May 2022
Newsletter
An Evening At River Farm: Celebrating Conservation Heroes

Our An Evening At River Farm gala celebrating conservation successes and the local heroes is next Friday, on June 3, 2022, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Register now and experience River Farm, the historic property our first president George Washington once owned with friendly faces, fantastic music, and delicious food and drink. Learn its history, celebrate land conservation, and help us acknowledge environmental champions with those who value Northern Virginia's natural, cultural, and historical legacy.

Register below!
NVCT's Invasive Plant Watch: A Case of Mistaken Identity, Red Mulberry or White Mulberry?

Red mulberry or white? Which is native or invasive, and how do we tell the difference? This NVCT Invasive Plant Watch will help you point them out and tell you which you shouldn't plant in Northern Virginia.
Conservationists Conversations with Julia Gasink

We sat down with Julia Gasink, a University of Mary Washington senior majoring in Biology and a certificate in Geographic Information Science, to discuss her experience as an NVCT team member through her Virginia Conservation Fellowship.

Read below and learn about this bright young woman and how this unique opportunity has impacted her outlook.
Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4, at a Virginia State Park

The first Saturday of June marks National Trails Day, recognizing all the incredible benefits federal, state, and local trails provide for recreation and exposure to outdoor life.

Canoeing, birdwatching, hiking, biking, and more; trails provide access to much of what nature has to offer. Click the button below and find National Trails Day activities at your local park.
NVCT Led Group Talks Land and Water Protection With Congresswoman Spanberger and Others in VA's House and Senate Delegation

NVCT led a group of land conservation partners on a day-long Capitol Hill trip to meet Virginia's House and Senate Delegation earlier this month. We discussed Farm Bill programs, several conservation funding initiatives, and the need for Congress to pass legislation that would curb fraudulent conservation easement transactions we see in other parts of the country. Both Democrats and Republicans alike are huge supporters of Virginia's outdoors, and we have an incredible opportunity to bring people together around this one agreeable issue. 

NVCT will be working closely with the congressional delegation in the months ahead to bring more resources and more support to the rivers, forests, and natural lands of the Commonwealth.

A special thank you to Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, who took time out of her busy day to meet with us and learn more about how land trusts keep local farms and forests vibrant and strong.
Make A Difference
It is more important than ever to continue safeguarding the special places we hold dear. Please stand with us and make a gift today. Your tax-deductible donation will help NVCT protect the lands, waters, and scenic beauty of Northern Virginia for all time.
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been working to protect the lands, waters, and scenic beauty of Northern Virginia for over 25 years.