Volunteers plant native shrubs along Catoctin Creek
on the Phillips Farm on March 1.

On a blustery March 1 morning, 40 volunteers participated in a stream restoration project and stream monitoring demonstration at the Waterford Foundation's 144-acre Phillips Farm property.

The project was lead by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Volunteers planted about 25 mature shrubs and 350 unrooted cuttings along eroded banks of Catoctin Stream as well as remove invasive non-native vegetation on the farm.

Jeff Wolinski, the consulting ecologist who planned the project, explained the importance of the project to both the Phillips Farm and to the stream.

UPDATE
The Attempt To Dedesignate the Waterford Historic District

In December 2007 Waterford landowner Milari Madison filed an appeal in the Loudoun County Circuit Court against the Virginia Board of Historic Resources' decision not to delist the Waterford Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register. The State's Attorney handling the appeal has informed us that the state appeared in court on February 14th to argue one of Ms. Madison's motions. In the process of arguing her motion, the Commonwealth moved for the Court to dismiss her claim. The Court did that. The State then presented Ms. Madison with an order, which she refused to sign, so an additional hearing was scheduled on Friday, March 14th. At that hearing the Court entered the Commonwealth's order and dismissed the claim with prejudice. Ms. Madison indicated that she would appeal.

Help Plant New Trees in Waterford

On Saturday, April 5 (rain date, April 12), join the Waterford Citizens Association in the planting of 16 trees throughout the Village as part of the 5-year, 100-tree landscaping phase of the WCA's Traffic Calming initiative. Meet at Nick Ratcliffe's house at 15575 Second Street at 9 a.m. for the event, which will be ongoing until about 6 p.m. (but volunteers can jump in and out as their schedules permit). Bring shovels, rakes, picks, sledge hammers, drinking water, appropriate footwear, work gloves, strong backs, etc. In addition, Nick is going to need some help in advance of the 5th to pick up and drop off trees at the specified locations. If anyone has any questions, call Mark Denicore at 540-882-9194 or denicore.mark@arentfox.com.

Learn about Conservation Easments on April 30

Join your neighbors at 6-7:30 p.m. April 30 at Oatlands to learn the financial benefits that can flow from the preservation in perpetuity of our county's special places, including your own.

Many precious acres of Loudoun's landscape have been protected through the use of conservation easements. Examples of protected land include the Waterford Landmark area, extensive properties adjoining Goose Creek, Glenwood Park at Middleburg, and the Potomac shoreline adjacent to the Balls Bluff battlefield. There is much more, however, that can and should be preserved.

Sponsored by the Waterford Foundation, Oatlands, and other county preservation organizations, this event will feature Michael Kane, a Land Conservation Officer with the Piedmont Environmental Council, as speaker. A reception will follow outside, weather permitting. Attendees will be given written materials to keep. A nominal fee of $10 will be charged that will help defray expenses. For further information, contact Stephen C. Price at McCandlish & Lillard, PC, 703-737-0200, www.mccandlaw.com.

New Century Saxophones next in the Concert Series

A quartet of saxophones—soprano, alto, tenor, baritone—is a perfect vehicle for a versatile repertoire from Bach to Bernstein to today's composers.

The New Century Saxiphone Quartet, which will perform at 4 p.m. April 14 at the Lucketts Community Center, has won critical acclaim for recordings and performances of Bach's The Art of the Fugue, works by 21st century composers and jazz. This concert puts the Quartet's "elegant musicianship" and range on full display.

Artists represented by BesenArts. Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, go to Concert Series or call 540-882-3018. Sponsored by Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company.