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July is Park and Recreation Month and because of NOVA Parks!
Since being founded in 1959 as a conservation organization, NOVA Parks has conserved more than 12,500 acres of parkland in 35 parks across Northern Virginia.
NOVA Parks offers the best of Northern Virginia through nature, history and great family experiences by providing access to outdoor spaces and recreational activities that promote physical and mental health.
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The NOVA Parks team met with other history leaders from across the region today to start planning for the celebration of America's and Virginia’s 250th anniversary.
To learn about stories uncovered in Northern Virginia Regional Parks, visit https://ow.ly/F1eE50OKEiI
Earth Day Fun Fact 🌎
Did you know many of the interpretative signs in NOVA Parks locations are both sustainable and recyclable? Our partners at Civil War Trails, Inc. use unique, recyclable materials and technologies to make the interpretative signs sustainable while interpreting history at NOVA Parks.
Virginia is for Lovers Virginia Green Travel Alliance
Driving west on Rt. 50 in Loudoun County, you may breathe a sigh of relief when you reach the first roundabout and see Gilberts Corner Regional Park on your right and Mount Zion Baptist Church on your left. It is a place where the suburban sprawl of Northern Virginia recedes, the pace slows and the beauty of the rural Piedmont’s landscape emerges.
This is no accident. Over 300 acres of land is conserved around Gilberts Corner, where Rt. 15 and Rt. 50 meet. NOVA Parks has partnered with the Piedmont Environmental Council for over a decade to permanently protect the land there through conservation easements, while also opening significant parts of it up for the public to use. The results of this work are evident to anyone driving by and will be for generations to come.
In this video, the Executive Director of NOVA Parks, Paul Gilbert, helps us understand part of the conservation success story there.
http://ow.ly/AaZJ50NOQfX
Driving west on Rt. 50 in Loudoun County, you may breathe a sigh of relief when you reach the first roundabout and see Gilberts Corner Regional Park on your ...
Learn about the newest story in NOVA Parks' Park History Interpretive Series, focused on telling a more inclusive and complete history of Northern Virginia.
Join NAACP Loudoun Branch and NOVA Parks for a Black History Month Commemoration on Saturday, February 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park to learn about Lewis A. Bell, the first Black combatant in the Civil War.
More information: http://ow.ly/SEgj50MUzSJ
Join NAACP Loudoun Branch and NOVA Parks for a Black History Month Commemoration on Saturday, February 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park.
Celebrate a new historical dedication as part of a series focused on telling a more inclusive and complete history of Northern Virginia. Learn the newly researched story of Lewis A. Bell, who may have been the first Black man to fight in support of the Union Army during the American Civil War.
More information: http://ow.ly/lM8W50MR5cs
Join NAACP Loudoun Branch and NOVA Parks for a Black History Month Commemoration on Saturday, February 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park.
Celebrate a new historical dedication as part of a series focused on telling a more inclusive and complete history of Northern Virginia. Learn the newly researched story of Lewis A. Bell, who may have been the first Black man to fight in support of the Union Army during the American Civil War.
More information: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/balls-bluff-battlefield/events/black-history-month-commemoration
Did you know NOVA Parks has a “string of pearls” along Route 50 in Loudoun County?
They include Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park, Mt. Zion Historic Church, Aldie Mill, Mt. Defiance/Battle of Middleburg, and Goose Creek Bridge/Battle of Upperville. Each of these sites played a key role in four days of intense fighting in the lead-up to the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Known as the Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, NOVA Parks has assembled these key locations that played a big role in our nation’s history.
Support these historic sites with a donation to the 1863 Fund!
Visit: http://ow.ly/W4wU50M35x4 to make your donation today!
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, October 16 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Register: http://ow.ly/ERew50HSM2R
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, October 16 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, October 16: Mosby's Rangers: A Legacy of Success
Register: http://ow.ly/Bhp750HSLYa
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, September 18 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, September 18: Mosby's Rangers and Today's Army Special Forces
Register: http://ow.ly/CLo250HSLTU
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, September 18 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, September 18: Mosby's Rangers and Today's Army Special Forces
Register: http://ow.ly/gTGa50HSLN3
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, August 21 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, August 21: Mosby's Rangers and the NOVA Parks Connection
Register: http://ow.ly/4KgZ50HSLF0
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, August 21 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, August 21: Mosby's Rangers and the NOVA Parks Connection
Register: http://ow.ly/t7ZA50HSLxw
Many thanks for providing input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks! Over the course of four weeks, NOVA Parks solicited input about its draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan through partners, stakeholders, and residents, with 92% of survey respondents indicating that NOVA Parks' strategic plan was important or very important to the Northern Virginia region. Feedback was incorporated and the final 5-year Strategic Plan is now available at novaparks.com/StrategicPlan.
