Homeowner Account | Willowsford Farm & Conservancy

Homeowner AccountCody Creswell2022-04-20T21:42:38-04:00

Willowsford Conservancy
Willowsford Farm

Willowsford Conservancy

@willowsfordconservancy

Jul 1

Have you seen me in your backyard this season? Monarch Butterflies are active in our area and are laying eggs for the summer. You can look for them especially around milkweed, which is a favorite spot of theirs for laying eggs. Share your sightings with us!

#willowsfordconservancy #willowsford #willowsfordlife #loudouncounty

Jun 30

Work can get a bit... messy... 😅

Evident with Killian's before and after work pics!

Jun 28

Sam is testing out the beautiful new bench that the Land Stewardship team built in Wet Meadow so that our community can comfortably admire this vibrant and flourishing ecosystem. Thanks guys!

#Willowsfordconservancy #willowsfordlandstewardship #willowsfordlife #willowsford

Jun 25

The community enjoyed Trout Unlimited being onsite teaching the fundamentals of fishing and basic fish ecology at Willow Lake. To take it one step further the Conservancy team taught community members how to break down fish and the basic techniques on how to cook it!

#liveoutdoors #willowsfordconservancy #nature #troutunlimited

Jun 23

Jason from the mountain biking club is loving the new trail features that our Land Stewardship team built down in the Greens. Looks like a fun ride!

Jun 21

We still have a few tickets left for Fishing for Beginners on Friday! In partnership with Trout Unlimited, we will teach you the fundamentals of fishing and Chef Gabe will also show you how to cook fish in your own home. Register through this link: https://willowsfordconservancy.org/event/fishing-for-beginners/

Jun 15

Watch for crossing turtles! This time of year our local shelled friends are on the move and may cross the roads and trails we occupy. Recently, we have seen a few of these turtles unable to make their passage when caught in traffic. Please keep an eye out for them while on roads and trails as they pass high traffic areas. We love seeing them around!

Jun 10

At Willowsford, we believe in active living. Date Night Outdoors is a great way to connect with your special someone while enjoying nature and the unique amenities here at Willowsford. Ticket includes a welcome snack, guided hike led by our Land Stewardship Director, Taryn McFarland, and a boxed picnic prepared by Willowsford Kitchen. All fitness levels welcome! Register here https://secure.rec1.com/VA/willowsford-homeowners-association-va/catalog

May 25

The Grant Loop has been looking picturesque lately ☺

#willowsfordconservancy #willowsfordlife #willowsford

May 3

This cute family of geese and goslings were spotted over at Twin Ponds in the Grove yesterday – we hope you got to enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday just like them!

Thanks to Guy for the photo!

#willowsford #willowsfordlife #willowsfordconservancy #wildlifephotography #wildlife

Apr 28

Calling all Willowsford resident volunteers! We need your help removing garlic mustard, an invasive plant, from all around Willowsford and Willowsford trails.

Like many other invasive plants, garlic mustard inhibits the growth of native plant species in its environment, preventing the growth of biodiversity needed in any ecosystem. Help our team, and the environment, reduce this invasive species through a flexible and seasonal (April-June) volunteer opportunity. Simply hop on a trail with a trash bag in hand and start pulling garlic mustard from our trails! Once you've filled your bag, you can simply take it out with your other yard trimmings.

Link to volunteer is in our bio!

Apr 27

Last Friday, in celebration of Earth Day, the entire Willowsford Conservancy threw a giant picnic in appreciation of our planet!

Farm inspired meals from @willowsfordkitchen, nature based crafts led by the Farm and Land Stewardship teams, live music, and connecting with the community in the outdoors - we couldn't think of a better way to showcase this special day and what it means to Willowsford Conservancy.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us, we can’t wait for the next one!
💚🌎💚

Apr 20

On Saturday, we enjoyed planting 200 trees at Paddock Gate Place in the Grange Village. It was a windy morning, but we had an incredible turnout of volunteers to lend a helping hand. Thank you so much to everyone involved, and to the @arbordayfoundation and DataBank for their commitment to the natural world and their sponsorship! 🌱🌳

#Willowsford #willowsfordconservancy #willowsfordlife #treeplanting #nativetrees #ashburn #databank #datacenteralley #partnerships

Apr 15

Our team is unloading a whopping 200 trees for Saturday’s native tree planting in collaboration with Databank and @arbordayfoundation !

We have a whole variety of native trees: Red Maple, White Oak, Red Oak, Tulip Poplar, Eastern Redbud, Blackhaw, Viburnum, and Sweetgum! This is sure to be a beautiful grove of trees in several years 🌳🌱🌳

#willowsford #willowsfordconservancy #willowsfordlife #treeplanting #nativetrees #ashburn #databank #datacenteralley #partnerships

Apr 12

It’s always satisfying to see the before and after shots of our projects! Here is a before/after comparison of the Bull Run Trail in the Greens village. Happy trail exploring!

#willowsford #willowsfordlife #willowsfordconservancy

Apr 7

Willowsford Conservancy will be planting 200 native trees at Paddock Gate Place, with support from Databank and Arbor Day Foundation. Databank’s partnership with Willowsford Conservancy aims to raise the standards and expectations for data centers in Loudoun County. In addition to their various tree planting initiatives, Databank hopes to encourage other data centers to do the same and receive support and understanding from surrounding communities.

