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Events

Loudoun County VCE Events!

Upcoming Events in Loudoun County:

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on February 29th. Please open the flyer to learn more about: 2024FruitTreePruningWorkshop (Landscape))

2024 Viticulture meeting and pruning contest on March 4th . This year Jiya Vineyards, a 3-year-old vineyard, will host out program and the pair pruning competition. Experts from VT AREC Winchester will be presenting. Please open the flyer to learn more about: 2024Viticultureandpruningcontest

Blueberry physiology and pruning workshop on March 7th. Our VT Small Fruit specialist, Dr. Jayesh Samtani will be presenting. Please open the flyer to learn more about: 2024 Blueberryphyandpruning

Generation NEXT Program. Generation NEXT is a VCE and VA Dept. of Forestry Program that aims to help families conduct legacy planning – estate planning for rural lands – to keep their land intact, in forest (or farm), and in family. This webinar focuses on tools for conserving working lands, primarily woodland. Cost for the webinar is $10/family. Learn more at: www.tinyurl.com/GenNextHome and here: cons-tools-one-page or reach out to Beth Sastre with any questions.

For more information contact Beth Sastre at flores69@vt.edu the Commercial Horticulturist for Loudoun County VCE

 

Events, Horticulture Club Announcements

Winter Poinsettia Sale is BACK! Nov 28 and 30

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The Horticulture  Club’s annual Winter Poinsettia Sale is BACK!

This year we even have exciting news! We’re partnering with the NOVA Loudoun Campus Parking Office to offer credit and debit card transactions for the first time ever! That’s right! No more worrying about remembering the exact amount in cash or forgetting your checkbook!

From 11 am to 5 pm on 11/28 and 11/30 , the Loudoun Campus Greenhouse located at 46447 Ankers Shop Cir, Sterling, VA 20164 will be open to the public for general sale.

This year we have 16 premium and unique varieties, some of which won’t be found anywhere else in the area! Each 6.5″ pot is $10 and includes a hand wrapped decorative pot foil, a support stake, a protective paper sleeve, and care instructions. All profits go towards the Horticulture Club’s participation in the 2024 Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival as well as  supporting education in Horticulture.

For more information contact the Horticulture Club via DM on Instagram or Facebook, or by email at hortclubnvcc@gmail.com 

@NVCCHortClub on Instagram
NVCC Horticulture Club on Facebook

Events, Horticulture Club Announcements

Fall Foliage Hike- Horticulture Club

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I know everyone’s been busy getting into the swing of things for the fall semester, but don’t get so busy that you miss the beauty all around you! Come join us this Thursday, September 21st at 10am in the parking lot of Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park!

We will be meeting on Edwards Ferry Rd by the Grainery/Stable Ruins and then hiking the White Trail.
https://www.novaparks.com/sites/default/files/maps/RedRockMap.pdf
The white trail is a 1.2-mile loop trail with an amazing view of the Potomac River and is rated as easy to moderate on AllTrails.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/red-rock-wilderness-overlook-regional-park
There has been some rain recently that may have washed out parts of the trail, if that is the case we will be taking the blue trail to the overlook as an out-and-back. Any changes to the intended route will be determined day of based on recommendations from NOVA Parks and their Rangers.

Horticulturist Kyra will be there leading the hike with their emergency backpack, but please remember to bring appropriate shoes, your own water, bug spray, and sunscreen.

We cant wait to frolic in the fall foliage together!

Jobs

Multiple Positions- WildWood Landscape

WildWood Landscape, one of Loudoun County’s best landscaping companies, is looking to fill multiple open positions! Whether you’re looking to flex your design muscles, your landscape construction and maintenance, or your small business management muscles, there’s an open position you should apply for!

https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/careers/ 

The open Junior Landscape Designer position would be perfect for a recent Landscape Design Specialization graduate, or a student close to graduation!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/junior-landscape-designer_2023-06/

The open Landscape Designer position would be perfect for someone who already has a bachelor’s degree with an additional A.A.S. in Landscape Deisgn!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/landscape-designer_2023-06/

The open Landscape Foreman would be perfect for someone who is already in the landscape construction industry and looking to utilize their experience somewhere else!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/landscape-foreman_2023-05/

The General Manager position would be great for someone looking to apply their business management and financial data analysis skills as a tenured leader!
https://www.wildwoodlandscape.com/general-manager_2023-05/

Don’t hesitate to apply as these amazing opportunities won’t last long!