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, July 17 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, July 17: Mosby's Keydet Rangers
Register: http://ow.ly/IsQk50HSL7t
Make your voice heard!
There’s still time to provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks! Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors, and community organizations are asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. Monday, July 11. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities. Visit novaparks.com/StrategicPlan to view the plan and provide feedback.
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, July 17 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, July 17: Mosby's Keydet Rangers
Register: http://ow.ly/EZ0u50HSL3E
Tell us what you think! NOVA Parks manages 34 regional parks and recreational facilities across three Northern Virginia counties and three cities. Residents, business owners, and community organizations in the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun are asked to review NOVA Parks’ Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback. Tell us which initiatives are most important to you and the region. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities. Visit novaparks.com/StrategicPlan to view the plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. Monday, July 11.
Please provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks.
Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors and community organizations are being asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
Input received will help inform NOVA Parks’ priorities through 2027. The draft plan is organized into 5 pillars—Environment, Belonging, Our Team, Building the Future, and Revenue and Efficiency—with 2 short questions per section and 2 overall questions. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities.
Visit http://ow.ly/Q2nb50Jx4AH to review the plan and provide feedback by July 8.
Please provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks.
Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors and community organizations are being asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
Input received will help inform NOVA Parks’ priorities through 2027. The draft plan is organized into 5 pillars—Environment, Belonging, Our Team, Building the Future, and Revenue and Efficiency—with 2 short questions per section and 2 overall questions. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities.
Visit http://ow.ly/wEGC50Jx4sg to review the plan and provide feedback by July 8.
Please provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks.
Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors and community organizations are being asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
Input received will help inform NOVA Parks’ priorities through 2027. The draft plan is organized into 5 pillars—Environment, Belonging, Our Team, Building the Future, and Revenue and Efficiency—with 2 short questions per section and 2 overall questions. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities.
Visit http://ow.ly/YTYl50Jx38K to review the plan and provide feedback by July 8.
Please provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks.
Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors and community organizations are being asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
Input received will help inform NOVA Parks’ priorities through 2027. The draft plan is organized into 5 pillars—Environment, Belonging, Our Team, Building the Future, and Revenue and Efficiency—with 2 short questions per section and 2 overall questions. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities.
Visit http://ow.ly/T8iM50Jx32I to review the plan and provide feedback by July 8.
Please provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks.
Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors and community organizations are being asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
Input received will help inform NOVA Parks’ priorities through 2027. The draft plan is organized into 5 pillars—Environment, Belonging, Our Team, Building the Future, and Revenue and Efficiency—with 2 short questions per section and 2 overall questions. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities.
Visit http://ow.ly/FMZA50Jx2aw to review the plan and provide feedback by July 8.
Please provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks.
Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors and community organizations are being asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
Input received will help inform NOVA Parks’ priorities through 2027. The draft plan is organized into 5 pillars—Environment, Belonging, Our Team, Building the Future, and Revenue and Efficiency—with 2 short questions per section and 2 overall questions. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities.
Visit http://ow.ly/jVZb50Jx1Rh to review the plan and provide feedback by July 8.
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, June 12 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, June 12: The Leadership of Colonel John Mosby
Register: http://ow.ly/fmrU50HSKVo
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, June 12 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, June 12: The Leadership of Colonel John Mosby
Register: http://ow.ly/Ka7Q50HSKPY
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, May 151 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, May 15: The Life of John Singleton Mosby
Register: http://ow.ly/Tk9f50HSKL6
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, May 151 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, May 15: The Life of John Singleton Mosby
Register: http://ow.ly/BBfQ50HSKHX
We're HIRING! NOVA Parks Spring and Summer Job Fairs!
Win $100 just for visiting us! Enter to win $100 by signing in at the job fair- daily drawings!
Hiring Event for Waterparks, Parks, Cafe, Catering, Maintenance, Golf, and MORE!
