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SUMMARY:Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting via zoom.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/board-meeting-18/
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SUMMARY:Clean the Bay day
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that registration for Clean the Bay Dayis now live!   \n\n\n\nEvery year Virginians all over the state join together to clean litter that jeopardizes the health of our bay. To participate on Saturday\, June 7 register here or visit cbf.org/clean. The earlier you register\, the more choices you will have regarding cleanup sites. For groups\, it is recommended you register early to ensure you can all be at the same location. During registration you’ll be asked to select a locality\, for example Virginia Beach\, and they’ll pair you with a site in that area. This year we’re highlighting ​​Zone Captainsand their critical work helping Clean the Bay Day run smoothly.  \n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you have any questions or run into any site issues. Thank you again for your interest in joining this huge volunteer event! 
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/clean-the-bay-day-2/
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SUMMARY:Love your mother Co. art show
DESCRIPTION:Annual Love your mother Co recycled art show/fundraiser.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/love-your-mother-co-art-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting via Zoom by invite.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/board-meeting-19/
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CREATED:20250717T212648Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting by invite only via zoom.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/board-meeting-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
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SUMMARY:Annual Canoe Cleanup of the Potomac
DESCRIPTION:Keep Loudoun Beautiful is gearing up for our annual canoe cleanup event.  Join us as we paddle down the Potomac River collecting tires and trash found along and in the water. \n\n\n\nThis year’s cleanup event is set for Sunday\, August 3rd\, rain or shine.  (There will be NO RAIN DATE). \n\n\n\nWe will meet at 8:45 am at the McKimmey Boat Ramp\, just off Rte 15 before you get to the Point of Rocks bridge. We will put in and paddle down the Potomac River picking up trash and tires.  The trip will end at Riverside on the Potomac\, in Lucketts\, VA\, around 1 pm where we will haul the trash and tires from the canoes into dumpsters.  The day ends at 2 pm with a pizza lunch. \n\n\n\nDrivers will drop off their passengers at the McKimmey Boat Ramp and drive to the take out location at Riverside on the Potomac to park their vehicles.   A driver shuttle van will be waiting at Riverside on the Potomac to take drivers back to the McKinney Boat Ramp. \n\n\n\nThe event fee is $30 per person.  There will be 2 persons per canoe.  The event fee includes the canoe\, paddle\, safety vest\, river guide\, cleanup supplies\, and a pizza lunch.  The event fee helps to defray the cost of putting together the event and to avoid “no-shows”. \n\n\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. \n\n\n\nPlease wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.  Bring a reusable water bottle\, sunscreen\, a towel\, a hat\, and a change of clothes.  **This will be a plastic water bottle-free event.**  \n\n\n\nThere is a limit of 18 canoes for this cleanup event\, so sign up to reserve your canoe/spot before they’re all filled up!
