Willowsford annual cleanup
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Willowsford community in Aldie will host their cleanup.

Join 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.

Sign 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.

All supplies, including trash bags, will be provided at Check-in locations. Click here to view detailed maps of the zones in each village.

Once 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.

See something, do something. Pick it up!

Sterling Foundation community stream cleanup
2026-03-28 08:30 - 23:30
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!

Our waterways directly impact our local eco systems as well as the ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay, where all the water flows to.

Everyone participating must registerEveryone participating must complete and sign a waiver Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear long pants, ling sleeves, and boots. Bring a refillable water bottle.

Where to meet:Sterling Outlet Center Parking Lot300 Enterprise StSterling, Va 20164

When:Sign in 8:30 – 9:00 AM.

Please visit our website for more information and to access our waiver in English y en Español!www.sterlingfoundation.org/stream

Philomont beautiful cleanup event
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00
April 11-12, 2026

This 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.

Leesburg town cleanup
2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00
The Town celebrates Keep Leesburg Beautiful (KLB) throughout the month of April each year.

This 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.

In 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.

Youth 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.

https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/public-works/keep-leesburg-beautiful

Tuscarora Creek cleanup
2026-04-12 12:00 - 17:00
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.

Location: Sycloin rd se and the W&OD. Park in the paring lot for Crystal blue aqautics and walk to to the trail.

What to bring: Gloves- good thick gloves, boots, and your own water bottle.

Date: April 12th at noon til 5pm

I 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.

If you have any questions email alicia@keeploudounbeautiful.org

Round Hill cleanup
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00
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.

Purcellville mini forest planting
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00
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.

Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Planting Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon – Remove invasive plants and check the trees

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

KLB board meeting
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00
Board members only meeting via Zoom.

Tree Planting with Banshee Reeks Preserve
2026-04-24 16:00 - 19:00
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.

A 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.

Stay afterward for a family-friendly bring your own picnic on the lawn with plenty of fun for all ages!

This event is part of the VA250 statewide celebration.No registration required.

EVENT 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.

What 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.

Why 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.

Why 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.

Adopt a trail day-Purcellville
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00
Adopt A Trail cleanup!

As 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.

On 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.

Countryside cleanup-Sterling
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
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

Town of Lovettsville cleanup
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Keep Loudoun Beautiful and the Town of Lovettsville are hosting the annual Spring Community Clean-Up, which is a chance for us all to come together and keep our town beautiful. Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some LOVE for Lovettsville!

Date: Sunday, April 26

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Starting Location: Town Green at Walker Pavilion

Leesburg- Heritage area cleanup
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00
Cleanup of Evergreen Mills road in Leesburg.

Thank 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!

Our 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.

I 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.

Thank you for your service!

Chad Green, KLB Leader for SE Leesburg-Heritage AreaPhone: 540-391-1482 | E-mail: chadgreen@verizon.net

Round Hill cleanup
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00

Monthly Board Meeting
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:00
Board meeting via zoom by invite only.

Teen Leadership council volunteering event
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00
Ashburn library

43316 Hay RdAshburn, VA 20147

Adults and teens are welcome to come and learn from multiple different organizations on different ways you can volunteer in the county. Come to the KLB booth and meet Alicia our president.

Love your mother co. art gallery show
2026-06-15 04:00

Board Meeting
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:00

Sterling Summer cleanup
2026-07-25 08:45 - 12:30
Volunteers meet at Briar Patch Park at 8:45am to check in, get trash bags, safety vests, grabbers and assignments. Invite a neighbor or friend to join you. Wear bright colors, bring gloves and water.

Annual canoe cleanup of the Potomac
2026-08-23 08:45 - 14:00
We have the sign up ready to roll for our annual canoe cleanup of the Potomac River. This year it will be August 23rd. We only have 18 spots available so please sign up quickly if you want to help again this year. All the details of the event are on the sign up link below.

If you have any questions please reach out.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4DA4A82DA7FB6-64783108-annual#

Annual Cascades trash Bash
2026-10-04 12:30 - 17:00
Registration opening in September:

Where: 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.

We 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.

We 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”.

SCOUT 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.

HELP 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.

COMMUNITY 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
