Record Turnout at the 2nd Annual EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival
Broadlands, VA – April 26 – Local weather forecasters called for severe thunderstorms throughout the day, but that didn’t keep nearly 6,000 people from attending Sunday’s 2nd annual EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival at Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm in Broadlands. And, luckily, not a drop of rain fell during the entire event! The outdoor festival ―which featured over 100 eco-friendly exhibitors― drew individuals and families... [Read More...]
Loudoun’s Turning Green and Sustainable
It’s nice to see that our Loudoun elected officials and county employees are committed to sustainability efforts. Finding and improving ways to conserve power and mitigate waste in our local government parks and buildings not only makes good use of limited financial resources, but also (of course!) helps the environment. Recently, our Loudoun leaders developed a countywide 30-year energy strategy which will “increase Loudoun’s standing... [Read More...]
Why Go Native?
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have wreaked havoc on flora in Northern Virginia this winter, snapping branches and toppling trees. After assessing the damage that the recent back-to-back blizzards have brought to your landscape, you may soon be thinking about adding or replacing new plantings this spring. When choosing what to plant, landscaping experts and naturalists urge consumers to consider adding native species to your design. “Native... [Read More...]
Video from the Event
Festival is NOT Canceled !
Dear Exhibitors, Volunteers and Public, EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is going on as planned, however, we have laid some possible scenarios for the today. If there are severe thunderstorms in the area in the early morning hours and you are supposed to set-up during that time, you can come after the storms have passed to set-up. This will make things more rushed and there won’t be as many volunteers to go around, but that be our best option. If... [Read More...]
EVENT UPDATE
This event is Rain or Shine. We hope that you will come and join us because with showers being likely, we will continue with our celebration. If the weather condition becomes unsafe, our website and Facebook page will have update by 6am. Read More →
Home Remodeling: Sometimes It Is Easy to Be Green
As we ramp up to the EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival this Sunday, GreenSpeak@Loudoun thought it would be interesting to interview a representative from one of the event’s eco-friendly sponsor companies. Pete Hampel, co-owner of Moss Building & Design and a green-certified professional, feels passionately about making sure his customers know they have the capacity to go green if they so choose. Hampel meets many folks, he says, who are interested... [Read More...]
Latest NEWS – Exhibitors Layout, Entertainment Schedule and More !
Record Number of Eco-Exhibitors to be Featured at the 2nd Annual EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival this Sunday Broadlands, VA – April 20 Organizers of the EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival planned for this Sunday at Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm say overall exhibitor and community interest in this year’s event is beyond their expectations. Having to turn away several exhibitors who offered sponsorships in the past few weeks due to venue limitations,... [Read More...]
LoCo Chamber of Commerce
Like the community we serve, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is a leader in Northern Virginia, one of America’s fastest growing, most prosperous communities. Loudoun County Chamber has grown to become the largest Chamber of Commerce in Northern Virginia. Our more than 1,100 members form the premier network of businesses and community leaders in the nation’s most economically vibrant and fastest growing counties. Read More →
Van Metre Investment Properties
Loudoun Water
Abby Miller ~ Live at EarthDay@Loudoun
A Message from EPA Administrator Jackson
The George Washington University~Landscape Design & Sustainable Landscapes Program
Our Sustainable Landscapes Graduate Certificate teaches fundamental understanding of best practices in landscape conservation and sustainability, adapted to the small-scale landscape, at the neighborhood level. Also, the program adds a solid understanding of the economic benefits of sustainable and energy-efficient landscape design. It includes the study of plants native to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, of best management practices for water and energy... [Read More...]
The 2010 Exhibitor Application is Now Closed!
The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival Committee would like to thank the Eco-Friendly Business & Non-Profit Community for their outstanding response to our event. We are still accepting applications for School Groups and other Youth Oriented Clubs. We request that if you are interested in this event for 2011 or to be put on the wait list for 2010, please fill out the Application Form. Read More →
Simple Tasks to Lower Your Energy Bills
Plagued with high energy bills after this killer winter? Of course, higher fuel prices are partly to blame, but many homeowners can make some simple changes around their homes to save money and make their living spaces more comfortable. A good place to start is the EnergyStar website. Grab your most recent utility bill and plug in a few details about your family’s energy usage and this site and it will generate a list of simple low-cost recommendations... [Read More...]
LCPS Wins EPA’s Top ENERGY STAR Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) as a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This is the highest award the federal government bestows in recognition of energy conservation and efficiency. Only one other school system in the nation (Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver, Wash.) received a Partner of the Year Award... [Read More...]
Van Metre Investment Properties
Van Metre Investment Properties is developed and managed by Van Metre Companies which has been a leading developer in the metropolitan Washington, DC region since 1955. As one of the largest privately held and locally owned homebuilding, development, commercial real estate and property management companies in Northern Virginia, van Metre is committed to “Building Trust for Generations” in everything they do. Read More →
NOVA Green Team
NOVA Green Team Real Estate, a group of agents who, in addition to helping buyers and sellers get the most from today’s challenging market, are also committed to the environmental and economic health. The group is headed by David Harbour, has been inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and often appears as a real estate expert on HGTV’s national show, “Get It Sold,” sharing tactics for sellers in a softening market. Read More →
Option-1 Title & Escrow
We provide critical tools to make your transaction easy, convenient and accurate, including: “Green Closings” – A “paperless” option with all signed closing documents contained on an easy-to-use, interactive CD-ROM; we’re very proud of this environmentally-friendly initiative that helps to preserving our natural resources. An online tracking system that lets you track all your transactions from the convenience of your own computer. ... [Read More...]
