American Daughters of Conservation- VA Chapter

05/23/2026

Congrats to our lucky winners last night - Abby, Terri, and Angela! These ladies took home some awesome prizes including a bird watching bundle, hiking essentials starter pack, a $25 gift card to Lancaster Archery, and our ADC swag bundle!

Thank you to all the ladies who came out to our Pint Night social! We loved meeting and talking to you! And a special thank you to Stable Craft Brewery for hosting us!

Be on the lookout for more VA ADC social events and workshops!

05/18/2026

We’re keeping it casual this Friday! Come hang out at Stable Craft on May 22nd, meet your VA Chapter leadership, and learn more about our organization! We will also have several prizes at our table, so come check it out and maybe you’ll be the lucky winner!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from American Daughters of Conservation 🌿

Caring for our land, water, and wildlife doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, intentional actions add up and make a real impact right where you are.

Here are a few simple ways to celebrate Earth Day today:

🌱 Plant something native
Whether it’s flowers, shrubs, or trees, native plants support local wildlife and pollinators.

🗑️ Pick up litter
Grab a bag and clean up your neighborhood, a local park, or a roadside. Every piece removed protects habitat.

💧 Be mindful of water use
Fix leaks, turn off the tap when not in use, and consider collecting rainwater for your plants.

🐝 Support pollinators
Skip the pesticides and let a section of your yard grow naturally. Bees and butterflies will thank you.

♻️ Reduce and reuse
Choose reusable products when possible and be intentional about what you throw away.

🌾 Support local agriculture
Shop local farms and markets to reduce your footprint and strengthen your community.

Earth Day is a reminder that conservation starts at home and continues wherever your boots hit the ground. Together, we can protect what we love for generations to come.

03/18/2026

ADC - Shamrock Style 🍀 ☘️

Thank you to all the ladies who came out to join us at Pocahontas State Park this past Sunday! We were joined by several new faces and had a great time on the trail!

We will be doing these hikes monthly, so if you want to join us on the next one - be on the lookout for our next announcement!
No experience necessary. No pressure. Just fun times outside!

03/10/2026

March is seed-starting season for a lot of the country, but timing depends on where you live. 🌱

If you’re in USDA Zones 3–5 Now is prime time to start seeds indoors for tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and brassicas.

If you’re in Zones 6–7 You’re often starting seeds indoors and direct-sowing cool-season crops like peas, spinach, and greens.

If you’re in Zone 8 and warmer You may already be planting outside, depending on your last frost date.

Know your zone. Read your seed packets. And remember - plants don’t care about the calendar. They care about conditions.

What zone are you growing in?

USDA Interactive Zone Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

03/03/2026

🌲🍻 Boots & Brews is back!

Join the Virginia Chapter of the American Daughters of Conservation for a beginner-friendly hike at beautiful Pocahontas State Park on Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 AM.

✨ Fresh air
🐾 Dogs welcome
🥾 All experience levels
☕ Optional social hour after the hike

Whether you’re a seasoned trail lover or just looking to get outside and meet great people, we’d love to have you with us!

📍 Pocahontas State Park
🕙 10:00 AM
👟 Bring a friend!

Please message us to confirm attendance!

02/27/2026

Who can join ADC?

ADC welcomes women of all ages and experience levels! Whether you’re brand new to the outdoors or have years of experience. If you care about conservation and community, you belong here!

02/18/2026

Once a month, the ladies of VA ADC are hitting the trails!

Join us this month in Afton, VA. Casual hiking and an optional post-hike coffee/lunch to be decided by the group afterwards.

No experience necessary. Open to members and non-members!
This is the perfect opportunity to get to know more about us, or just another reason to get outside!
Either way - see ya there!

If you’d like to join us, please message us for more details and to confirm participation. We don’t want to leave you behind! 😅

02/13/2026

It’s time to grab your binoculars and help real scientists—right from your own backyard!

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide event where everyday people help track bird populations by simply watching and reporting what they see.

🗓️ Anyone can participate
📍 From anywhere
⏱️ As little as 15 minutes

Every bird you count helps protect habitats and guide conservation efforts.

Let’s show how powerful citizen science can be!
👉 Learn more & join:

Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us in February!

02/08/2026

Think winter is the “off season” for the outdoors? Think again! With the leaves down and fewer people on the trails, winter is one of the best times to spot wildlife. From bald eagles and tundra swans to deer, foxes, turkeys, and owls — Virginia is full of life even in the cold months.

Bundle up, grab a friend, and come see what’s still moving out there. Nature doesn’t hibernate — and neither should we. 🌲✨

Your leadership team put on the layers and hit the trails this weekend at one of our wonderful Virginia State Parks for a few miles of fellowship, views, and planning for more exciting VA chapter events and education for 2026.

Don’t worry about Ciera… shes totally fine. 😅

Interested in joining or partnering with our chapter?! Never hesitate to shoot us a message!