News & Announcements

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Managing Public Trees and Spaces for Wildlife

Managing Public Trees and Spaces for WildlifePart of VCE Loudoun Master Gardener's Free Lecture SeriesThursday, May 2, 20247:00-8:00 p.m.Hosted by Loudoun County Public Library

As a nation, we are becoming more and more disconnected from nature, e...

VCE Loudoun Offers Reduced Cost Water Testing for Wells, Cisterns & Springs

Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Virginia Cooperative Extension – Loudoun water testing program, which provides water testing for wells, cisterns or springs at a reduced cost. The number of sample kits available is limited, so reside...

Environmental Commission Honors Environmental Excellence Award Winners

The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its annual Environmental Excellence Awards, which honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and educators for their leadership on environmental issues. The awards were p...

Something to Root for: Building Community Gravel Beds for Tree Cultivation and Education

Virginia Cooperative Extension Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) and VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners are partnering with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) in two community gravel bed projects to foster healthy tree roots and serve as educa...

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Perfect Performance for Native Plants

Native plants are sometimes seen as "messy" and "wild" which can dissuade gardeners from adding more native plants to their garden. Utilizing just a pair of pruners, Chelsea Ruiz will teach you how horticulturalists garden in public an...

Loudoun Farmers Eligible for Federal Emergency Drought Aid

Loudoun County farmers are eligible to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) due to drought conditions during this year’s growing season. 

The USDA has declared Loudoun and six other Virgin...