Verizon
Every part of Verizon is engaged in the effort to reduce our environmental impact and become more efficient — from installing energy-management software for employees’ PCs, to finding ways to reduce the time our vehicles are left idling. The savings on the vehicle idling initiative reached 1 million gallons of fuel in 2008. The reduction in carbon emissions from this program is equivalent to removing 1,600 cars from the highway. Read More →
George Mason University
Mason in Loudoun – aims to connect students and businesses in one of the nation’s fastest growing areas to one of the Commonwealth’s premier universities. The goal of Mason in Loudoun is to provide courses that will introduce the Loudoun-area workforce and residents to study in a number of exciting areas, while offering current students a local option toward completion of degree program requirements. Where Innovation Is Tradition Read More →
The Boyd School
At The Boyd School, we embrace the Montessori philosophy of learning in which each individual is uniquely endowed, living a whole life in a whole world. Students are guided to independent learning and encouraged to work in unison with their surroundings. With seven campuses in Northern Virginia, we are an accredited private school and offer school year and year round academic programs for children 8 weeks through middle school. Read More →
Holy Brew
HolyBrew Brewing Company is a Leesburg/Loudoun County based business that not only focuses on building locally through our community but also makes every effort to maintain an eco-friendly production environment. These efforts include utilizing all recycled glass and paper products for our packaging and always recycling any and all possible materials from the production process. Holy Brew Brewing Company promotes recycling used bottles and packaging... [Read More...]
Andrew McKnight ~ Live at EarthDay@Loudoun
Giant Food LLC
In 2007, Giant was the only supermarket chain selected by the U.S. Green Building Council (which develops and administers the nationally accepted LEED-EB standard for green buildings) to participate in a program for retailers integrating “green” technology into existing buildings. Green Products — We offer a variety of “green” household and cleaning products in our stores. Star Power! — Giant was named an ENERGY STAR LEADER... [Read More...]
Nature’s Web
Nature’s Web is involved with Earth science and ecology. “The Nature Tent” is an outreach educational experience. Visitors “get up-close-and-personal” with a few common indigenous live animals, such as toads, turtles, harmless snakes, butterflies and other critters (many are seasonal). Objective: to know and love local wildlife and their habitats. Learn a few basics about creating organic home landscapes, where wild species and... [Read More...]
REPAX
Repax offers Green moving solutions for you and the environment. We understand the moving process can be overwhelming & we have simplified this for you by developing an innovative system of interlocking crates specifically designed for moving. Repax helps you with a well planned move… a green move…a Smart move. Read More →
Solar Odyssey, Inc.
Solar Odyssey, Inc. provides solar panel and solar hot water design and installation services as well as energy audits for both residential and commercial customers. Because we believe it is necessary to look at the energy issue in a holistic way, we have also created an energy savings workshop that we provide as a small public service. Read More →
Briar Woods High School Science Department
BWHS Mission is to engage our students actively in a challenging, diverse, safe learning community; to equip each student with the cognitive, social, economic, political, and technological skills, and the knowledge to be successful, in a rapidly changing world; to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, to become responsible members of society, and to exercise sound judgment in all matters. Read More →
Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm
Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm was conceived and designed by John Laytham, Clyde’s Restaurant Group, in collaboration with the Weather Hill Company of Charlotte, Vermont, and Mark Orling, of Rust, Orling Architects of Alexandria, Virginia. The history of the design goes back to the early 1980s, when Clyde’s purchased a series of antique heavy timber structures that had been destined for the wrecking ball. These structures were photographed, labeled,... [Read More...]
WINC FM
92.5 WINC FM plays the Best Songs on the Radio and online at winc.fm! Based in Winchester, VA, 92.5 WINC FM can be heard in 4 states and 40 counties and plays the best music from the 90’s and today. Join Barry Lee, Paula Kidwell, Arrianna Nichols and Jeff Adams as you “WINK” at work and all throughout the day! Arrianna Nichols is live on the air at 92.5 WINC FM weekdays from 1-3pm, but you can meet her personally during her live WINC-FM broadcast... [Read More...]
Fierce Hugs
It’s the same old story: two friends who share a passion for art and a desire to create unique infant clothing text messaging each other in increasingly fervid e-brainstorming sessions, until overnight it all coalesces into an eco-friendly, socially responsible, woman owned business, which they promptly name Fierce Hugs, Inc. You see, same old story. Did you notice the distinctly non-generic look of our baby clothing? Fierce Hugs collaborates with... [Read More...]
