How to Restore a Native Woodland
VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Virtual Lecture Series
Julie Flanagan, retired Prince William County arborist, will discuss the components of a healthy native forest and how to identify what may thrive on your property.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 • 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Learn More • Attend Virtual Event • Password: LCPL
Cooking on a Budget
Join the VCE Loudoun Master Food Volunteers for this free cooking series. Learn basic knife skills, menu planning, make-ahead strategies and cooking techniques. To register, contact Allison Forbes at allison.forbes@loudoun.gov.
Mondays, Sept. 8-29, 2025 • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Sterling Library, 22330 S Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA • Learn More
Inova Healthy Plate Club
This free online cooking series is offered for eligible Loudoun County students in grades K-7. Try new vegetables and cook a new recipe in each class! Students must attend all three classes.
Thursdays, Sept. 11-25, 2025 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Learn More • Register
Home Food Preservation: Canning Jams & Jellies
Learn the basics of canning homemade jams and jellies. This free program will include a hands-on workshop to make strawberry jam during the second hour. To register for the workshop portion, contact Emily Jacobs at emily.jacobs@loudoun.gov or 571-627-6934. This program series will continue monthly through December.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Sterling Library, 22330 S Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA • Learn More
VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Information Meeting
Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer and joining the class of 2026? Join us virtually for an overview of the volunteer training and internship program.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 • 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Learn More • Register • Applications Open on Friday, Sept. 19
Master Gardeners Community Events
Visit the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners at three exciting community events in September! Visit each event page for more details.
- Fall Native Plant Sale: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
- Bluemont Fair: Sept. 20-21, 2025
- Hail to the Trail: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Heritage Harvest Festival
Join VCE Loudoun at this festival hosted by the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum! We will lead hands-on farming and soil education activities for all ages. Attendees can also enjoy farming history exhibits, games, and more.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • 21668 Heritage Farm Ln, Sterling, VA • Learn More & Register