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Meadow Restoration Continues at JK Black Oak

Meadow Restoration Continues at JK Black Oak

Apr 22, 2024

JK Black Oak’s western meadow has seen its share of neglect in the past years. This year we are focusing...

Despite the Unrelenting Wind, the Native Plant Sale Was the Biggest One Yet

Despite the Unrelenting Wind, the Native Plant Sale Was the Biggest One Yet

Apr 19, 2024

Photo by S.A. Ferguson It’s not unusual to have a windy day for the Spring Native Plant Sale, but April...

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is Hiring: Executive Director

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is Hiring: Executive Director

Apr 17, 2024

The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Board of Directors seeks a committed and motivated individual to lead the nonprofit organization as Executive...

Native Wildflowers Seen in Abundance at Ball’s Bluff

Native Wildflowers Seen in Abundance at Ball’s Bluff

Apr 15, 2024

A group of 13 wildflower enthusiasts braved the wind at Ball’s Bluff Regional Park on Saturday, April 13 to learn...

Early Orchard Oriole Makes an Appearance at Banshee Reeks

Early Orchard Oriole Makes an Appearance at Banshee Reeks

Apr 15, 2024

Two-year-old Bald Eagle.Photo by John Denice Despite winds that occasionally exceeded 40 mph and unseasonably cool temperatures, 20 people showed...

Belmont Innovation Campus

Apr 10, 2024

The historic data center application for the Belmont Innovation Campus passed the Board of Supervisors vote on April 10th, 2024...

Spring Ephemerals at Ball’s Bluff

Spring Ephemerals at Ball’s Bluff

Apr 8, 2024

Shooting Star.Photo by Kelly Nguyen Led by Emily Southgate, the April 6 walk at  Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park gave...

Young Birders Find 29 Species at Dulles Wetlands

Young Birders Find 29 Species at Dulles Wetlands

Apr 8, 2024

Belted Kingfisher.Photo by Patrick Lewis Patrick Lewis and Jane Yocom led a group of young birders on April 6 at...

Writing in Nature: Flow

Writing in Nature: Flow

Apr 5, 2024

Log at Morven Park.Photo by Rebecca Castagna The April 4 workshop shifted from its usual location at the Gatehouse to...

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah and Liam Flanagan

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah and Liam Flanagan

Mar 29, 2024

Sarah Flanagan at the Zephaniah Trail. Sarah and Liam have been Loudoun Wildlife members since 2013 and bluebird monitors on...

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