Briar Woods High School ~ Keep Loudoun Beatiful
Keep Loudoun Beautiful volunteers actively promote public awareness of the issues affecting our environment. Their mission is to maintain the natural beauty and visual quality of Loudoun County. They encourage and educate students to keep Loudoun beautiful. Students go to canoe trips, beach clean-ups, plan bake sales, community clean-up, go camping, have visit animal shelters and have fun! Read More →
Loudoun Valley High School ~ Environmental Explorations
Loudoun Valley High School Environmental Explorations (EE) is a class that combines information and skills from the other sciences (earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics). Last year, the students challenged schools across the nation to improve fuel efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, improve driving safety, and save money by adopting the enGAUGE It program and educating your community to keep tires properly inflated. Read More →
Dominion High School ~ Environmental Explorations
Dominion High School Environmental Explorations(EE) is a class that combines information and skills from the other sciences (earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics). It involves frequent trips outside to study and record nature. Inquiry activities and investigations will be conducted both outside and in the classroom. Some of the major concepts that will be covered include air, water, soil, biological diversity and human impacts. Read More →
Green Flooring Solutions Inc.
The wood products that we use for our hardwood flooring comes from managed forests, and farms. Cover your floors with sustainable and all natural linoleum flooring from Forbo that has no harmful VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). Our linoleum is approved by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. Read More →
Andrew McKnight
Since permanently leaving his corporate environmental engineering career in 1996, award-winning folk and Americana artist Andrew McKnight’s musical journey has traced half a million miles of blue highways, and earned him a wealth of critical acclaim and enthusiastic fans for his captivating performances and five CDs. He usually tours solo, but also performs frequently with founding Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Les Thompson fronting their genre-bending... [Read More...]
Woven Green
Woven Green is a genre-bending band that has created a truly original and unique sound. While there are elements of rock, folk, fusion, acid jazz, and reggae – Woven Green skillfully transitions from one style to another, creating complex and nuanced pieces of music that are exciting, engaging and thought provoking. The 4 musicians that comprise Woven Green complement each other’s skill and creativity, strong female vocals, rhythmic and percussive... [Read More...]
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Eagle Ridge Middle School 8th graders Science Project’s purpose is to allow the students to design and sell a concept home. These homes must be built using environmentally friendly techniques and products. Students created a persuasive brochure about their house including the source of energy, location and eco-friendly building procedures and fixtures. Award winning projects will be displayed during the Earth Day Event. Read More →
Abby Miller
Abby Miller is an aspiring musician with a big voice and an even bigger heart. CBS News called Abby “a cross between Miley Cyrus and Goodwill Ambassador.” Though only 12, Abby has chosen to use her musical gifts to help children in need. In less than two years she has reached over 2 million people with her message of hope, courage and compassion… A seventh grader, Abby and her family are from the Virginia suburbs. She has one sister... [Read More...]
North Gate Vineyard
North Gate Vineyard is situated in on approximately 26 acres in the northwest part of Loudoun County, Virginia. Nestled against the eastern base of the Short Hill mountains (foothills to the Blue Ridge), North Gate Vineyard produces high quality wine grapes for its own set of wines as well as other wineries in Virginia. Husband and wife team Mark and Vicki have been growing grapes since 2002 and have been part of the wine making scene in Loudoun... [Read More...]
Have you seen our latest list of Exhibitors ~ It’s impressive !
We are constantly searching for new businesses in the area that provides eco-friendly services and products. Our goal is to bring you a diverse and select group of exhibitors. Please review Our Exhibitors to see who is going to be there and don’t forget to check again because the new exhibitors are coming in daily. This event would not be possible without the support of our Sponsors. You can find the list at Our Sponsors. Read More →
Loudoun Valley High School Viking Jazz Ensemble
The Loudoun Valley High School Viking Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Band Director and Jazz Musician, Rick Reaves. Over the last 12 years the Band has received no less than Superior Ratings at local and regional Jazz Festivals. It is part of a School Music Program that has been named to the Top One Hundred School Music Programs in the Nation. The Band has won numerous awards including Grand Champion at Fiesta-Val New York City in 2006 and... [Read More...]
The Chorus of the Old Dominion
The Chorus of the Old Dominion, named after the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, was founded in 2002 by four Loudoun County singers. In 2005, the chorus qualified for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s District Championships. The Chorus of the Old Dominion has sung at more than 80 events and gatherings in Loudoun County. Quartets from the chorus deliver more than 40 singing valentines every Valentines Day. Read More →
Wildlife Ambassadors
Wildlife Ambassadors Our Mission Wildlife Ambassadors provides high quality, educational and entertaining programs. We strive to engage our audiences and create budding conservationists by letting our ambassadors tell their stories about their species and the environments they live in. Wildlife Ambassadors was previously Animal Ambassadors — an organization that entertained thousands of people, young and old, for over ten years. We changed our... [Read More...]
Under the Sea
Under the Sea has taught in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington DC since 1995, traveling to schools, libraries, parties, festivals, camps, scouting events, and all sorts of interesting places. We pride ourselves in offering the best programs on aquatic life, bring live sea animals for some presentations, and offering presentations by professional marine biologists! Our programs incorporate curriculum standards such as the VA SOLs, MD... [Read More...]
Petting Zoo
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Trash to Treasure
Trash to Treasure is simply the name I’ve given to a what I’ve enjoyed doing for years. I enjoy taking ordinary, every day objects and sprucing them up to be festive, cute, memorable or re-imagined. I also get a thrill from taking something old and run-down, reviving it and giving it a new life (the Trash part in Trash to Treasure). Behind it all is a sense of being practical and keeping an open mind for the next fun or memorable... [Read More...]
