UPCOMING EVENTS
Hunt Field Skills Clinics
Improve your confidence, position, and safety in the hunt field during two days of instruction from top event riders and experienced horsemen. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt season or sharpening your skills, these clinics provide personalized coaching in a supportive environment. Friday, July 31 | Gum Tree Jumping Safely in the Hunt Field with Juliet Graham Saturday, August 1 | Little River Farm Hunt Field Skills Clinic featuring Bruce Davidson, Juliet Graham, Lauren Nicholson, and Lynn Symansky Proceeds benefit the Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fund and the OCH Conservation Foundation, helping preserve the landscapes and traditions that make Virginia’s hunt country unique.PAST EVENTS
2026
May 25 — Run for Conservation 5K at Stoke
OCH Conservation Foundation joined runners from Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fund and other nature enthusiasts for an adventure-style 5K through fields, trails, and rolling hills in support of conservation education and stewardship.
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May 23 — Hunt Country Stable Tour at Stoke Farm
At the 67th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour, OCH Conservation Foundation joined hundreds of visitors at historic Stoke Farm to celebrate equestrian heritage and share the importance of conserving Virginia’s iconic Hunt Country landscapes.
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May 17 & 18 — Spring Conservation Safari
A guided, behind-the-scenes look at land in transition led by conservation experts and local stewards. Discover how thoughtful land management protects both habitat and heritage.
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March 27 — Conservation Speed Dating Workshop
Hosted at the Middleburg Community Center, the workshop brought together landowners and conservation leaders from Virginia Working Landscapes, Blue Ridge PRISM, Goose Creek Association, and other organizations to discuss habitat stewardship, land management, and conservation partnerships across the Piedmont.
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October 19 — Fall Conservation Trail Ride
Guests joined Dr. Amy Johnson and partners from Virginia Working Landscapes for a day of conservation education, exploring practical habitat stewardship strategies including pond management, meadow restoration, nest boxes, and stream buffer protection across Virginia’s rural landscape.
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2025 Spring Conservation Safari
In partnership with Virginia Working Landscapes , guests explored biodiversity research, wildlife corridors, and habitat restoration across the Orange County Hounds territory through immersive field tours led by conservation scientists and local land stewards.
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February 2, 2025 — Orlean Community Meeting
Hosted in partnership with Citizens for Fauquier County and The Old Dominion Conservation and Educational Foundation, this community gathering connected landowners with conservation experts and local organizations focused on protecting Fauquier County’s rural landscapes, natural resources, and agricultural heritage.
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2024 Fall Conservation Trail Ride
Led by Smithsonian ecologist Dr. Amy Johnson and Virginia Working Landscapes, this guided trail ride through Orange County Hounds country combined outdoor recreation with hands-on conservation education focused on biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and land stewardship. View Gallery →
May 17 & 18 — OCHCF & Virginia Working Landscapes Spring Event
Hosted at Meredyth Farm by Jacqueline B. Mars, this event brought together conservation leaders and landowners to explore habitat restoration, biodiversity, and practical stewardship strategies across Virginia’s working landscapes.
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February 2024 — Conservation Speed-Dating Workshop
Hosted in Middleburg, this hands-on workshop connected landowners and producers in the Goose Creek Watershed with conservation experts and organizations offering guidance on stewardship practices and funding opportunities.
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2023 Fall Conservation Trail Ride and Hike
Hosted by Lilla and Chris Ohrstrom at their conserved property and historic Lee Hall, this trail ride and hike highlighted native species conservation, wildlife habitat stewardship, and the preservation of Virginia’s rural landscapes.
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May 19 & 20 — Conservation Seminar
Friday evening Cocktails and the Seminar, Modern Stewardship Practices to Conserve, Expand and Connect Wildlife Habitats, were hosted by Jacqueline B. Mars at Meredyth Pavilion.
The discussion was led by Dr. Amy Johnson, Conservation Biologist and Director Virginia Working Landscapes, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
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Fall Conservation Trail Ride
Hosted at Andrea Currier’s Kinloch Farm, this guided horseback tour was led by Dr. Amy Johnson of Virginia Working Landscapes and explored riparian buffer restoration, native meadows, wildlife habitat, and conservation practices that support biodiversity across Virginia’s Piedmont.
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