Broadlands Just Keeps Getting Greener!

Patriot Disposal and the Broadlands Association are working together to keep the Broadlands beautiful and litter free while promoting recycling. Patriot is offering our residents a 64-gal lidded recycling toter at no cost!   The toter takes up the same amount of floor space as the current recycling bin, but holds THREE times as much! Plus the lidded toter prevents recycling from being blow about the neighborhood on those windy Thursdays. The bright blue lids alert the driver and the collection staff that recyclables are ready for pickup;  no more accidental mixing of trash and recyclable waste!

On Thursdays in May, Patriot will pick up the current recyclables collection bins and replace them with a lidded toter. If for any reason you do not wish to have a toter delivered, please contact Patriot at 1-703-257-7100, prior to April 26th and let them know you want to “opt-out” of the 64-gallon recycle toter program.

Enjoy a “A Celebration of American Beer” and leave the driving to us. The Northern Virginia Summer BrewFest will be on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Morven Park in Leesburg. Your Events Committee is sponsoring a Commercial 57 Passenger Luxury Bus (bathroom included) to shuttle between the Nature Center and the Festival.

The Bus will depart the Nature Center for the Festival at:
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm,  4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm (even hours).

The Bus will depart the Festival for the Nature Center at:
1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm,  and 9:00 pm (odd hours).

The cost for the bus ride is a healthy $0. Check out the Festival on line at http://novabrewfest.com/summer/ and purchase your tickets early or at the gate. First come, first served for seating on the bus.

Loudoun government, in partnership with Accelerate Virginia, is conducting an Internet speed test campaign in an effort to map boradband availableility throuough the county. To participate, take the 2-minute test by visiting http://acceleratevirginia.org/speedtest. You can also check out a map of the area to see results of other speed tests.

Broadlands Wildlife Certified Habitats Committee invites you to join their group of volunteers to bring eco-friendly living, safer homes, local food, and home energy efficiency programs to our community and share our experiences. Learn about hazardous household products, indoor air quality and become better consumers for healthier and safer homes. Green communities are no longer a specialty; they are well on their way to becoming mainstream. The goal of green building is to use recycled products to create buildings that are energy and water efficient while minimizing waste. These communities are increasingly popular because of the growing concern for the environment and the reduction in the cost of energy. These houses may have higher upfront cost, but they’ll pay off by saving money through reduced energy consumption. As a community, we should consider the benefits of this transition. Visit our website for contact information (www.broadlandsnaturally.org)

Van Metre Companies has partnered with E1Surveys to collect satisfaction data on behalf of the Van Metre Companies to improve the quality of goods and services provided. E1Surveys represents the independent department of the inspector general (IG) at the Van Metre Companies. The IG department provides unfiltered and/or confidential assessments of community resident satisfaction for Van Metre single and multi-family residences and commercial properties throughout the U.S. Visit http://www.e1surveys.net/HOA/Broadlands/index.htm to complete the survey. Be sure to hit "submit" at the end.

The Nature Center offers a variety of fun and educational programs for children. Check out the list of upcoming events. Be sure to register early!