Trikke Manassas
Trikke carving vehicles are your best option for portable, eco-friendly transportation which can be electric/human power hybrid or totally human powered. Trikke Manassas is your local distributor and trainer for Trikke carving vehicles. Read More →
Farmwell Station Middle School~Green Team
The Green Team was founded in 2007 by Tracy Rossi, science teacher at Farmwell Station Middle School. The original goal was improve the recycling program at the school while learning about sustainability. In the first year, they worked mostly on improving and streamlining the recycling program and were nationally recognized for their efforts (recycling over 10,000 lbs of paper). The Green Team has continued to grow and has tackled new initiatives... [Read More...]
Melaleuca
Our Focus Has Always Been on Environmental Wellness At Melaleuca, we were green long before being green was popular. For 23 years, we’ve been leading the way in selling concentrated products and preserving nature’s resources. Listen to how we lead the way in environmental wellness. Read More →
Farmwell Station Middle School ~ Naturalist Club
Farmwell Station Middle School Naturalist Club connects students with nature, by exploring the local ecology, participating and contributing to citizen science, and by contributing to community conservation efforts. The group has received grants and created a bird and butterfly habitat that is being used as an outdoor classroom at the school, and there is a blue bird trail in progress. Read More →
Loudoun County Energy Efficiency Measures
Fabbioli Cellars
Fabbioli Cellars Green Practices Use of organically certified fungicides. Using compost mix of llama, horse, yard and grape waste for fertilizer. Using organic foliar fertilizers for plant development through the year. Cultivation in the raspberries for weed control. Integrated pest management by spending many hours scouting the vineyard, weather patterns. Maintain the surrounding land to keep disease pressure low. Spending many hours on the canopy... [Read More...]
Sand Energy
The Mid-Atlantic premier renewable energy company, providing consulting services and products for Solar PV, Solar Thermal (Hot Water), wind, Microhydro (water) or Geothermal applications. Read More →
Raptor Conservancy Exhibit
The Window Man
The Window Man is proud to be a partner in the Department of Energy’s Energy Star Program. Many of our products carry the Energy Star label, assuring you significant savings in heating and cooling costs and numerous environmental benefits. In a typical house, over 40 percent of the annual energy budget is consumed by heating and cooling. Proper selection of windows, doors and skylights can significantly affect how much money we spend or save... [Read More...]
Margaret Boyle Accessories
Look over our beautiful and unique purses, totes and accessories. We offer the highest quality craftmanship using exquisite designer fabrics with color coordinated, quality linings. Our original designs incorporate capacious interiors with generous pockets for organizing your everyday necessities. The majority of our bags are washable. Margaret Boyle Accessories, a Leesburg, VA company. Read More →
Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District
PEC
Piedmont Environmental Council stands with citizens to build excellent communities, relieve taxes and traffic, and protect open space in Loudoun County. We work to maintain a balance between the towns, the suburbs and the country so residents can enjoy them all. Read More →
March Networking Green Drinks
Host: EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival Type: Networking Network: Environmental / Eco-Friendly Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Clyde’s @ Willow Creek Farm, Broadlands Street: 42920 Broadlands Boulevard City/Town: Ashburn, VA Read More →
Goose Creek Association
The Goose Creek Association does its work through an active board charged with monitoring stream water quality, proposed developments, legislation, zoning changes, and other actions that have potential impact on the environment and quality of life in the Goose Creek watershed in Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, VA, and taking steps through educational forums to forestall or encourage these changes accordingly. Read More →
Ashburn Dental Care
Fully paperless office, with electronic reminders, fully digital. We recycle and use sustainable resources wherever possible. Dr. Zia Rizvi, is a graduate of the prestigious Guy’s Dental Hospital, London and University of Maryland, one of the best in the country. He has been a dentist for 12 years and has been through several extensive post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his dental degree. Read More →
Carpet Keepers
Carpet Keepers is committed to helping you manage your indoor environment by using environmentally-friendly green cleaning solutions and procedures. Since most of your time is spent indoors it is important to maintain a healthy indoor environment for you and your family. Our deep cleaning method is used to enhance the overall appearance of your carpet and upholstery. Read More →
Ardently Green
Ardently Green, the home performance division of Ardent360, is one of the few companies accredited by the Building Performance Institute, we provide home energy audits and retrofits including weatherization, air sealing, insulation, windows and doors, heating and cooling, hot water systems, energy efficient lighting, water saving products and renewable energy solutions. Read More →
US Eco Inspections
One of the smartest decision in Real Estate Transaction is to get the Home Inspection! One of the wisest investment after moving in is to get the Home Energy Audit and learn how to save on utility bills by making the most cost effective improvement to your home. Contact us to get $50 off (mention: Earth Day) Read More →
Hilton Garden Inn
PMHS hotels are members of HEAT since 2008, to reduce energy, waste, and CO2 emissions by 20% and water by 10% in five years (by 2014) at all of Hilton’s properties. Our hotels participate actively in recycling projects that include paper, glass and aluminum cans. Read More →
Dulles Greenway
Toll Road Investors Partnership II, L.P. (TRIP II), the owner of the Dulles Greenway, is keenly aware of its environmental responsibilities. TRIP II has focused on identifying & actively pursuing strategies to prevent any negative environmental impact…throughout the design, construction, and on-going operations of the Greenway. Read More →
Healthy Green School
Healthy Green Schools is changing fund raising and expanding the reach of green products. Our products reduces the amount of lunch waste produced at schools and businesses. These re-useable products are all bpa-free, lead-free, and phthalate-free. We also offer products made from recycled materials. Read More →
Middleburg Bank
For 85 years Middleburg Bank has helped individuals, families and businesses across Northern Virginia meet their financial goals with a broad range of financial services. Middleburg Bank is also committed to eco-friendly practices, having constructed the first LEED-certified building in the city of Leesburg and the first LEED-certified banking facility in Loudoun County. Read More →
ecobeco
Our mission is to help you save energy, money and the environment. We’re a one-stop shop for eco-friendly solutions for your home. Are you concerned about rising energy costs? Are you confused by the all the options and choices? Does a healthier, safer and more comfortable home environment sound appealing? Do you want to reduce your environmental impact? ecobeco’s team includes 3 Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (MHPwES) certified... [Read More...]