 

 

Jobs

Community Engagement and Agriculture Coordinator- INMED

Are you looking for a part-time position that you know will help make a difference in your local community? INMED Partnerships for Children is a Loudoun County based non-profit that specializes in sustainable agriculture globally for low-income communities, and they are looking to fill a Community Engagement and Agriculture Coordinator position that is just that! INMED’s mission statement is “Building pathways for vulnerable children, families, and communities to achieve well-being and self-reliance”. As the Community Engagement and Agriculture Coordinator, you will help manage and maintain the aquaponics system, gardens, and greenhouse operation in a learning environment for at-risk youths! If you’re interested in applying for this position please contact Jennifer Lassiter Smith <jsmith@inmed.org>

https://inmedusa.org/

Community Engagement and Agriculture Coordinator- INMED

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Jobs

Market Manager and Outreach Coordinator- Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Cooperative

Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Cooperative, who are responsible for hosting and executing the Leesburg, Cascades & Gilbert’s Corner farmers markets, is looking to fill positions for the upcoming farmer market season! They are looking for a Market Manager and an Outreach Coordinator! The LVHMC’s mission is to promote local, sustainable, and organic agriculture, increase economic opportunities for farmers and small food businesses, offer experiential learning about and access to healthy local foods, and build a vibrant gathering place for residents and visitors.

The Market manager will work with vendors, consumers, community partners, and the board of directors to support the mission & vision of LVHMC.

The Outreach Coordinator will work along with our Market Coordinator to execute the day-to-day operations of the cooperative and support LVHMC’s mission and vision.

If either of these opportunities interest you, don’t hesitate to apply! The farmers’ market season is almost in full swing!

https://www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org/work-with-us

To apply visit the website above, or send an email to info@loudounfarmersmarkets.org with the subject line: “I’d like to apply for the position of Market Manager for Leesburg!” or “I’d like to apply for the position of Outreach Coordinator!” that includes a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references!

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Events, Horticulture Club Announcements

Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale is Back! April 11 and 13

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NOVA’s Horticulture Club and Program is excited to announce the return of its annual plant sale in the Loudoun Campus greenhouse! This year, we’re selling new varieties of annuals, bedding plants, and indoor plants that we’ve never before carried! This includes more options for shade and greater color diversity. There are 13 different types of plants to choose from including Geraniums, Angelonia, Torenia, and New Guinea Impatiens. Each 5.5” student-grown plant will be $10 and we can only accept payment by cash or check. The greenhouse will be open on Tuesday and Thursday, April 11 and 13 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. If you’re unable to come out to the Loudoun campus greenhouse, the Horticulture Club will also be participating in this year’s Leesburg Flower and Garden festival! You can find their booth at the intersection of Kings St and Market St in downtown Leesburg, as well as week full of fun and flowers!

If you have any questions, please call or email Horticulturist Kyra Longacre, KLongacre@nvcc.edu, at 703-948-7754

spring plant sale flyer

Internships, Jobs

Multiple Positions- Legacy Farms

Are you looking to make a difference in your position? are you neurodiverse? If you are, take a look at these positions that came in from Legacy Farms located outside of Leesburg, VA.
Legacy Farms is a 501(c)3 non-profit with gardens on the grounds of Temple Hall Farm Regional Park and Fabbioli Cellars, just outside of  Leesburg. Our neurodiverse team of staff, mentors, and apprentices grow and deliver herbs, flowers, and vegetables to area businesses, CSA customers, and food pantries. The nonprofit offers a vocational training program for neurodivergent individuals ages 16 and up, focused on mentoring job skills, increased self-awareness, and personal development. Legacy Farms is launching a profit-focused flower business based on its two-year track record of delivering a robust floral CSA called Legacy Blooms. The objective of this floral business, over time, will be to generate revenue sufficient to self-fund the nonprofit’s vocational training programs and goals for supporting neurodiversity.

Legacy Farms – Assistant Farm Program Manager Job Description – Part-time – 2023

Legacy Farms – Farmer_Gardener Job Description – Part-time – 2023

Legacy Farms – Mentor Job Description 2023

3 – Legacy Farms – Bouquet Production Assistant Job Description – 2023

 

Internships

Volunteer Opportunities- Cannabreeze Hemp Farm and Company

Are you looking to get into the exciting world of hemp and/or cannabis production? Are you still looking to fulfill your HRT 290 Cooperative Internship requirement? If so, this opportunity was made for you. With the farm located in Lovettsville, VA, and products sold at markets throughout the DMV, Cannabreeze is a great local and Veteran Owned business to get started in.

Cannabreeze Volunteer Opportunities

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