PARTNERS
Partnerships are an important part of WHFF's vision. By sharing our resources with other like-minded organizations, we can help them accomplish their missions while deepening conservation and environmental education efforts in our community.
We are grateful to support and be supported by the following organizations:
BULL RUN MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (BRMC)
BRMC is dedicated to protecting the Bull Run Mountains through education, research, and stewardship. Their work is centered on the mountains from their southern ridges in New Baltimore to their northern end in Aldie, Virginia. We are proud to partner with BRMC to provide educational and volunteer events for all ages at Leopold's Preserve.
Programs & Services: guided nature walks, youth summer camps, research projects, and volunteer opportunities. www.brmconservancy.org
Job Opportunities: BRMC is seeking an unpaid intern to help lead their youth summer camps. Contact mfrost@brmconservancy.org to learn more or apply.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONSERVATION TRUST (NVCT)
NVCT is a nonprofit land trust that preserves urban, suburban, and rural properties. To date, they have protected more than 9,000 acres of land across Northern Virginia. NVCT holds the conservation easement on Leopold's Preserve and is the co-host of our annual Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve.
​​Programs & Services: conservation easement guidance, educational events, and volunteer opportunities. www.nvct.org​
Job Opportunities: NVCT is seeking new Board Members. Learn more at www.nvct.org/join-our-team.
VIRGINIA WORKING LANDSCAPES (VWL)
VWL is a program of the Smithsonian that promotes conservation and sustainable land management through research, education, and community engagement. We work with VWL to conduct biodiversity surveys and educational programs at both Leopold's Preserve and the White House Farm.
Programs & Services: land management guides, educational events, volunteer opportunities, Internship & Fellowship Programs. www.vaworkinglandscapes.org.
POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK (PRKN)
PRKN works to protect clean water for all communities in the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds by stopping pollution, making drinking water safe, and protecting healthy river habitats. Shenandoah Riverkeeper is one of our key partners for educational, volunteer, and outreach events at the White House Farm.
​​Programs & Services: litigation & advocacy, educational events, and volunteer opportunities. www.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org​
Job Opportunities: PRKN is now hiring for a Potomac Water Quality and Volunteer Coordinator. Learn more at www.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/employment-opportunities.
VIRGINIA DUCKS UNLIMITED (VA DU)
The Virginia chapter of Ducks Unlimited implements DU's mission - to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands - here in our state. We are proud to partner with VA DU to support youth conservation programs across the state, including annual Youth Greenwing events at Leopold's Preserve.
Programs & Services: conservation & hunting resources, educational events, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships. www.ducks.org/virginia
Job Opportunities: DU is a national organization and offers a variety of careers. See current openings at www.ducks.org/jobs.
THE CLIFTON INSTITUTE
The Clifton Institute is based in Warrenton and works to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature, to study the ecology of our region, to restore habitat, and to conserve native biodiversity. The Clifton Institute has provided meadow management guidance for Leopold's Preserve and the White House Farm.
​​Programs & Services: Landowner Outreach Program, educational events, field trips, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities. www.cliftoninstitute.org
Job Opportunities: the Clifton Institute offers unpaid spring, summer, and fall internships. Learn more at www.cliftoninstitute.org/about-us/internships.
SMITHSONIAN-MASON SCHOOL OF CONSERVATION (SMSC)
This joint program between the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University offers interdisciplinary conservation courses for a variety of students. SMSC has worked with us to host field trips and research projects at Leopold's Preserve. SMSC is based in Front Royal, Virginia.
​​Programs & Services: summer programs for high school students, undergraduate "semester away" programs, graduate & professional courses, scholarships, and graduate fellowships. https://smconservation.gmu.edu/
VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION
The Clifton Institute is based in Warrenton and works to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature, to study the ecology of our region, to restore habitat, and to conserve native biodiversity. The Clifton Institute has provided meadow management guidance for Leopold's Preserve and the White House Farm.
​​Programs & Services: Landowner Outreach Program, educational events, field trips, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities. www.cliftoninstitute.org
Job Opportunities: the Clifton Institute offers unpaid spring, summer, and fall internships. Learn more at www.cliftoninstitute.org/about-us/internships.
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