Sonny Merryman
Sonny Merryman, Inc is a company committed to supplying transportation alternatives to the school districts and businesses of Virginia which are clean, sustainable, energy efficient, and cost effective to the consumer. With equipment options ranging from Hybrid Electric, compressed natural gas,or simple and fuel efficient 2010 EPA Compliant engines, Sonny Merryman Inc. is able to supply the greenest transportation solutions available today for every... [Read More...]
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is a local all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the preservation and proliferation of healthy wildlife habitats throughout Loudoun County, Virginia. While we don’t own a facility, we use local parks, sanctuaries, private refuges, libraries and community centers to hold our programs, field trips and events. Read More →
NOVA Spray Foam Insulation, LLC
NOVA Spray Foam Insulation, LLC is an owner-operated local business doing our part to reduce the Nation’s dependence on foreign energy, improve the indoor air quality in our community, and provide the most professional insulation services in the area. Read More →
Adventure Links
Adventure Links provides Environmental Education through the use of our 225 acre park to youth during programs and summer camp. We also promote Leave no Trace Principles and many staff have this certification. We also promote leaving a low carbon foot print by offering on site housing for staff to limit their driving, and also by teaching this principle to the youth whom participate in our programs. We offer and historically fill out Environmental... [Read More...]
KT Irrigation, LLC
Our irrigation systems support the technology to provide our clientele waterwise solutions by maximizing efficiency while minimizing cost and protecting the environment. KT Irrigation is certified through WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partnered with Loudoun Water’s Preferred Irrigation Contractor program. Read More →
Dominion
Dominion is committed to helping our customers meet their energy efficiency goals. Dominion offers the tools and resources you need to get your energy usage in shape. Visit our website at www.dom.com to view energy saving tips, calculate your home’s energy usage, receive personalized conservation tips and engage in an energy conservation discussion on our blog. Read More →
Tarara Winery
Tarara Winery maintains sustainability by using selected cover crops to manage precipitation and no need for herbicides and wine is produced in a cave maintaining a constant 55 Degree F temp creating an atmosphere that does not require or have heating or cooling lowering energy demands. All heating and cooling of the property is done through geo-thermal utilizing our onsite lake. Cane-Pruned Vertical shoot positioning with aggressive leaf removal... [Read More...]
Dulles Electric
We feature the area’s largest lighting inventory including energy saving products on display in our 6,000 square foot lighting showroom with a sales staff that averages over 15 years in lighting design experience. The new facility has many “green” features not generally found in multi-use facilities, including an energy-saving roof with room for solar panels, bio-filters to process site water run-off and pollution to the Chesapeake Bay watershed,... [Read More...]
Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Read More →
Could the “Big Melt” Harm our Waterways?
Eventually, (we hope!) this snow will melt. And according to Liza Young with Loudoun Water, 10 inches of snow melts down to about one inch of water. So far this season, Dulles International Airport has measured a record-breaking 75 inches of snow. That’s 7.5 inches of additional water multiplied by Loudoun’s 521 square miles. Yikes! That’s a lot of volume! So, where does all this melting snow go? The majority of Loudoun County is... [Read More...]
Loudoun County Division of Waste Management
The Loudoun County Division of Waste Management Part of the Loudoun County Department of Construction & Waste Management, the Division of Waste Management operates the county’s solid waste management facility (the landfill), oversees county recycling and hazardous waste collection programs, and responds to residents’ complaints about illegal dumping and unsafe transportation of waste materials. This agency also regulates all solid... [Read More...]
Homewood Suites
PMHS hotels are members of HEAT since 2008, to reduce energy, waste, and CO2 emissions by 20% and water by 10% in five years (by 2014) at all of Hilton’s properties. Our hotels participate actively in recycling projects that include paper, glass and aluminum cans. Read More →
Solar Goose
SolarGoose is a solar LED Innovations company. Our products are made in the USA and are eco-friendly. The concept of the main flashlight is to have one base and an assortment of attachment heads for a variety of uses. The batteries are recharged by the sun allowing you to save money and the landfills. We exclusively use Handi-Crafters.org to carefully package the product and provide a job opportunity for individuals with employment... [Read More...]
Eco-Nize
Econize Closets specialize in cost efficient and beautiful home organization solutions for your home including custom closets, garages, pantries, laundries, mudrooms, media centers and much more. This local and family owned company also focuses on excellent customer service. Read More →
Artsy Fartsy Jewelry
Artsy Fartsy jewelry is designed using post consumer plastic containers that are hand cut, drilled and assembled into unique earring, necklace, bracelet, and brooch designs. Each piece in one of a kind. 98% of the product is recycled or repurposed from refuse and discarded thrift store items purchased at minimal cost. Not only is the product green, but the labels used in some of the designs reflect visibly that the product is function, attractive... [Read More...]
Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates
At Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, expert cardiac care and providing the best possible outcome for your pet and your family. As the world’s largest veterinary cardiology service, our vast experience, highly specialized training, and collaborative efforts provide state-of-the-art cardiac diagnostics, medical therapy, and interventional treatments for a wide variety of cardiac disease. Read More →
Holistic Moms Network
Living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey. No matter where you are on your parenting or holistic living journey, you are welcome at HMN! We are a diverse and open-minded community — a place where your choices are respected and where you can learn and become informed! Read More →
Greenworks Landscaping and Garden Center
GreenWorks Garden Center is a 12 acre nursery conveniently located on Route 50 just west of Chantilly, VA. Originally established in 1986 to support a thriving landscape company, it soon found a life and purpose of its own. As the quality and selection of plant material grew, so did a loyal following of wholesale and retail customers. We now have one of the area’s largest collections of trees and shrubs, as well as a wide variety of perennials... [Read More...]
Poo Bare, LLC
Poo Bare removes infectious dog waste from your lawn isolating your family from parasites and bacteria in dog waste. Dog Waste is considered a health threat and a pollutant by the CDC,Federal and State EPA, and every clean water advocacy group (studies show 20% of bacterial contamination of fresh water supplies can be traced back to dog waste). The recent closure of a puppy mill in West Virginia will result in possible EPA charges against the owner... [Read More...]
NOVA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS
NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Loudoun County’s first green pediatric dental practice located in Ashburn, promotes eco-friendly dentistry by blending a sustainable environment with state-of-the-art technology. As an eco-friendly practice, we are committed to our dental profession which values both outstanding patient care and outstanding planetary care. We recognize that as dental professionals we make decisions every day which impact... [Read More...]
Twilight Candle Shop
At Twilight Candle Shop we hand-pour our candles using only natural wax manufactured from soybeans. 100% soy candles do not contain paraffin, a petroleum derivative, and are healthier to use in your home. Soy candles are clean burning, long burning, biodegradable, and made from a renewable resource. They will not add toxins to the air you breathe. Soy candles are simply better – for you, your family, and your environment. Read More →
Under the Sea
Under the Sea has taught in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington DC since 1995, traveling to schools, libraries, parties, festivals, camps, scouting events, and all sorts of interesting places. We pride ourselves in offering the best programs on aquatic life, bring live sea animals for some presentations, and offering presentations by professional marine biologists! Read More →
Wildlife Ambassadors
Wildlife Ambassadors provides high quality, educational and entertaining programs. We strive to engage our audiences and create budding conservationists by letting our ambassadors tell their stories about their species and the environments they live in. Read More →
A Little Unique
A Little Unique offers a large variety of custom fabric collars and accessories for pets both large and small. Check out my website to learn about my collar recycling program and new organic fabric coming soon. Read More →
Arbonne
Premium Swiss skincare, anti-aging leader along with a holistic health & wellness line to meet your everyday needs at the smartest prices. Arbonne is committed to environmental responsibility. Read More →
Maid Brigade
Maid Brigade’s Green Clean Certified® cleaning system is the only house cleaning system that uses green cleaning solutions certified by Green Seal for a safe, yet thorough cleaning. Unlike harsh cleaning chemicals, our green cleaning solutions meet Green Seal’s environmental standard for industrial and institutional cleaners based on their reduced health risks and smog production potential. Read More →
Department of Forestry
Master Gardeners
Humane Society of Loudoun County
The Humane Society of Loudoun County, VA (HSLC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization founded in 1966 to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned, feral, and neglected animals from Loudoun County, VA. Our mission is to provide a second chance for our needy, four-legged friends and to work toward a time when all animals have loving homes. By visiting schools, retirement homes and other public venues, we try to enrich people’s lives with the magic... [Read More...]
Sterling Middle School Naturalist Club
Sterling Middle School’s Naturalist Club has grown with enthusiastic vigor into a great club. Sponsored by Mrs. Zupko, it has more than forty members this year. We have participated in several activities this year including, a GPS treasure hunt, collecting pet food for the Pet Pantry and investigating the tracks of local wildlife. Read More →
Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is dedicated to the promotion of the means and opportunities for educating the public to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water, air, wildlife and other natural resources of the United States, in Virginia and more specifically in Loudoun County. Further, we promote the enjoyment and wholesome utilization of those outdoor resources. Read More →
Raptor Conservancy of Virginia
Raptor Conservancy of Virginia education presentations utilize the display of live, non-releaseable raptors to inform children and adults about native wildlife, raptor rehabilitation, preservation of habitat, and respect for our wild neighbors. Read More →
Loudoun Watershed Management Stakeholder Steering Committee
The Loudoun Watershed Management Stakeholder Steering Committee is a community-based advisory body established to guide watershed planning and watershed management within Loudoun County. Among our many goals is to increase community understanding about watersheds and encourage individual and corporate stewardship by raising awareness of watershed functions, values, threats and concerns. Committee members represent 6 sectors of the Loudoun community:... [Read More...]
