Walk for Wildlife: Start Here

Presented by Abernethy & Spencer

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What is Walk for Wildlife?

Walk for Wildlife is a celebration of our vital natural resources and an inspiring opportunity to joyfully embrace the natural world. Throughout October, this highly anticipated event brings individuals and teams together in the spirit of friendly (and fierce) competition for the most species identified, most places with wildlife habitat visited, and most miles walked along the way. It’s open to individuals, adult teams of no more than 10 and youth teams of any size (youth teams are free). Everyone from anywhere around the world can participate, including you! Plus, the data you gather is shared with iNaturalist and used in ongoing environmental studies, making you and a community scientist!

Keep track of how your team is doing on the leaderboard.

How to Register (and Why)

Registration for adult individuals and members of adult-formed teams (including children) is $50 per person. What does the registration fee get you?

• An event T-shirt (must register by Sept. 25; shirts must be picked up at our Kickoff or Closing celebrations)
• One free entry into our Cardinal Quilt Raffle (Winner will be drawn at the Closing Celebration, but you don’t need to be present to win.)
• Admission to our Kickoff Celebration on September 27 at the Morven Park Gatehouse
• Admission to our Closing Celebration on November 2 at Lost Rhino Brewing Company (catered by Savoir Fare)
• The opportunity to win some great prizes as one of our top 3 individual or team performers, including gift certificates to Virginia State Parks (or the state park of your choice) and our online “Wild Shop.”
• The chance to win some fantastic door prizes at our Closing Celebration (more info coming soon)
• A deeper knowledge and love of nature
• Quality bonding time with friends and family
• The pride that comes with making a positive difference as a community scientist
• The knowledge that your support helps keep our vital work at Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy thriving

“Youth-Only” teams (all team members are under 18) can register for free this year! Note that members of youth teams will not receive a T-shirt, raffle entry, or the same prizes as adult individuals or members of adult-formed teams. All youth team members will, however, receive a special Walk for Wildlife patch (which must be picked up at our Kickoff or Closing Celebration), and winners will receive a special certificate at our Closing Celebration.  Registration for 2025 Walk for Wildlife in now closed, but you can use the links below to see the list of teams participating.