#DataBank #Ashburn #DataCenterAlley #partnerships #willowsford #willowsfordconservancy #nativetrees

Apr 6

Happy Hump day! Anyone else in the same mood as this Eastern Box Turtle? 🐢😁

📸: Taryn McFarland, Director of Land Stewardship

#willowsfordconservancy #wildlife #willowsford #willowsfordlife

Apr 4

You might have seen him around Willowsford but we’d like to officially introduce Sam! Sam is our new Assistant Land Stewardship Manager. Sam attended West Virginia University and studied Forest Resource Management and Urban Forestry. Growing up in Northern Virginia, most of his weekends were spent fishing, golfing with his grandfather, and hiking landscapes with friends. Sam enjoys attending music shows, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, and rooting on his Green Bay Packers when he's not working. He’s excited to bring his positive attitude and passion for connecting people with the natural world to Willowsford!

Apr 2

On April 16th, our Land Stewardship team is doing a large native tree planting at Paddock Gate Pl. of over 200 trees. We need your help – we’re looking for volunteers to assist with this large tree planting.

The goal of this planting is to create a wildlife corridor for animals moving through Conservancy open space. Planting more trees will help relieve the wildlife and our community members of development pressure, while simultaneously creating a more beautiful space!

Sign up to volunteer through the link in our bio!

Mar 28

Last Friday, Taryn, our Land Stewardship Manager, led a Build-a-Birdbox workshop, teaching attendees about native birds that reside in the Willowsford community. They then got to build their own Bluebird boxes and take them home, inviting those native birds right to their own backyard! We loved seeing how the birdboxes turned out! 🐦#willowsfordconservancy

Willowsford Farm

@willowsfordfarm

Jun 30

We have big news! In addition to a variety of meat from @longstonefarm we are now offering organic pasture raised beef from Rosmann Family Farms. Swing by the Farm Stand and pick some up today from 4-7 or Saturday from 9-1.

#organicagriculture #pastureraised #knowyourfarmer

Jun 29

NIGHTSHADE SEASON HAS BEGUN AND LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIFUL EGGPLANT 🍆💜

#willowsfordfarm #willowsfordlife #willowsford #organic #loudounfarms #loudouncounty #loudounlocal

Jun 28

On Sunday, the Farm crew teamed up with the @willowsford_kitchen to teach students about herbs grown at the Farm and how to utilize them in their own kitchen!

#willowsford #willowsfordlife #willowsfordfarm #willowsfordkitchen #organicfarming #culinaryarts

Jun 26

It's always lovely to have family and loved ones visit you; it's even more fun when you bring those loved ones to the Farm to volunteer!

Marie's sister came in all the way from France and helped wash and pack our many farm eggs. Thanks, Caen, for helping our Farm crew!

Would you like some delicious eggs for yourself? Order some from our Online Farm Store today before it closes at noon so you can have Farm fresh eggs next week!
https://app.barn2door.com/e/946GN/all

#willowsfordfarm #willowsford #willowsfordlife #loudounlocal #loudouncounty #eggs

Jun 25

A blast from the past stopped by for a sweet treat today! And these two are giddy for goodies! We just added blueberries, sugar snap peas and radishes to the Online Farm Stand - order yours before noon tomorrow for home delivery or pick up next week! 🥳

Shop by clicking the link in our bio!

Jun 24

Is cheap meat worth it? We don't think so. Click on the link in our bio to read an eye-opening article from the @washingtonpost

Convenience doesn't mean quality of life for many of the meat products that land on grocery store shelves. Willowsford Farm meat partners are well known for prioritizing their animals well being. Thank you, @longstonefarm and Rosmann Family Farms - Farm Sweet Farm for giving your animals the chance to smell fresh air, watch the sunrise, and for giving them the chance to frolic in fields. Where your meat comes from matters. When you buy meat from Willowsford Farm you can shop with confidence knowing your Farm team believes in the farmers who supply our Farm Stand and CSA with chicken, beef and pork.

Jun 23

It's raining and chilly outside so we sought out cover in the greenhouse! Farmer Eric goes over our Farmer's Choice CSA share for this week and Chef Gabe talks about this weekend's upcoming Herbs: Gardening and Cooking class! @willowsford_kitchen

If you want any of these delicious veggies, check out our Farm Stand, open to everyone on
Thursdays: 4 - 7 PM and Saturdays: 9 - 1 PM

Register for the Herbs: Gardening and Cooking class here (residents only): https://secure.rec1.com/VA/willowsford-homeowners-association-va/catalog

#willowsfordfarm #willowsford #willowsfordlife #loudouncounty #loudounlocal #loudounfarms

Jun 21

Ben spent a lot of time pruning our tomato plants last week and the (literal) fruits of his labor are beginning to emerge! It's almost that time of the year... 😋🍅

#tomato #willowsford #willowsfordfarm #willowsfordlife #loudounfarms #loudouncounty #loudounlocal

Jun 18

Interested in everything the Conservancy does? Come volunteer with us! We have plenty of volunteer opportunities with both the Farm and the Land Stewardship teams, from hosting CSA distributions to trail work.