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/annual-canoe-cleanup-of-the-potomac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20250609T170728Z
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SUMMARY:8th annual trash pick-up club of Ashburn pick-up and run/walk
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual Trash Pick-Up Club of Ashburn Trash Pick-up Run or Walk is Saturday\, September 27th at 10am EST in “Old Town” Ashburn\, VA (At the W&OD Parking lot at Milepost 27.5 (20702 Ashburn Rd\, Ashburn VA 20147) (You’ll see it) \n\n\n\nThis pick-up is free to all! Free T-shirts (multiple colors available). Participants will also be provided gloves\, eco-friendly trash bags and trash grabber tools. \n\n\n\nAll routes finish under a finish line archway made of old Amazon boxes!! Participant medals made from old Amazon boxes for all who participate. \n\n\n\nAward ceremony will be emceed by longtime Ashburn resident and inventor of Plogging (nice try Sweden) Phillip Mo Sachs (born 1875). \n\n\n\nThis year we are picking up all the litter in Ashburn.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/8th-annual-trash-pick-up-club-of-ashburn-pick-up-and-run-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
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CREATED:20250301T205121Z
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SUMMARY:Hail to the Trail Green Expo
DESCRIPTION:Come out the the 12th annual Purcellville Hail to the trail expo. We will have a KLB booth there\, please come by and say hi.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/hail-to-the-trail-green-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
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CREATED:20250930T181207Z
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SUMMARY:Lovettsville clean up
DESCRIPTION: Join @beautifuloudoun & the Town of Lovettsville for the annual Fall Community Clean-Up: \n\n\n\n Sunday\, October 5 \n\n\n\n 2:00–4:00 PM \n\n\n\n Start at the Town Green (Walker Pavilion) \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly event is a great way to show some LOVE for Lovettsville and earn volunteer hours.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/lovettsville-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual Cascades Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:Registration is coming soon! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere:  We’ll be meeting at the Quarterpath Trace Community Center\, at 20430 Quarterpath Trace Circle\, Sterling\, which is at the intersection of Algonkian Pkwy and Quarterpath Trace Circle. Restrooms will be available at the Quarterpath Trace Community Center. \n\n\n\nWe require registration for everyone who’d like to participate. We are trying to assign areas beforehand to be more prepared and help things move smoother. There is a cut off limit as to how many people participate.  \n\n\n\nWe will provide safety vests\, gloves\, bags\, grabbers\, fruit\, granola bars and water. Please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle! In line with our mission\, this will be a “plastic bottle-free zone”. \n\n\n\nSCOUT TROOPS – We have KLB patches for the Scouts! Please indicate in the sign up your troop number\, age of kids\, and the number of kids and adults participating. Please just have the leader fill out 1 registration for whole troop. \n\n\n\nREUSE YOUR T-SHIRTS FROM PRIOR YEARSIn an effort to reduce our ecological footprint\, we are not printing new t-shirts. But we will have new/never used t-shirts from past years that you may take. We do encourage you to wear your KLB t-shirt from previous events you have attended. \n\n\n\nHELP US FIND MORE LOCATIONS TO CLEAN:If you have seen litter in the Cascades area (park\, roadway\, school\, anything) that is in need of folks to clean up\, please email rdwoodr123@gmail.com and report it so we can add it to our list of areas to clean up. \n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:Since the Cascades Trash Bash is a community service event\, it qualifies for community service hours for your school\, scout troop\, or other organization. Just be sure to bring your forms for us to sign
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/annual-trash-bash/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
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UID:37502-1772085600-1772136000@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Annual Area leader meeting
DESCRIPTION:By invite only. Our annual area leader meeting/dinner. Supplies will be given out at this event. We will have 2 guest speakers.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/annual-area-leader-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
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SUMMARY:Purcellville town cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Purcellville is once again partnering with Keep Loudoun Beautiful for the annual Town-wide clean-up. Individuals and groups may volunteer to pick up trash on Saturday\, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. To participate\, please register online by Monday\, March 2: https://purcellvilleva.gov/977/Town-Wide-Clean-Up. \n\n\n\nThe Town of Purcellville invites all citizens\, families\, individuals\, sports teams/organizations\, scouts\, church groups\, and all other volunteers to participate in this beneficial effort which will focus on roadside and trail clean-up. Volunteers are encouraged to participate by helping maintain the mission of Keep Loudoun Beautiful:•Maintain the natural beauty and visual quality of Loudoun County•Encourage and educate citizens to keep Loudoun beautiful•Promote public awareness of environmental challenges and suggested solutions\, like reducing\, reusing\, and recycling•Improve County trash disposal and eliminate illegal dumping \n\n\n\nThe Purcellville area leaders for Keep Loudoun Beautiful are Ella Stevenson and Ashley Galletta\, both of whom are junior members of the Purcellville Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee. They will follow up with those who register to provide additional details about the locations for trash pick-up. For additional information\, email purcellvilleva.klb@gmail.com.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/purcellville-town-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
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SUMMARY:Willowsford annual cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Willowsford community in Aldie will host their cleanup.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for our fourth annual Village wide clean-up day\, Friday\, March 20th\, 2025 from 10-12pm! Keeping Willowsford beautiful takes a Village\, participating in this clean-up day is only one way you can make a difference in your community. This is a day LCPS has off school and a great opportunity for students to get additional volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nSign up below for a zone of your choice in each of the four Villages of Willowsford. In your assigned zone\, walk along main roads\, residential streets\, amenity areas\, and trails searching for trash in catchment areas like along fences\, ponds\, tree lines\, and more. As you explore your zone\, please be mindful of private property and do not enter resident yards.  \n\n\n\nAll supplies\, including trash bags\, will be provided at Check-in locations. Click here to view detailed maps of the zones in each village.  \n\n\n\nOnce you sign up\, keep an eye out for emails with further instructions as we get closer to the event. Have questions in the meantime? Email us at info@WillowsfordConservancy.org.  \n\n\n\nSee something\, do something. Pick it up!
