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Willowsford Conservancy & Farm

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Willowsford Conservancy & Farm

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

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

06/05/2026

A duckling at Willow Lake was recently found with a fishing hook lodged in his neck. It received care and was safely released back to its family.

Fishing line and hooks don’t disappear once they’re left behind. Monofilament line can persist in waterways for years, where it can entangle wildlife and cause lasting harm.

To help reduce these risks, fishing line and tackle disposal stations are available at Cedar Pond Pavilion, with additional stations coming soon to Willow Lake and Poplar Pond.

Please help us keep our waterways safe:
🎣 Use fishing line disposal stations when available
🎣 Retrieve snagged line and hooks from vegetation when it is safe to do so
🎣 Recycle old line through bait shops or designated drop-offs
🎣 Cut discarded line into smaller pieces if disposal is necessary
🎣 Keep disposal stations free of trash so they remain usable for fishing gear.

Read the full story in our latest field note

05/22/2026

Current local celebrity: the Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) 🦎

Fast? Yes. Tiny dinosaur energy? Absolutely. These native lizards spend their days hunting insects and other small critters, making them a pretty helpful neighbor to have around.

05/19/2026

Farm stand season is officially back!

We kicked things off with two opening celebrations last week, and it felt great to welcome everyone back to the farm stands.

Thursday evening at the Boathouse was lively despite the chilly weather, and Saturday was a gorgeous day to be outdoors. Both days were filled with live music, great food and drinks, kids’ activities, and time for neighbors to connect with volunteers, farmers, and local partners.

We saw kids learning about termites at the activity table, meeting a few of our chickens with Farmer Paul, and plenty of great conversations throughout the stands.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the start of the season feel special.

Farm stand season is now in full swing:

Thursdays at the Boathouse Farm Stand | 4–6 PM
Saturdays at the Grange Farm Stand | 9 AM–1 PM

We hope to see you this season.

05/06/2026

A red-bellied Woodpecker emerging from its nest at Cedar Pond.

Woodpeckers don’t build nests with twigs. They carve cavities directly into trees, creating a protected chamber for eggs and young.

Once abandoned, these holes can often become homes for other wildlife.

05/05/2026

We’re kicking off the farm stand season with two chances to celebrate fresh flavors, local goods, and time well spent outdoors.

Join us at the Boat House Farm Stand for our Season Kickoff Celebration, then help us welcome back the Grange Farm Stand for its Summer Reopening.

Both events will feature live music, food trucks, and lawn games, with a special happy hour on Thursday, including beer and wine generously donated by Honor Brewing.

Come shop, explore, and ease into the season with us. We can’t wait to see you out there.

Check out the events on our calendar as we continue to add more of the amazing friends and partners joining us.

04/30/2026

We’ve been adding some new finds, local snacks, spreads, and pantry staples that pair perfectly with what’s coming out of the fields.

Build your own farm picnic with crisp apples, carrots, hummus, and a few extras you might not expect.

Need dinner too? will be joining us with delicious wood-fired pizza 🍕

Willowsford Boathouse Farm Stand
Today, 4–6pm

04/23/2026

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that’s easy, flexible, and fun? Join our Bluebird Monitoring program!

Help us keep an eye on our bluebird trail by checking nests, tracking hatchlings, and recording observations on your own schedule. No experience needed. Training is provided by Willowsford staff.

This is a hands-on way to support local wildlife and contribute to real citizen science right here in the community.

04/20/2026

Willow the River Otter, first spotted in Willow Lake on April 9, has since moved on to new waters. For a brief visit, they brought a lot of excitement to the lake and plenty of sightings to talk about.

Did you catch a glimpse of Willow during their stay?

04/17/2026

🌎 Earth Day is best spent outside! Join us April 24th for an evening of live music, good food, and hands-on ways to connect with nature.

Settle in with a blanket , enjoy the music, and visit the activities that bring the farm, forest, and wildlife a little closer.

04/16/2026

Willow Lake just got some new residents!

This past weekend, we restocked the lake with 50 Largemouth Bass, 350 Bluegill Sunfish, and hundreds of minnows to support a healthy, balanced fish population.

A big thank you to our volunteers who came out to assist the Land Stewardship team. We appreciate your help!

Restocking like this is based on ongoing monitoring of the lake and helps maintain a strong mix of species and a thriving ecosystem for years to come.

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Ashburn, VA

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://willowsfordconservancy.org/willowsford-farm/

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