Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice

The Land Trust Accreditation Program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of its accreditation. A public comment period is now open. 

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. Accreditation is important to the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust because it represents a mark of excellence in our field that landowners and partners can count on when working with us. 

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Northern Virginia Conservation Trust complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices. 

To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments, 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  

 Sheehy Subaru of Fredericksburg Donates $20,000 

We are thrilled to announce that Sheehy Subaru of Fredericksburg  has once again generously donated $20,000 to NVCT through the Subaru Share the Love® Event. 

Over the last 16 years, through its Share the Love® Event, Subaru and its participating retailers have donated more than $285 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national charities and over 2,100 hometown charities. 

The most recent campaign ran from November 2023 through January 2024. Subaru of America donated $250 and Sheehy Subaru of Fredericksburg donated $50 for every car sold during this time, and an additional $5 for every Subaru that had routine maintenance during the event. 

To date, the Share the Love Event has raised $40,000 in support of our conservation efforts and we are thrilled to report that Sheehy has selected NVCT to be their hometown charity partner for the third year in a row. 

So if you are in the market for some new wheels, check out our friends at Sheehy Subaru of Fredericksburg whose commitment will help preserve our region's natural beauty for generations to come. 

NVCT STORY

Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Nearby Nature Photo Contest

We are thrilled to announce the winners of NVCT’s annual Saving Nearby Nature Photo Contest. Thank you to all the talented local photographers who submitted their work, showcasing the diverse beauty of the outdoors. We are proud to celebrate this year's winners!

NVCT STORY

Loving Nearby Nature: Memories Woven Into the Outdoors

A story of a connection with nature, forged by family and preserved by memory, by NVCT Communications Intern, Isabella Holmes.

With a fearless father who loves mountain biking and a strong mother with an affinity for waterfalls, many of the major events and celebrations of my childhood were marked by a hike...

UPCOMING EVENT

Fall Kayak Clean Up at Hunting Creek

Join us for our annual fall kayak clean up! Hop in a kayak and paddle along the shoreline of Hunting Creek to help us pick up trash.

This creek is a tributary to the Potomac, so keeping it clean is critical to protect our waters and their inhabitants. RSVP soon, because spots fill up fast!

Saturday, September 7th

10am - 1pm

Hunting Creek

UPCOMING EVENT

Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve

Join us for our Fall Festival at Leopold's preserve! This event will bring together partners in conservation from the region to celebrate our efforts and educate the community on what we do. Come out to enjoy the preserve and learn about its conservation!

September 21st

11am - 3pm

16290 Thoroughfare Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137