Broadlands Nature Center

03/23/2022

If you are able to donate blood, please sign up! The Blood Mobile will be at the Community Center this Friday, March 25.

UPDATE: 5 spaces left: 1 for 3:15, and 2 each for 5:00 pm and 5:15 pm. Please sign up today so we complete a full schedule!

9 Appointments still available this Friday, March 25th for donating blood at the INOVA Blood Mobile, which will be onsite at the Community Center from 1 pm to 6 pm. We are asking our community to help fulfill a FULL schedule of blood donations (you do not need to live in Broadlands to sign up!). Blood supply is critically low in our area so your help is needed!! SLOTS AVAILABLE at the following times: 1 slot is available at 2:00 pm, 5:45 pm and 6:00 pm,. and 2 slots are available at 4:45 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:15 pm. Visit here to sign up: https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/index.cfm?group=op&expand=29165&zc=20148

03/07/2022

You are invited to a community meeting next Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00pm at Clyde's regarding the proposed Hyde Park development on Broadlands Boulevard and Belmont Ridge Road. This rezoning application is being considered by Loudoun County and for annexation into Broadlands Association. Please see event invite for full details and to register.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hyde-park-broadlands-community-meeting-tickets-290924261297

03/01/2022

The Nature Center programs and animals have long been a staple of the Broadlands community. As anyone with a pet at home knows, providing attention, cleaning, and feeding of most animals is a seven day a week responsibility. We have been lucky over the years to have wonderful employees and volunteers provide care, but there is an ever-present challenge when there are interruptions in the normal routine due to inclement weather, holidays, vacations, or illness.
The animals we’ve housed over the years were diverse species, with differing requirements for habitats, care, and feeding regimens. Some produced allergens, a source of concern for staff and visitors. With the building closed during the pandemic, the community has been unable to engage with the animals and animal care coverage presented a greater challenge than ever before.
The Nature Center is showing its age; particularly due to the extra wear and tear on the flooring, carpet, and ventilation systems due to maintaining animals in a building not built for that purpose. As we rapidly approach the need for renovations, we expect the building will be fully vacated for several months while under construction. We are pleased to announce the all of the animals at the Nature Center have found new appropriate and caring owners. While we will miss our furry and scaly friends, we are happy they have gone on to loving homes that will provide for them for their remaining years. Please join us in bidding them a fond farewell.

03/01/2022

Broadlands Nature Center updated their business hours.

Broadlands Nature Center updated their business hours.

12/10/2021

Congratulations to our Broadlands residents who's homes were selected in our Holiday Decorating Contest. We hope everyone enjoys driving by and viewing all the fabulous decorations!

11/29/2021

Join us this weekend for two awesome events! Santa is coming to Broadlands this Friday, Dec 3, from 4:30 - 8:30 pm, and the Holiday Market is taking place on Saturday, Dec 4, from 12 - 3 pm. Both events are at the Nature Center at 21907 Claiborne Parkway. We can’t wait to see everyone!

11/27/2021

The Holiday Market will be this Saturday, December 4, from 12 - 3 pm at the Nature Center (in the parking lot) at 21907 Claiborne Parkway! Come on out and support local vendors and small businesses! Looking forward to seeing all the holiday shoppers!

09/20/2021

Wow! Thank you to the Boy Scouts and their parents for volunteering at the pools this weekend. With the current staffing storage, we couldn't have stacked the pool furniture so quickly without them!! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to help us get it all done!

08/18/2021

Thank you to the High Sierra Lifeguards who finally had a chance to enjoy the pool themselves for a bit! You have done an outstanding job keeping our residents safe this summer! We had an opportunity this past weekend to celebrate them and give kudos for all their hard work! Thank you to the Broadlands residents who donated treats to their employee event! So very gracious of you all!

07/26/2021

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BROADLANDS LIVE! CONCERTS
The Broadlands Live! committee is looking for responsible volunteers to help run the concerts. The positions are easy but necessary to ensure that these events operate smoothly. Please email Jason at [email protected] to inquire how you can volunteer.

Concerts are held at Hillside Park from 6:00pm-9:30pm with face painting and balloon animals starting at 5:30pm. Be sure to check out the Broadlands Live! website for details on bands, food vendors, sponsors and any changes due to inclement weather. Here's the lineup:
• Friday, August 6th: Ache Harvest opens the concert at 6:00pm and Uncle Jesse headlines at 7:15pm
• Friday, September 3rd: Bach to Rock opens the concert at 6:00pm and The Reflex headlines at 7:15pm

05/07/2021

Memorial Day is around the corner and our Broadlands pools will be opening! Don't get caught without your pool passes! Registration info can be found at https://www.broadlandshoa.org/amenities/pool/. No need to re-register if you already have pool passes from last year's season!

