Uprooting the Invaders: Managing Invasive Plants to Restore a Healthy Environment Invasive plants may look harmless, but these unassuming invaders cause harm to the environment, the economy, and the health of humans and our wildlife neighbors. Taking small actions to protect our native environment today will lay the foundation for a healthy habitat enjoyed by […]
Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour! In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. Well into the 20th century, most Americans lived and worked on farms or in small towns like this one. Few of these places have remained much […]
Landowner Opportunities for Water and Habitat Restoration The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) works to protect and restore the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Join October Greenfield and Linnea Sherman from PEC’s restoration team to learn more about PEC’s habitat-focused programs, including the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative and […]
Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour! In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. Well into the 20th century, most Americans lived and worked on farms or in small towns like this one. Few of these places have remained much […]
Do you have questions on the best ways to take care of historic materials? Join Allen Cochran of Cochran Stone Masonry and president of the Loudoun Preservation Society in a conversation about the importance of and how to take care of the historic materials that make up homes here in Waterford and beyond. This talk […]
One Village, one walk, many treasures await! Participate in a community wide estate sale this June and start your summer off with a fresh house and new-to-you goodies! Set up […]
TWO DAY WORKSHOP, June 12 & 13 Learn to weave a beautiful double-walled basket with sturdy dividers that keep your tools and supplies neatly organized. Built on an oak […]
TWO DAY WORKSHOP, June 13 & 14 In this weekend course, students will weave a round basket from natural willow, exploring different weaves, borders, and the rich colors of the […]
Learn the basics of hand spinning in this introductory demonstration workshop in Waterford, VA. Explore wool selection, fiber preparation, and techniques like carding, drafting, and plying, along with a spinning […]
Learn to make natural, cold-process soap with artisan Brenda Brown in this relaxing beginner workshop. Blend essential oils, explore herbs and clays, and leave with over 2 pounds of soap, […]
TWO DAY WORKSHOP, June 13 & 14 Discover the vibrant world of natural dyeing in this two-day workshop with professional dyer Shelagh Jessop. Learn to create a rainbow of […]
Students will make and assemble a wooden mallet from rough sawn oak and poplar using traditional hand tools. The class focuses on core woodworking skills including measuring and marking, handplaning, […]