With 605 acres in conservation easement, Mount Vernon Farm is another conservation management star. The walk is along the Thornton River, past a restored wetland and across the mountain to see some of the Farm’s extensive work.

The walk through pastures and conservation corridors with mixed habitat showcases Over Jordan Farm's integrated, regenerative livestock farming practices. We'll likely see new lambs along the way!

The Jordan River Trail offers a great example of lush ecosystems: riverine, seeps and cove forest. In late May, the botanical splendor is amazing.

The views are spectacular, and you’ll also see a wonderful example of the value of conservation easements and the on-going rewards of proactive land management. The grass meadow provides wonderful habitat for native pollinators.

You’ll visit a cattle operation of over 1,000 acres with 100-200 brood cows. Here’s an opportunity to understand the complex, dynamic and demanding “applied ecology” of running a cattle farm.  

The Sperryville Community Alliance conceived the Sperryville Trail project in 2018, and it is already a showcase of community cooperation. You’ll learn about the long range plan for combatting invasive plants and encouraging natives!