Saving Nearby Nature

What the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust does is unique in this area-it preserves and protects properties which are historically and environmentally significant. Helping NVCT do its fine work in this region of Virginia, which I'm proud to call home, is an important part of my annual giving -- Roger Mudd

NVCT is an award-winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. Founded in 1994, NVCT has preserved 5,370 acres in Northern Virginia. NVCT currently holds 93 conservation easements and ow ns 21 properties, including 70 acres protecting one of the largest Great Blue Heron nesting sites in the lower Potomac region. Breakdown can be found here. In 2008, NVCT was accredited by the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission, one of only 93 accredited land trusts (out of 1700) in the cou ntry and the first land trust operating in either Virginia or the Washington, DC area to be so honored. In 2006-2007, NVCT was a Catalogue for Philanthropy selection for one of the best small nonprofits in the Washington DC area.

Participants in NVCT’s Explore and Restore Program have contributed more than 4000 volunteer hours, including the planting of 1500 native trees and the removal of tons of invasive species from parks and conserved lands. NVCT events also include guided kayak trips on local rivers and hikes led by knowledgeable experts. Participants enjoy the beauty of our area and gain a better appreciation of the importance of “Saving Nearby Nature.”

Initiatives

Connecting Our Green Spaces

You may have heard about NVCT's new initiative called "Connecting Our Green Spaces." Learn more about how NVCT is working to connect people with nearby nature! Visit Here

Accredited

Virginia's First Accredited Land Trust

The national Land Trust Accreditation Commission has recognized NVCT for " meeting national quality standards for protecting important natural places."Visit Here

Catalogue for Philanthropy

One of the Best DC Nonprofits

The Catalogue for Philanthropy has selected NVCT (again) as one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington, DC region.Visit Here

What's New

If you didn't get our 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL REPORT Download NOW!
Wondering about NVCT in the News, well check out our new News Roll with up to date articles about NVCT
Our new Get Involved page is a one stop shop on how to be more active with NVCT

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Oak Hill September Showcase

Embrace history and nature like you have never seen it before. Take a stroll through rare boxwood trees then stumble across a circa 1790 historic home while drinking a splendid glass of wine. Reserve your spot today!