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/willowsford-annual-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260212T012809Z
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UID:37524-1774686600-1774740600@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Sterling Foundation community stream cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Stream cleanup is a fantastic way to volunteer your time and make a difference in your community by helping keep our environment clean and green! \n\n\n\nOur waterways directly impact our local eco systems as well as the ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay\, where all the water flows to. \n\n\n\n Everyone participating must registerEveryone participating must complete and sign a waiver Minors must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n Wear long pants\, ling sleeves\, and boots. Bring a refillable water bottle. \n\n\n\nWhere to meet:Sterling Outlet Center Parking Lot300 Enterprise StSterling\, Va 20164 \n\n\n\nWhen:Sign in 8:30 – 9:00 AM. \n\n\n\nPlease visit our website for more information and to access our waiver in English y en Español!www.sterlingfoundation.org/stream 
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/sterling-foundation-community-stream-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
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UID:37587-1775894400-1775926800@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Philomont beautiful cleanup event
DESCRIPTION:April 11-12\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis year\, as in past years\, members of the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) will be walking the roads around Philomont and vicinity picking up trash on April 11 & 12\, helping to “Keep Philomont Beautiful” as part of the Keep Loudoun Beautiful Campaign.  Over 20 road segments\, measuring over 21 miles total length\, are included in this effort (see attached photo for included road segments).  You are invited to participate.  To learn more or to signup\, contact PVFD President Chris Young via email mailbox@philomontvfd.org. 
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/philomont-beautiful-cleanup-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T212256Z
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SUMMARY:Leesburg town cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Town celebrates Keep Leesburg Beautiful (KLB) throughout the month of April each year. \n\n\n\nThis initiative is an opportunity for businesses\, residents\, and community groups to come together to make Leesburg a cleaner place for all. The Town welcomes volunteers to get outside in the Spring by hosting a litter clean-up competition\, where the winning group will be presented with the Golden Grabber. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the annual event\, the Town is happy to provide supplies; like trash bags\, gloves\, safety vests and trash grabbers for clean up events throughout the year. \n\n\n\nYouth groups\, community organizations\, churches\, businesses\, homeowners associations\, families\, and individuals are encouraged to participate. Keep Leesburg Beautiful is a great opportunity for anyone who needs to complete community service hours. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/public-works/keep-leesburg-beautiful
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/leesburg-town-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260314T003355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T003359Z
UID:37552-1775995200-1776013200@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek cleanup
DESCRIPTION:We have a VERY large area in Leesburg that needs cleaned up. This is off the W&OD trail so it is in the woods a bit. We are in need of 60 or more adults for this event. 17 years old and older ONLY. This is an area where homeless people some times live. It is A LOT of beer cans and bottles\, old clothes\, pillows\, mattresses\, tents\, on and on. More than I have ever seen before. We will have at least one police officer on site for this so that we do not interfere with any homeless folks.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Sycloin rd se and the W&OD. Park in the paring lot for Crystal blue aqautics and walk to to the trail.  \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Gloves- good thick gloves\, boots\, and your own water bottle.  \n\n\n\nDate: April 12th at noon til 5pm \n\n\n\nI can not stress enough that this is a lot of litter. We will supply trash and recycle bags\, grabber sticks\, and safety vests. You will be picking up trash with your hands cause it will be too heavy for the grabber stick. BRING GLOVES!  We will put everything at a spot for the town of Leesburg to haul off the next day.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions email alicia@keeploudounbeautiful.org