04/30/2021

Dog Demo Days, May 12th & 19th from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm at the Nature Center. This is a free event, however, sign up required on our website at https://www.broadlandshoa.org/event/dog-training-demo/?instance_id=21617

04/26/2021

Broadlands Owners: Please cast your votes for the Annual Meeting by 5pm on Monday May 3rd! More information can be found athttps://www.broadlandshoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Broadlands_Notice_21.pdf

04/14/2021

Preparations to open Broadlands pools are underway! If you don't have your virtual pool pass yet, follow the instructions in the attached flyer. No need to re-register if your family secured virtual pool passes last season (tenants may need to provide updated documents though!) Outside memberships are coming too - check our website for information on when and how to purchase! Questions related to all things "pool"? Email [email protected]

02/25/2021

Broadlands residents: please read the following notice regarding the remediation process to deter the vulture population in the community. Questions should be directed to [email protected].

02/09/2021

Broadlands Community Composting

The Composting Survey is still available! Answer 6 easy questions to help us gauge interest from our residents! Click on the link to be taken directly to the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd687oI7t4brvfCq2rjtMCWRI3BGQlR-J4c2XX3xgYqJMsMhw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Broadlands Community Outreach and a couple of resident volunteers are researching a potential community composting project that would include individual Broadlands homes collecting their own compostable waste (such as fruit and vegetable scraps) and bringing it to a central location in Broadlands fo...

01/21/2021

Interested in composting? We are looking for information ONLY to gauge interest in a possible Broadlands composting project - all responses are anonymous. If you'd like to help with our research, please visit the link in the flyer. (Be advised: the existence of the survey doesn't necessarily mean the project will happen.)

12/16/2020

Happy Snowy Wednesday! Stay safe and warm and we hope you enjoy today's snow storm!

11/30/2020

Judging for the Holiday Decorating Contest begins next Monday (Dec 7)! We can't wait to see all the wonderfully decorated homes in Broadlands!

11/09/2020

We can't believe it's already NOVEMBER, and the holidays are truly around the corner! With the nice weather we are having, we hope everyone is able to put up some great holiday decor for our contest!

10/26/2020

Broadlands Neighborhood Highlights

Thanks to Stephanie Callaghan - Realtor/Owner Sweet Air Homes for highlighting our community so well! Check out her video of our beautiful Broadlands!
http://bit.ly/BroadlandsOverview

Stephanie Callaghan of Sweet Air Homes introduces us to the wonderful amenities and strong sense of community in the Broadlands neighborhood. Broadlands is l...

10/19/2020

Judging for Halloween Decor will begin TONIGHT and will continue through Thursday! Please be sure to have your home ready to go at dusk and leave any outside Halloween lights on, etc. until at least 8:30 pm each evening this week. We'll canvass the neighborhood to find winning displays! Winners announced on Friday!

10/07/2020

It was a beautiful evening for National Night Out at the Nature Center! Thank you to LCSO for your participation and for showing off your vehicles and special thanks to McGruff, the police crime dog, for spending time with our residents! Everyone had fun meeting all of you!

09/23/2020

Mark your calendars! The Electronics Recycling Event! Community Center parking lot, Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am - 2 pm. Drop off unwanted electronics from the safety of your car! The event takes place rain or shine.

09/21/2020

Join us this Saturday, September 26th, from 9 am - 12 pm for the annual Potomac Watershed Clean-Up Day! Scan the bar code on the flyer to pre-register!

09/10/2020

Repaving project starts the week of September 14th. Check our website for details athttps://www.broadlandshoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Repaving-Project-Fall-2020-Info.pdf

06/04/2020

One of our friendly ducks in what is perhaps an unwise place to nest - in one of our hanging baskets in front of the Nature Center. Rest assured, we will follow protocol to keep her and her ducklings safe!

05/28/2020

Love Broadlands? Cheers Sports is selling t-shirts with our logos! 100% of the proceeds will benefit Comfort Cases, a non-profit organization supporting children in foster care. Visit our website for information about Community Outreach, and click the link to purchase a t-shirt https://www.broadlandshoa.org/about-broadlands/outreach/. Foster children are greatly impacted by the pandemic so let's help Comfort Cases ensure these kids are well taken care of!

05/21/2020

College and High School SENIORS -Congratulations for everything you've accomplished! We are proud of you!!

05/11/2020

Need updates on Broadlands amenities or services during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order ? Check our website at broadlandshoa.org for updated information. If you are unable to locate what you need, please email us at [email protected] or call at 703-729-9704 and we'll be sure to respond as soon as possible. Our animals miss visitors so we hope you enjoy this photo of our resident snake!

04/30/2020

Have you signed up for the Broadlands Blast? When you do, residents get timely or once a week emails indicating HOA news, important reminders, and Broadlands events. Signing up is easy! Visit our website at broadlandshoa.org and look for the logo on the right side. Type in your email address to be automatically added to the Broadlands Blast!

04/20/2020

Our dove enjoying her day today at the Nature Center!

04/13/2020

Hopefully the Easter Bunny made his way around Broadlands yesterday! The Nature Center bunnies are enjoying the rainy/stormy day inside and are happily hopping about in their enclosure. They miss everyone and hope you are all staying safe and social distancing properly!

04/06/2020

The animals at the Nature Center miss having residents visit them, but rest assured they are being well taken care of! Our water dragon Seraphina is enjoying the sunny day today!