Always Thinking
Aoibhneas an Rince Irish Dancers
Aoibhneas an Rince Irish Dancers, a performing company of Irish dancers, ages 8 – 50-something. The “Joy of Dance” is both the English name and creed of the Aoibhneas an Rince Irish Dancers. The joy of exploring this dance form is expressed through the performance of Irish step and figure dancing in a mixture of the traditional and the updated, “Riverdance,” styles. Read More →
Heritage Farm Museum of LoudounCounty
E3Living
Green Homes LLC
Green Homes, LLC Home Energy Audits deliver a comprehensive report on your home’s thermal envelope. We illuminate building flaws and air leaks using state of the art equipment and show you how you can both increase the comfort of your home and save energy (money$). Read More →
Green Brilliance
GreenBrilliance is founded on the principle of a sustainable future. Our goal is to educate our customers in solar and its implementation and provide them the opportunity to contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help reverse global climate change. We believe that an educated customer is our best customer. Read More →
Loudoun Watershed Watch
KoolEarth
LCPS Energy Education Team
DRYHOME Sun Solutions
You can feel the difference when you walk into a room filled with sun light. Natural light and fresh air add to everyone’s enjoyment of their home. It’s dramatic effect in living spaces improves the quality of life and adds to the value of your home and efficiency. Read More →
SOLAR4Leesburg
Solar4Leesburg is a proud partnership of professionals from the construction and consulting disciplines focused on the sales, installation and maintenance of the highest quality Solar Systems by FATH Solar of Germany. We provide turn-key services to includes consultation, system sales, installation and set-up. We’re focused on providing solutions for: Residential, Commercial and Government. Read More →
Long and Foster
Bush Veterinary Neurology Service
When your pet needs highly specialized medical treatment, your veterinarian will recommend working with an outside specialist – an expert with years of advanced training in a particular field. BVNS is a recognized authority in specialty care, fully supported by a comprehensive range of the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art equipment. We are a completely paperless veterinary neurology service/hospital and recycle all paper that does come... [Read More...]
Denali Lights
Custom Stained Glass by local artist. Read More →
Moss Building and Design
Green is the Color of Money Moss Building & Design is a Class A licensed and insured, family-owned business that has established a reputation for excellence in remodeling additions, kitchens, bathrooms and basements throughout Northern Virginia. Moss also has a different take on green. Moss’s in-house, Certified Green Professional, Pete Hampel (a.k.a. Grumpy Green Guy) is concerned that too often the green hype by many has left the average... [Read More...]
Just Us Girlz
Hand-crafted Girls’ accessories for both little and big Girls. We offer head bands with bows, woven head bands, reversible head bands, clip on hair bows, girlie ribbon anklet socks and fun ribbon belts – all hand made with the finest quality ribbon in yummy Spring colors. What started off as simple as making custom hair accessories for my daughter, has now turned in to a fun craft business with both Mom and Daughter making head bands together.... [Read More...]
Reston Hospital Center
Hospital Corporation of America, (HCA), has joined Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading group for organizations in the healthcare community that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Read More →
Packing a Greener Lunch
I admit it. When planning my kids’ school lunches, convenience most often trumps eco-friendliness. Let’s face it. Single-serve applesauce cups, packaged snack bars and juice boxes are easily tossed into the lunch boxes on rushed mornings as the kids leave for the bus stop. But after learning that the average student in America creates 67 pounds of lunch packaging waste per school year, I’ve decided to try packing a greener lunch.... [Read More...]
Claude Moore Park
Claude Moore Park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. Because of Claude Moore Park’s open spaces, miles of hiking trails, pavilions, and ponds, the park hosts classes and activities that take advantage of these natural resources. Claude Moore Park encompasses 357 acres in Eastern Loudoun County in the neighborhood of Sterling, Virginia. This park is one of the last remaining green spaces in an area of housing and business development. Read More →
National Wildlife Federation
To inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. Wildlife’s ability to survive the challenges of the 21st century is becoming outpaced by the events that are transforming our world. Read More →
American Beauties Native Plants: Great Garden Plants That Support NWF!
Green Networking Happy Hour 2
Our first networking was fun and productive. Here is another opportunity to Meet and Network with Like Minded Eco-Friendly Businesses, Non-Profit Environmental Organizations and Green Consumers Help Promote Loudoun County Green Business Challenge Learn How to Participate at EarthDay@Loudoun 2010 Family Festival Host: EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival Type: Networking Network: Environmental / Eco-Friendly Date: Thursday, February 25,... [Read More...]
Loudoun Green Business Challenge
Loudoun’s Green Business Challenge, an initiative designed to recognize local businesses that adopt sound business practices and technologies that will conserve energy and reduce environmental impacts. The Loudoun County Chamber is proud to partner with the Board of Supervisors to address an issue of meaningful importance to so many Loudoun businesses. Any business or nonprofit organization whose operation resides in Loudoun County is eligible... [Read More...]
New Leaf Vegan Society
Palmercare Chiropractic
Our business is nearly paperless, we recycle, our office has a TON of plants, we use an all natural and holistic approach to healthcare. We encourage our practice members to achieve the highest levels of health they can. Through educational opportunities, we hope to communicate the value of ongoing chiropractic care. Our desire is to see our practice members abandon the prevailing sickness care model of health (waiting for symptoms and then taking... [Read More...]