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/tuscarora-creek-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260326T220955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T220959Z
UID:37557-1776502800-1776517200@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Round Hill cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Niels Poulsen Park on April 18th (rain date April 25). Please register on the sign up form. Steve Weitlich will be your leader for the event.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/round-hill-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260311T204824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T204827Z
UID:37537-1776506400-1776520800@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Purcellville mini forest planting
DESCRIPTION:Through its Virginia Trees for Clean Water Program\, the Virginia Department of Forestry granted the Town of Purcellville funding to enhance the mini-forest. This effort was initiated last year through the same source of funding. The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is continuing their support of this effort. There will be regular volunteer days to remove invasive plants and prepare the area for two plantings: one on October 11\, 2025 to kick off the week-long Celebrate Purcellville and a second planting on April 18\, 2026\, close to Earth Day. The schedule of volunteer and planting days is below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Planting Day\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon – Remove invasive plants and check the trees\n\n\n\n\nThe mini-forest is located on S. 20th Street between Makersmiths (785 S. 20th Street) and the Town Wastewater Plant (1001 S. 2th Street). It is on the same side of the street as both facilities. \n\n\n\nThe project team is following a protocol that was developed and refined over 4 decades by late Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki\, and has been implemented in cities around the world. It includes planting native trees\, shrubs\, and herbs at a high density in fertile soil to promote rapid growth. \n\n\n\nThe project will engage residents\, community groups\, students\, and scouts to help plant and maintain the native trees\, shrubs\, and perennials; transform a field into a species-rich native forest to strengthen the health of the ecosystem; and encourage environmental education\, recreation\, and stewardship. 
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/purcellville-mini-forest-planting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260327T002801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T002803Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Banshee Reeks Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Arbor Day celebration honoring Virginia’s 250th anniversary\, featuring the planting of a commemorative Liberty Tree—the first officially registered Liberty Tree in the Commonwealth of Virginia. \n\n\n\nA native White Oak\, selected specifically for Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, will be planted due to its high ecological value. Oaks support hundreds of insect species\, including more than 500 species of moths and butterflies that rely on them as host plants. \n\n\n\nStay afterward for a family-friendly bring your own picnic on the lawn with plenty of fun for all ages! \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the VA250 statewide celebration.No registration required. \n\n\n\nEVENT INFORMATION:What is a Liberty Tree?The Liberty Tree was a powerful symbol of colonial resistance in the American Revolution\, originating as a specific elm tree in Boston used by the Sons of Liberty for protests against British rule\, most famously against the Stamp Act. This historic tree became a beacon of hope to colonists and a symbol of American freedom. In an attempt to stymie these colonists\, the British destroyed Boston’s Liberty Tree. Suddenly\, patriots throughout the 13 colonies began to designate new Liberty Trees. Today\, planting a dedicated Liberty Tree promotes the value and benefits of trees to current and future generations while informing\, educating and inspiring youth with stories of their connection to historic “legacy” trees. \n\n\n\nWhat is Arbor Day?Arbor Day (from the Latin “arbor”\, meaning tree) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. The idea for Arbor Day originally came from J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska as he and fellow pioneers traveled the treeless plains in the 1800s. Today\, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future; the simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that a tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water\, cooling shade\, a habitat for wildlife\, healthier communities\, and endless natural beauty – all better for tomorrow. \n\n\n\nWhy 2026 Matters?We celebrate Arbor Day this year with an emphasis on America’s 250th birthday. We plant trees as living tributes to American history and symbols of future hope\, connecting