Your generous contribution will insure that NVCT can continue to protect the lands that expand wildlife corridors, clean our air, purify our water, and improve our everyday lives.