Click on the link in our bio to see all of our volunteer opportunities!

Jun 17

Surprise delivery of Blueberries!!! 💙 Farmer Barb just brought us some sweet and juicy berries that are sure to be a delightful snack!

We'll have these berries at our Farm Stand tomorrow from 9AM-1PM. You can also pre-order them for pick up or delivery next week through our Online Farm Store! Link to shop our Online Farm Store is in our bio 👆

#ashburn #loudounfarms #loudounlocal #willowsfordfarm #willowsfordlife #willowsford #loudouncounty #aldie

Jun 14

We’re teaming up with @willowsford_kitchen to bring you an exciting crossover class! Start the day at the Farm Stand to see their offerings, take a stroll to the greenhouse and around the Farm to see what’s in season and harvest herbs and produce for lunch. While at the greenhouse you’ll discuss the various herbs the Farm grows and even get a chance to plant your very own! Following your visit to the Farm you’ll walk to Sycamore House and join Chef Emily in making an herb inspired menu.

Note – this event is available through the Willowsford HOA and only available to Willowsford Residents. This event is for ages 5 and up. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/willowsford-homeowners-association-va/catalog

Jun 10

Happy Friday! Stop by the Farm Stand tomorrow and pick up some Farm fresh produce and other goodies! We will also have wagon ride Farm tours at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM. This is the perfect time to visit our laying hens, get excited for all the upcoming delicious produce, or even see the farm for the first time! We can't wait to see you tomorrow! 😄

Jun 3

Can't make it to the Farm Stand this week? No worries! Visit our online store to stock up on delicious, healthy food for the week, and we will catch you next time! Click here: https://app.barn2door.com/e/946GN/all willowsford #willowsfordfarm #farmstand #freshproduce #farmfresh #fresheggs #freshherbs #herbs #produce

Jun 2

We are SO grateful for our volunteers this week! They helped the crew bag CSA offerings which allowed Farmer Eric to focus on mechanical cultivation, woot!

Jun 1

This super easy volunteer opportunity can be done on your own schedule. (thru June). Just grab a trash bag, hop on a trail, and start pulling the Garlic Mustard out of the ground! Check the video below to see what it looks like and visit our website for more details.
http://ow.ly/Kffh50J7PM9
#volunteering #garlicmustard #invasivespecies #willowsfordvolunteers #hiking #trailmaintenance #willowsfordconservancy

Jun 1

Willowsford Conservancy is joining forces with the Willowsford Kitchen to highlight all the abundance that comes from Willowsford Farm and many of our local partners. Chef Gabe Concordia from the Conservancy is teaming up with Chef Emily from Willowsford Kitchen to develop a menu based on the current CSA offerings and it will be revealed at the dinner. Chef Gabe will also be discussing the Farm, our local Partners and more.

The first course will highlight Village Cheeseworks and produce from the Farm. The second course will be a beautiful salad featuring Arcadia Venture’s seasonal foraged ingredients and spring greens from the Farm. The main course will bring Longstone Farm’s chicken together with Willowsford Farm’s vegetables and Foggy Mountain Pasta. The final course will pair the Farm’s herbs and Locksley’s cheese in a delightful dessert. This four course dinner will be served family style with house wines. Diners will go home with a few recipes to try on their next CSA box.

Sign up for this special dinner here: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/willowsford-homeowners-association-va/catalog

May 28

Hip hip hooray, the Farm Stand is open today! Stop by for some fresh organic veg, local meat, cheese, or an ice cream treat!

May 25

Every Thursday, 4 - 7 pm and Saturday's 9-1 pm, support the Farm Stand. This week we have a great assortment of fresh produce and farm-fresh eggs. Share our post so more of your neighbors in Willowsford will come, too! | http://ow.ly/oSvK50JcC7V
#farmstand #willowsfordfarm #freshproduce #fresheggs #localproduce #kale #carrots #spinach

May 18

Don't miss the Grand Re-Opening of the Farm Stand this Thursday! Lots of fun things to enjoy with the entire family. Grab a pizza at the Killer Tomato Pizza Food Truck, and a farm-friendly cocktail, while you shop our wide selection of fresh produce. From spinach and lettuce, to chives, chard, carrots, mint and lots more! #locallygrown #shoplocal #agriculture #buylocal #farming #nofarmsnofood #farmer #vegetables #localproduce #farmfresh #buylocal

May 17

Looking for opportunities to volunteer at Willowsford Farm? Here are two great ways:
1. Wednesday Produce Bagging
2. Thursday CSA Share Packing

Help the farm team pre-pack produce to be distributed through the CSA and Online Farm Store. Or, come in to help us get the CSA boxes ready for pickup or delivery. Both are great ways to get involved, mingle with other community members, and the farm team, while learning about the produce grown on our farm.

If you're interested, please let us know in the comments -- or send us a message and we'll get you registered. Thank you!
http://ow.ly/QBFr50J8c6M
#CSAboxes #willowsfordfarm #volunteering

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