community service initiatives while honoring local legacies that align with national efforts to promote environmental health and civic duty. \n\n\n\nWhy Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve?Banshee is Loudoun County’s only dedicated nature preserve\, the largest property owned by the county government at 695 acres\, and known for its diverse habitats or forests\, wetlands\, and meadows with over 15 miles of hiking trails open to the public. Banshee Reeks is included in the Loudoun County Heritage Register and is also a designated Virginia Treasure\, identified as one of Virginia’s most important ecological\, cultural\, scenic\, and recreational assets. Historic Goose Creek\, a designated State Scenic River\, flows alongside Banshee Reeks’ southern border\, adding deeper natural\, ecological\, and historical significance to the land. Banshee Reeks is also a key partner within the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area\, collaborating on projects like the Living Legacy Tree Planting to commemorate Civil War history\, connecting the preserve’s rich history and natural beauty with the larger regional narrative of American heritage. Furthermore\, Banshee includes historic structures like the 1841 stone house that is the current Visitor Center\, is an integral part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail (VBWT)\, and is host to the Banshee Reeks Chapter of Master Naturalists\, the first chartered chapter in Virginia.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/tree-planting-with-banshee-reeks-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
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UID:37561-1777107600-1777114800@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Adopt a trail day-Purcellville
DESCRIPTION:Adopt A Trail cleanup! \n\n\n\nAs you have probably seen\, we are in that sweet spot with weather being good enough to get out to do clean-ups\, along with limited foliage so we can see everything that needs to be picked up. It’s the perfect time to schedule a clean-up of our KLB adopted W&OD trail section. \n\n\n\nOn April 25\, the Friends of the W&OD will observe “Celebrate Trails” Day. So we need volunteers to help cleanup our section in Purcellville. We invite you to get out for a clean-up that day to support this important event sponsored by Rails to Trails.
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/adopt-a-trail-day-purcellville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260212T012430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T012434Z
UID:37522-1777107600-1777118400@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Countryside cleanup-Sterling
DESCRIPTION:Trash and recycling bags\, grabber sticks\, and safety vests will be provided\, along with designated cleanup areas. Volunteers can sign up individually or as a group—and if there’s a specific area you’d like to help spruce up\, let us know when you register! Register with Gabi Warwick at countryside@legumnorman.com or call (703) 430-0715
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/countryside-cleanup-sterling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260402T211643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T211649Z
UID:37585-1777190400-1777222800@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Town of Lovettsville cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Details and sign up coming soon!
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/town-of-lovettsville-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190559
CREATED:20260326T222223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T222226Z
UID:37559-1777716000-1777723200@keeploudounbeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Leesburg- Heritage area cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Cleanup of Evergreen Mills road in Leesburg.  \n\n\n\nThank you for participating in a Keep Loudoun Beautiful cleanup for the SE Leesburg-Heritage area. This activity qualifies for those seeking community service hours. Groups or individuals of all ages are welcome! \n\n\n\nOur first cleanup this year will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd\, from 10:00-12:00 along Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg. We will meet in the parking lot at Heritage High School near the main entrance for the buses. \n\n\n\nI will provide all the necessary supplies to those who complete this online registration form. Supplies include gloves\, safety vests\, plastic bags\, and trash pickers. Light refreshments will also be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes\, use insect repellent\, and bring their own reusable water bottles. \n\n\n\nThank you for your service! \n\n\n\nChad Green\, KLB Leader for SE Leesburg-Heritage AreaPhone: 540-391-1482 | E-mail: chadgreen@verizon.net
URL:https://keeploudounbeautiful.org/event/leesburg-heritage-area-cleanup/
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