EarthDay@Loudoun News and Articles
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...]
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 →
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...]
Van Metre Investment Properties
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...]
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 →
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 →
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
EarthDay@Loudoun 2009 Educates and Inspires Thousands by Tracy T. Gilliam
The beautiful Broadlands area of Northern Virginia was host to Loudoun County’s first annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 26th. The temperature rose to nearly 95 degrees on the bright, gorgeous summer-like day, but it didn’t detract visitors from throughout the DC Metro area from attending. Event organizers expected 500 attendees for its inaugural event and instead the four-hour festival attracted more than 2,000 from Loudoun County... [Read More...]
