Willowsford Conservancy & Farm

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Willowsford Conservancy & Farm Stewards of 2,600 acres of protected open space. 🌳Farmers of organic veggies đŸ„•& a flock of hens. 🐓 Summer Hours
Thursdays 4pm-7pm
Saturdays 9am-1pm

Willowsford Farm Stand will be open starting Thursday, May 18th!

10/13/2026

The chickens got a little treat to get into the Halloween spirit!

We placed a carved pumpkin in the coop and let the girls investigate. Between the pecking, exploring, and snacking, that pumpkin kept them busy and entertained!

Who knew a pumpkin could be so much fun?

There’s a lot to look forward to around Willowsford this October!From seasonal favorites to weekends at the Farm Stand, ...
10/13/2026

There’s a lot to look forward to around Willowsford this October!

From seasonal favorites to weekends at the Farm Stand, there are plenty of chances to get out, see some familiar faces, and enjoy everything this time of year brings to the community.

Consider this your October cheat sheet! Swipe through for the dates to know, and save this one for later!

What a way to kick off October! đŸ·đŸ€Thank you, Willowsford, for such an incredible W**e Down!It was such a special evening...
10/13/2026

What a way to kick off October! đŸ·đŸ€

Thank you, Willowsford, for such an incredible W**e Down!

It was such a special evening at the Farm Stand, bringing together neighbors, local wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries, food trucks, families and businesses from across the community.

We were so grateful to partner with Willowsford Conservancy & Farm on this year’s W**e Down for a Cause. Between ticket sales, the Silent Auction, donations, raffle support and other event contributions, W**e Down raised $8,895 to support Willowsford Farm’s food-access partnership with Dulles South Food Pantry.

And the impact didn’t stop there. Following the event, an anonymous $5,000 donation was made in support of the cause, bringing the total raised to $13,895.

A huge thank you to the businesses that helped support the event:

Gold Sponsors: Golden Rule Builders, AP Creative Solutions and May Aesthetics
Silver Sponsors: The Eways Team and Edward Jones – Steve Ide, CRPC¼ Financial Advisor

We’re also incredibly grateful to the local businesses and community members who donated Silent Auction and raffle items, and to everyone who bid and supported the cause.

To every winery, brewery, cidery, distillery, food truck, local business, auction donor, bidder, and neighbor who came out, thank you for being part of it. W**e Down reminded us how much can happen when our community comes together for a good cause, and we’re so grateful we got to share it with all of you!

School’s out and need something for your kids to do? Drop them off for two hours of nature-inspired creativity, explorat...
10/09/2026

School’s out and need something for your kids to do?

Drop them off for two hours of nature-inspired creativity, exploration, and hands-on fun at our Nature-Inspired Arts & Crafts program.

Kids will use found and upcycled materials to create their own local habitat inspired by places they might find around Willowsford — ponds, meadows, forests, and more. Along the way, they’ll discover how everyday materials can be reused instead of becoming waste.

Each child will choose one simple action they can take home with them, such as using less plastic or recycling cardboard, and share what they learned with their grownups.

October 12 | 10 AM–12 PM
Boat House | 41025 Willowsford Lane, Aldie, VA 20105
Ages: School-aged children
Cost: $12
Drop-off program

Please send your child with a water bottle and a snack if needed.

It’s a school day off with a little creativity, a little nature, and a chance to give everyday materials a second life. Sign up through the link in the comments.

Only a few more days!Join professional wildlife photographer Jeff Mauritzen on October 5th for Wildlife Photography: How...
10/03/2026

Only a few more days!

Join professional wildlife photographer Jeff Mauritzen on October 5th for Wildlife Photography: How to Capture Nature in Motion.

With 14 years as a Photography Expert for National Geographic Expeditions, Jeff will share practical tips, stories, and incredible images from photographing wildlife around the world.

October 5th | 5–6 PM
Sycamore House | $10

Come get inspired and pick up a few new ideas for your next time behind the camera.

