News & Announcements

VCE Loudoun 4-H Receives Grant for Shooting Education Program

VCE Loudoun 4-H has received a grant from the NRA Foundation for the 4-H Shooting Education Program. The grant has provided more than $4,300 worth of equipment for the program, which stresses gun safety, form, accuracy, self-discipline and proper sporting...

VCE Loudoun Presents: Blue Ridge Intro to Whole Farm Planning

The Blue Ridge Intro to Whole Farm Planning course introduces beginning and exploring farmers to the whole farm planning process. Over six weeks, extension agents and guest presenters address key concepts and examples that provide the framework and inspir...

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: The Right Tree for the Right Place

Choosing a tree is a long-term investment in a landscape, and one of the most ecologically significant choices one can make either in the home garden or in an ecological restoration project. Matt Bright will discuss native tree species that are robust and...

VCE Loudoun Opens Registration for Reduced-Cost Water Testing

Are you interested in testing your well, cistern, or spring to find out what’s in your water? VCE Loudoun, in partnership with the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, provides an affordable way to test your water quality through their Fall & Spr...

VCE Loudoun Master Gardener Information Meeting – September 22

Are you interested in becoming a VCE Loudoun Master Gardener?

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Information Meeting in September in anticipation of opening their application portal. VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners are trained volunteer edu...

Carex - The Plant Your Garden is Missing!

The elusive Carex. Everyone talks about their "wonders," but there are SO MANY! Where to begin? Wendy Brister from Cavano's Perennials, Inc. will talk about some of the native Carex species available in the trade, their cultural needs a...

Spotted Lanternfly Found in Loudoun; Residents Encouraged to Help Slow Its Spread

Loudoun County officials say the invasive species of insect known as the spotted lanternfly has been found in Loudoun County, signaling a new stage in efforts to slow the spread of the pest that can damage agricultural crops and more than 100 other plants...

Cooking on a Budget - Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

Get creative with your meals! Learn tips and tricks to help you plan, cook, and prepare nutritious meals with VCE Loudoun's Master Food Volunteers and Loudoun Hunger Relief.  

This four-part cooking series will have everyone whipping up q...

Pesticide Safety Tips - Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m.

When should you use pesticides, and how can you use them safely? 

Find out with Beth Sastre of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Beth will discuss the safe use of pesticides, including when to use them and how to decide when they are necessary. ...

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Celebrate 30 Years of Demonstration Garden, Receive Proclamation

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the Virginia Cooperative Extension Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) Master Gardeners celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Demonstration Garden at Ida Lee Park. Since 1992, VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners have educated the public about g...

Why VCE Loudoun?

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) has many programs that provide information and resources to help improve lives. VCE Loudoun helps to:

• Improve food system resilience with food safety programs
• Teach life skills and reduce youth depressi...