Beaverdam Reservoir

With the weekend upon us we want to emphasize the need to limit groups to less than 10 people in our parks. Social distancing guidelines should be followed while on our trails and in the parks. We can all do our part to flatten the curve.

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

Potomac Overlook Regional Park

We're very excited to bring you our next program in our "Meet the Critters of Potomac Overlook" series--Raptors! Part 2

Click on the link below to view the program.

https://youtu.be/GmhdU0sYxh4

If you missed our first Raptor video you can watch it here:
https://youtu.be/jtHBWRiNK6M

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve #potomacoverlook

Collaboration in the Time of Pandemic | Feature | Parks & Recreation magazine | NRPA

During this fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic crisis, as a collective team, the Northern Virginia park and recreation directors have built on well-established ties to provide a coordinated response and work through difficult decisions together.

You can read the article about this collaboration, written by NOVA Parks Executive Director, Paul Gilbert, at:

http://ow.ly/RTXk50zmKSH

You can also listen to the podcast at:
http://ow.ly/scDW50zmKSL

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

nrpa.org During this fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic crisis, a group of park and recreation directors in Northern Virginia have built on well-established ties to provide a coordinated response and work through difficult decisions together.

What adventures can you find in your neighborhood today? Does a neighbor have a gorgeous flowering tree? Is there a new route you can take on your daily walk/run/bike ride? Do your part today to flatten the curve and stay close to home. Together we can all work together to stay safe!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

Happy Earth Day from NOVA Parks

NOVA Parks is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Here are 5 great ways you can celebrate Earth Day at home!

https://youtu.be/JpaivH1T5KI

#earthdaystartsathome #novaparks

NOVA Parks is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Here are 5 great ways you can celebrate Earth Day at home!

We want you to stay safe! Please do your part to flatten the curve and maintain social distancing when finding exercise and recreation options today!

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve

We've been working hard to move many of our NOVA Parks programs online. You can check them out on our NOVA Parks' YouTube channel. Take a virtual nature hike, learn about the Critters at Potomac Overlook, make some Discoveries Through Trash, learn about native plants, and more! We're adding new content daily!

http://ow.ly/Ysiw50zk9NW

#happinesshere #discoverwhatsnext #stayhomestaysafe #novaparks

Happy Tuesday! Please continue to adhere to social distancing when you are finding exercise and recreation options close to home! We'd love to see photos of your neighborhood adventures!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe #reducethecrowdsreducethespread

We know you want to get back to our parks and we can't wait to welcome you back! But for now we all need to do our part to flatten the curve. Please do not drive to our parks to access the trails. Please adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

We want you to stay safe! Please do your part to flatten the curve and maintain social distancing when finding exercise and recreation options today!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

Happy Friday everyone! As a reminder, all NOVA Parks gates and parking lots are closed. Please do not drive to our parks to access the trails. Find new adventures in your neighborhood! Stay home, stay safe, flatten the curve!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

Potomac Overlook Regional Park

We're very excited to bring you our next program in our "Meet the Critters of Potomac Overlook" series--Raptors! Part 1

Soar on down and meet some of the resident raptors at Potomac Overlook! Watch them be fed, see how the staff care for them and learn why we have raptors in the first place.

Click on the link below to view the program.

https://youtu.be/jtHBWRiNK6M

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve #potomacoverlook

Meadowlark read alound title

Today is a great day to go on a Listening Walk. What sounds can you hear when you stop and listen? If you have young children, this Read Aloud from Meadowlark Gardens is a great book to listen to before you head out on your walk.

http://ow.ly/4A3t50zfQp2

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

Let's go on a Listening Walk with Jules from Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. She will be reading The Listening Walk written by Paul Showers.

We miss you and can’t wait to welcome you back to our parks. In the meantime, please look for recreation and exercise options that are close to your home and always maintain social distancing.

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

DIY rustic photo frame made with twigs

Wow--that wind was ferocious the last few days! If you're finding a lot of sticks in your backyard and in your neighborhood, you can collect them and make a gorgeous rustic twig frame!

http://ow.ly/HT1P50ze6Vb

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve

theseamanmom.com Rustic home decor makes any space cozier! Give it even more warmth with an easy, inexpensive twig frame for photos using simple, affordable and easy to find supplies like twigs and twine. Rustic Photo Frame This twig frame is ridiculously easy and cheap that I had double thoughts about making an art...

We want you to stay safe! Please do your part to flatten the curve and maintain social distancing when finding exercise and recreation options today!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

Today is a great day to stay home and stay safe! Reduce the crowds, reduce the spread!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

We want you to stay safe so please do not drive to our parks for your exercise/recreation needs. NOVA Parks gates and parking lots are closed. By practicing proper social distancing we can all work together to flatten the curve!

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve

15+ Genius Tricks of How to Upgrade Backyard Obstacle Course Ideas - Simphome

Today is a great day to find some backyard adventures. Why not set up a backyard obstacle course the whole family can enjoy! Remember—by staying home we stay safe!

http://ow.ly/IBBS50zb7gU
#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

simphome.com This is view ideas how to upgrade backyard obstacle ideas that you can follow and upgrade with your own style and creativities. Check post for more detail and links

With the weekend upon us we want to emphasize the need to limit groups to less than 10 people in our parks. Social distancing guidelines should be strictly followed while on our trails and in the parks. Please do not drive to our parks.

Reduce the crowds--Reduce the spread!

