Feathered Fosters – Week 2
Willowsford Farm Stand 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesBe part of the Farm and your own food cycle! Bring home a pair of baby broiler chicks for a week and live a miniature agricultural experience in your own home. This is a great opportunity for families to share in the joys of Spring on the farm without worrying […]
Greenhouse Seeding
Willowsfod Farm Greenhouse 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Join us at the beginning of its journey in the greenhouse with greenhouse lead, Farmer Rachel. She’ll show/talk to you about: how to make flats, the recommended depth of the seed based on variety, germination rates and more. By […]
Jr. Farmer – Spring 2022
Willowsford Farm Stand 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesThe birds are singing and trees are flowering which means it’s time for the Spring Junior Farmer Program! This season we're offering two breakout groups: Grades K-4 and 5-8: Grades K-4: Participants will plant their own spring vegetable, track its growth and development, learn about insects, and taste the harvest. […]
Meet the Farmer – Family Friendly Session!
Willowsford Farm Stand 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about Willowsford Farm? Join us for a conversational style Meet the Farmer event featuring Willowsford Farm Manager, Andy Dunham. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about growing practices, CSA offerings, animal husbandry practices, and our plans for the Farm in 2022. Weather […]
Greenhouse Seeding
Willowsfod Farm Greenhouse 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Join us at the beginning of its journey in the greenhouse with greenhouse lead, Farmer Rachel. She’ll show/talk to you about: how to make flats, the recommended depth of the seed based on variety, germination rates and more. By […]
Earth Week – Tree Planting Kickoff!
Join the Conservancy in kicking off Earth Week by planting 200 trees! In service of the community in the Grange, our Land Stewardship team will be planting 200 native trees behind Paddock Gate Pl., and we need your help! We are searching for volunteers to help us with the planting. The […]
Greenhouse Seeding
Willowsfod Farm Greenhouse 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Join us at the beginning of its journey in the greenhouse with greenhouse lead, Farmer Rachel. She’ll show/talk to you about: how to make flats, the recommended depth of the seed based on variety, germination rates and more. By […]
Earth Day Celebration!
Willowsford Boat House 41025 Willowsford Lane, Aldie, VA, United StatesCelebrate the beautiful home we collectively call, Earth! There will be a wide array of activities for all ages, live music, pre-purchased picnic basket options provided by Willowsford's Chef Emily, and a community celebration photo. Registration is free and required to help assist with planning. Celebration Happenings: - Lawn Games […]
Exploring and Foraging Willowsford Trails
Have you ever walked through the trails of Willowsford and wondered which wild plants are edible? Chef-forager Iulian Fortu, the owner and founder of Arcadia Venture, walks us through our community trails and will teach you the fundamentals of safe plant identification, foraging, and how to store and cook your […]
Greenhouse Seeding
Willowsfod Farm Greenhouse 23595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Join us at the beginning of its journey in the greenhouse with greenhouse lead, Farmer Rachel. She’ll show/talk to you about: how to make flats, the recommended depth of the seed based on variety, germination rates and more. By […]
Amphibian Walk
A collaboration between the Willowsford Land Stewardship team and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy - join us as we guide you on a walk around Spring Peeper Pond and learn about the various amphibians that live in Willowsford’s ponds and waterways. Open to all ages. The program will begin at 7pm […]