Virginia Outdoors Festival

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In celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2016, VOF is partnering with Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County to host the Virginia Outdoors Festival.

Directions to Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

Banshee Reeks is located east of Route 15, about six miles south of Leesburg.

From Rt. 621/Evergreen Mills Road

Take Rt. 771/Woods Road west.  Woods Road is under construction.  Look for our event signs to make sure you are using the correct entrance. Follow Rt. 771 for almost 1 mile. The entrance to Banshee Reeks will be on your left.

From Rt. 15

Take Rt. 651/Gap Road east for approximately ¾ miles. Turn Right on Route 650/Gleedsville Road.   Stay on Rt. 650 for ½ a mile. Turn Left on Rt. 770/The Woods Road. Stay on Rt. 770 for ¾ miles. The entrance to Banshee Reeks will be on your right.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

GUIDED TOURS

Ecological Hike of Banshee Reeks, Pollinator Walking Tour

11:00-12:00, 12:15-1:15, 1:30-2:30

Each tour every timeslot, 25 person max per tour

DEMONSTRATIONS

• Archeological Society of Virginia Dig
• Beehives and Honey Tasting
• Catch and Release Fishing Tournament (bring your own rods)
• Goats at Banshee Reeks: A Natural Resource Management Tool
• Landscape Art/Sketching
• Loudoun County Aeromodelers

ALSO

• Farmers Market
• Silent Auction
• Music
• Speakers
• Food
• Pumpkin Painting
• Apple Bobbing

Register now