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe #reducethecrowds#reducethespread

Potomac Overlook Regional Park

If you enjoyed Potomac Overlook's Snapping Turtle program, here is their latest edition in the Meet The Critters of Potomac Overlook. Enjoy!

We're very excited to bring you our next program in our "Meet the Critters of Potomac Overlook" series--SNAKES!

Get an up-close look at our amazing snakes as we feed them mice! You’re bound to go hiss-terical at this program! Learn about what makes snakes such amazing creatures and why they are so important to the ecosystem.

Cick on the link below to view the program.

https://youtu.be/I4cGJL5P4SI

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve #potomacoverlook

Thank you to all our guests who are working to flatten the curve and are staying home and staying safe!

We miss you and can't wait to welcome you back!

#stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve

If you enjoyed Potomac Overlook's last virtual program on Snapping Turtles, stay tuned for our next program in our "Meet the Critters of Potomac Overlook" series--SNAKES!

The program will premiere tomorrow, Friday, April 10th at 8AM.

Get an up close look at our amazing snakes as we feed them mice! You’re bound to go hiss-terical at this program! Learn about what makes snakes such amazing creatures and why they are so important to the ecosystem.

Throwback Thursday--Row Your Boat
Today we want to re-visit one of our most popular Throwback Thursday stories from 2019. The story of the creation of Sandy Run Regional Park and its significant regatta facility.

In the 1970’s, NOVA Parks teamed up with the vocational education program of Fairfax County Public Schools. Boat houses and other related facilities were built in what became Sandy Run Regional Park. With great sight lines from its miles of waterfront and minimal current in the reservoir, Sandy Run is a significant regatta facility today, hosting competitions with thousands of spectators and participants.

For the complete story please visit: http://ow.ly/4yg350z9Ohr

#happinesshere #discoverwhatsnext #60years #novaparks

Please remember to find exercise and recreation options that are within walking/biking distance from your house. Together we can all do our part to flatten the curve!
#flattenthecurve #socialdistance #stayhomestaysafe

Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Today is a great day to get outside and do some sidewalk painting! Paint some inspirational messages for your neighbors!

Don't have sidewalk paints? No worries--learn how to make your own sidewalk paints with ingredients out of your kitchen pantry!

Stay home, Stay Safe!

http://ow.ly/MxXF50z8UrN

#flattenthecurve #stayhomestaysafe

happinessishomemade.net Learn how to make sidewalk chalk paint and keep your children entertained all day long with this quick and easy kids craft activity!

Today's a great day to find new adventures in your neighborhood! Please help reduce the crowds and reduce the spread! Stay home, stay safe!
#flattenthecurve #socialdistance #stayhomestaysafe

Did you get out in your backyard or neighborhood yesterday while you were staying home and staying safe? Did you see any earthworms? Last May Potomac Overlook Regional Park found this 11 INCH earthworm at their park? Anyone find a bigger one?

If your little scientists want to learn more about Earthworms please visit National Geographic for Kids: http://ow.ly/6c8V50z7zCq

#stayhomestaysafe #adventuresinyourbackyard #flattenthecurve

As you are planning out your day today, please remember to find outdoor exercise and recreation that is within walking/biking distance from your home. Staying home saves lives. You can do your part to flatten the curve!

#flattenthecurve #stayinghomesaveslives

A Message from NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert

We know it's a glorious Spring day today and you're itching to get outside for some exercise and recreation. However, please do your part to flatten the curve and choose recreation and exercise options that are within walking or biking distance from your home.

Please see this important message from NOVA Parks Executive Director, Paul Gilbert, advising park goers on how they should be accessing our parks and trails during the current COVID-19 situation.

http://ow.ly/DsL050z6C1z

This brief message from NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert is intended to advise park goers on how they should be accessing our parks and trails duri...

[04/06/20]   Good Morning Followers,

Just a friendly reminder that pets must remain on leash and under a person's control at all times, per the Loudoun County Leash Law. We would also like to remind visitors that domestic animals are not permitted in the water at Beaverdam Reservoir. Beaverdam Reservoir, owned by Loudoun Water, is first and foremost a source of public drinking water so the #1 priority is to keep the water safe and clean.

Thank you for your attention.

To report an emergency, call 911. To report suspicious activity, please call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number 703-777-1021. NOVA Parks staff may be contacted by calling 703-327-3403.

As a reminder, all NOVA Parks gates and parking lots are closed. Please do not drive to our parks to access the trails. We urge you to use the trails you can access through walking or biking. Groups of more than 10 people are strictly prohibited. Social distancing should be maintained at all times.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

#flattenthecurve #socialdistance

YOU can be an everyday hero by simply adhering to Governor Northam’s order to limit travel to essential travel only. Please find exercise and recreation options that are available within walking or biking distance from your home. The faster we flatten the curve the faster we can re-open our parks.

#flattenthecurve

With the weekend upon us we want to emphasize the need to limit groups to less than 10 people in our parks. Social distancing guidelines should be strictly followed while on our trails and in the parks. We can all do our part to flatten the curve.

#flattenthecurve

Potomac Overlook Regional Park

If you need a nature break today, check out this virtual program on Snapping Turtles brought to you by our naturalist at Potomac Overlook Regional Park!

Teachers--this is a great distance learning resource!

We are very excited to bring you our Virtual Snapping Turtle program! 🐢 Learn all about snapping turtles in this educational video brought to you by our naturalist at Potomac Overlook Regional Park.

Stayed tuned for a follow-up Nature Nuts Trivia contest based on this program.

https://youtu.be/IUJXSyQdpLg