Sign up using the link below:
https://willowsfordconservancy.org/event/wildlife-photography-how-to-capture-nature-in-motion/

Before you rake up those fall leaves, take a closer look. You might be looking at luna moth habitat.Luna moths spend muc...
10/02/2026

Before you rake up those fall leaves, take a closer look. You might be looking at luna moth habitat.

Luna moths spend much of their lives hidden from view. After feeding for several weeks on trees like walnut, hickory, sweet gum, and birch, the caterpillar eventually comes down to the forest floor.

Among the fallen leaves, it spins silk and incorporates nearby leaves into a loose, papery cocoon. Once inside, it transforms into a pupa.

Cocoons formed in late summer or fall may overwinter in the leaf litter, where the leaves provide insulation, moisture, and camouflage through the colder months.

When spring arrives, the adult luna moth emerges to begin the next generation.

That layer of leaves is more than just something to rake—it can provide important habitat for luna moths and countless other species.

Sometimes, leaving things a little messy is good for wildlife.

October is here, and we have some fun things planned!W**e Down for a Cause, wildlife photography, arts & crafts, Harvest...
10/02/2026

October is here, and we have some fun things planned!

W**e Down for a Cause, wildlife photography, arts & crafts, Harvest Market, and more are happening throughout the month.

There’s a little something for everyone, so take a look at our October calendar and see what piques your interest. Visit our website to learn more and find all the details!

We hope to see you around Willowsford this October!

Campfires, good food, music, and questionable decisions about how long to roast your marshmallow over the fire.Our annua...
09/30/2026

Campfires, good food, music, and questionable decisions about how long to roast your marshmallow over the fire.

Our annual Community Bonfire & Campout brought community members together for a night of good times at Hidden Meadow. Between Willard’s BBQ, live music, camping, and the Glow Party, there was plenty to keep everyone entertained—and plenty of s’mores to go around.

A big thank you to everyone who came out, camped with us, laughed around the fire, shared stories with friends, and volunteered to make another Bonfire & Campout one to remember.

We’ll see you around the fire next year!

Ranger Karston recently spotted this Eastern Box Turtle while out in the field!Eastern Box Turtles are native to Virgini...
09/29/2026

Ranger Karston recently spotted this Eastern Box Turtle while out in the field!

Eastern Box Turtles are native to Virginia and can be found in forests, fields, and other areas with plenty of cover. They’re long-lived turtles, and some can live for 50 years or more. That means the turtles we see today may have been part of this landscape for generations.

Here in Northern Virginia, one of the biggest challenges for box turtles is habitat fragmentation. As roads and development divide up natural areas, turtles have fewer safe places to move, find food, and find mates. Roads can be especially dangerous for a species that spends much of its time moving around on the ground.

Protecting larger, connected areas of natural habitat is an important part of conservation. Willowsford’s network of forests, fields, wetlands, and open space provides places for wildlife to live and move through the landscape.

If you spot an Eastern Box Turtle while you're out exploring, enjoy the sighting from a distance and let it continue on its way.

Looking for something fun for your child on their day off? Bring them to our Nature-Inspired Arts & Crafts program on Oc...
09/28/2026

Looking for something fun for your child on their day off?

Bring them to our Nature-Inspired Arts & Crafts program on October 12!

During this two-hour drop-off program, kids will use found and upcycled materials to create their own local habitat inspired by places they might find around Willowsford—ponds, meadows, forests, and more. Along the way, they’ll discover how everyday materials can be reused instead of becoming waste.

Each child will also choose one simple action they can take going forward, from using less plastic to recycling cardboard, and share their idea with their grownups.

A little creativity, a little nature, and a chance to give some everyday “trash” a second life.

Date: October 12 | 10am-12pm
Location: Boat House 41025 Willowsford Lane, Aldie, VA 20105
Ages: All School ages
Cost: $12

This is a drop-off program. Please send your child with a water bottle and snacks if needed.

Learn more and purchase tickets using the link in the comments below!

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Thursday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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