March 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
March 14th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
March 28th at NOVA Parks Headquarters 5-7pm
April 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
April 13th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
Hiring HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS AT NEW PAY RATES!
Visit our website to apply today: http://ow.ly/UtqM50IEXso
Already work for us? Refer a friend and get $25 per person
We're HIRING! NOVA Parks Spring and Summer Job Fairs!
Win $100 just for visiting us! Enter to win $100 by signing in at the job fair- daily drawings!
Hiring Event for Waterparks, Parks, Cafe, Catering, Maintenance, Golf, and MORE!
March 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
March 14th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
March 28th at NOVA Parks Headquarters 5-7pm
April 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
April 13th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
Hiring HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS AT NEW PAY RATES!
Visit our website to apply today: http://ow.ly/5ucj50IEWOs
Already work for us? Refer a friend and get $25 per person
We're HIRING! NOVA Parks Spring and Summer Job Fairs!
Win $100 just for visiting us! Enter to win $100 by signing in at the job fair- daily drawings!
Hiring Event for Waterparks, Parks, Cafe, Catering, Maintenance, Golf, and MORE!
March 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
March 14th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
March 28th at NOVA Parks Headquarters 5-7pm
April 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
April 13th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
Hiring HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS AT NEW PAY RATES!
Visit our website to apply today: http://ow.ly/LgO350IEVrl
Already work for us? Refer a friend and get $25 per person
We're HIRING! NOVA Parks Spring and Summer Job Fairs!
Win $100 just for visiting us! Enter to win $100 by signing in at the job fair- daily drawings!
Hiring Event for Waterparks, Parks, Cafe, Catering, Maintenance, Golf, and MORE!
March 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
March 14th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
March 28th at NOVA Parks Headquarters 5-7pm
April 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
April 13th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
Hiring HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS AT NEW PAY RATES!
Visit our website to apply today: http://ow.ly/N9nJ50I4pSl
Already work for us? Refer a friend and get $25 per person
Scouting Mosby's Rangers
Sunday, April 3 1 PM- 3 PM
Mt. Zion Historic Church
Join NOVA Parks as we offer a 7-part series, "Scouting Mosby's Rangers". Author and historian Eric Buckland will share stories of the famed 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry at Mt. Zion Church, the historic site where they first formed under the command of John S. Mosby in 1863.
Sunday, April 3: An Introduction to Mosby's Rangers.
Register: http://ow.ly/Wasm50HSKBJ
We're HIRING! NOVA Parks Spring and Summer Job Fairs!
Win $100 just for visiting us! Enter to win $100 by signing in at the job fair- daily drawings!
Hiring Event for Waterparks, Parks, Cafe, Catering, Maintenance, Golf, and MORE!
March 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
March 14th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
March 28th at NOVA Parks Headquarters 5-7pm
April 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
April 13th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
Hiring HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS AT NEW PAY RATES!
Visit our website to apply today: http://ow.ly/ixLv50I4oPZ
Already work for us? Refer a friend and get $25 per person
We're HIRING! NOVA Parks Spring and Summer Job Fairs!
Win $100 just for visiting us! Enter to win $100 by signing in at the job fair- daily drawings!
Hiring Event for Waterparks, Parks, Cafe, Catering, Maintenance, Golf, and MORE!
March 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
March 14th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
March 28th at NOVA Parks Headquarters 5-7pm
April 11th at The Woodlands in Algonkian Regional Park 5-7pm
April 13th at The RiverView in Occoquan Regional Park 5-7pm
Hiring HUNDREDS OF POSITIONS AT NEW PAY RATES!
Visit our website to apply today: http://ow.ly/e5FU50I4oJL
Already work for us? Refer a friend and get $25 per person
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Make your voice heard! There’s still time to provide input to help guide the future of NOVA Parks! Northern Virginia residents, businesses, visitors, and community organizations are asked to review the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. Monday, July 11. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities. Visit novaparks.com/StrategicPlan to view the plan and provide feedback.
Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year.
How are you going to enjoy this gorgeous Fall weather? Are you looking for something fun and FREE to do with your kids this weekend? Head over to Gilbert's Corner for a story walk through our trail! The Story Walk is brought to you by NOVA Parks in partnership with Loudoun Environmental Education Alliance and Loudoun County Public Library #fallyall #fall2021 #getoutside #optoutside #storywalk #gilbertscorner #novaparks
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