Directors and staff of the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District have long recognized that one of the keys to achievement and success in natural resources conservation and protection and enhancement of the environment is education. For this reason, every effort is made to provide informative and useful programs for people of all ages so that they will have the knowledge and skills needed to make meaningful contributions. Programs and activities include school programs, exhibits, field trips, support and/or sponsorship of special events, mini grants to educators, and the district website and newsletter.

The District provides or participates in:

Free Education Lessons

LSWCD provides in-person presentations as well as conservation lesson checkouts.

Envirothon

The Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon is a team based natural resources competition for high school students.

Teacher Mini Grants

The Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District offers a limited number of mini grants of up to $1000 to Loudoun County teachers.

Conservation Education Newsletters

Check out our most recent editions!

Conservation Camp

For over 40 years, the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts has sponsored a week long summer conservation camp for Virginia high school students (currently enrolled in grades 9th-12th) on the campus of Virginia Tech.

Conservation Poster Contest

The 2025 Conservation Poster Theme is “Home is where the Habitat is.