Virginia Master Naturalist ~Banshee Reeks Chapter
The Banshee Reeks Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program supports a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the management of natural resources and natural areas within communities. An eight-month course is offered for anyone interested in obtaining certification as a Virginia Master Naturalist. The training covers topics in biogeography, botany, ecology, ornithology, management and conservation... [Read More...]
Ashburn Rental
We rent for your convenience! From tables and chairs to garden and contractors tools. We are your one stop shop for what you need. If we don’t have it, we’ll find it for you! Call us at 703-726-9449. Read More →
In Our Backyards: A Celebration of Loudoun’s Historic and Environmental Heritage
Sunday, January 31, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Loudoun Water in Ashburn Sponsored by the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition, a group of local organizations dedicated to the preservation, enhancement, and celebration of Loudoun’s unique historic and environmental assets. Come and enjoy multiple exhibits highlighting each organization’s activities. Learn how you can get involved in preservation and conservation projects... [Read More...]
From National Wildlife Federation
Leesburg Animal Park
The Leesburg Animal Park has many animal residents that you can meet, pet and feed. We reuse and recycle as much as possible, practice water conservation and manure spreading. Feel free to visit the Giant Tortoises, the Lemurs, and the Serval Cats. You can also jump onto a Wagon Ride, Pony Ride or Live Animal Show! Come and visit Leesburg Animal Park in beautiful Loudoun County. Petting Zoo at the event is provided by Leesburg Animal Park. Read More →
Save Money by Weatherstripping this Winter
Board Adopts Resolution in Support of Earth Day
EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is set for April 25th. On January 20th, 2010, The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution in support of Earth Day, which will be observed on April 22, 2009, and endorses the EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival as the official event scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 25th. The resolution, approved by a unanimous vote, reads: WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy... [Read More...]
Fair Trade Winds
Fair Trade Winds is Fairfax, Virginia’s first exclusively fair trade store. It is a family-run business committed to helping alleviate global poverty and increase social responsibility through fair trade. The store seeks to empower consumers to become an integral part of a cooperative effort that benefits farmers, artisans, and the environment. Read More →
Notaviva Vineyards
Notaviva Vineyards practices low-impact sustainable farming and pest management programs. Our wine making principles are based on the philosophies of being a true “Artisan” winery, in particular: Attention and dedication to detail, focus on quality, honest craftsmanship. To these ends we strive to source the best wine grapes possible, going to great lengths in our vineyard to ensure our viticultural practices deliver on the promise... [Read More...]
Friends of Banshee Reeks
The Friends of Banshee Reeks (FOBR) is a nonprofit organization of volunteers. The group’s goals are protecting, enhancing, and preserving the natural, physical, and cultural heritage of the 725 acre Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County. Read More →
Audubon Naturalist Society
Enjoy nature at the Audubon Naturalist Society’s Rust Nature Sanctuary in Leesburg throughout the year. Each season has something to fascinate nature lovers, from spring frog choruses to turkey tracks in the snow. And the more often you visit, the more you’ll find. Our 68 acres encompasses meadows, forests, and ponds where you’ll find a variety of wildlife and plants. Read More →
Loudoun County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension
The Loudoun County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Loudoun County improve their lives. We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development,... [Read More...]
BikeLoudoun
BikeLoudoun was formed in late 2008 as a countywide advocacy group to lobby Loudoun Government and Virginia Department of Transportation to install bike lanes, wide paved shoulders or paved paths on current and planned roads. The goal is to achieve a network of well-connected bikeways that enable anyone to safely travel by bike anywhere throughout the county. Read More →
Diana’s Books
Diana’s Books is nonprofit organization whose simple mission is to rescue and reuse books. We try to do our best with each item given to us. If it is suitable for our international beneficiaries, it is sent. If it can be sold to raise funds for our mission, it is sold. We distribute books locally for free. If the book cannot be rescued, we recycle for paper. Don’t forget, during the event, if you have books, any kind, to donate bring... [Read More...]
ALoft
Aloft provides shampoo and body wash dispensers in showers to reduce the amount of plastic bottles used by each guest. Drive a hybrid? We’ll give you rock star parking to show it off! (Hybrid Car VIP parking right up front). Refresh; our daily housekeeping includes a green program that helps us save both water and energy.∙ Visit the Digital News stand once you log into our free WiFi and download a complimentary magazine. Read it on the plane... [Read More...]
The National Capital Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Assoc.
The National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association strives to improve the quality of life for people suffering from Lyme and other Tick-Borne illnesses by offering support and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families, healthcare workers, and the community at large about these diseases. We have set forth three strategic objectives. Read More →
Meet Ranger Rick
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EarthDay@Loudoun
Solar Shade and Power Company
Solar Shade and Power Company is dedicated to working with residential and commercial customers to reduce energy consumption and to provide renewable solar energy technology. We work with our customers to analyze their energy needs, develop a plan to reduce energy requirements, and recommend any combination of energy efficient window coverings, solar hot water heating, and electricity generation through the use of photovoltaic solar panels. Read More →
Embassy Suites Dulles North
PMHS Group hotels are members of HEAT since 2008, to reduce energy, waste, and CO2 emissions by 20% and water by 10% in five years (by 2014) at all of Hilton’s properties. Our hotels participate actively in recycling projects that include paper, glass and aluminum cans. Read More →
