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Nature’s Gifts Quilt Raffle: March 17 to June 4

Nature’s Gifts Quilt Raffle: March 17 to June 4

Apr 20, 2023

Lynn Lothman poured a lot of love into the quilt she donated to Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to raffle in conjunction...

Nutrient Pollution in Tuscarora Creek Likely Due to Lawn Fertilizer

Nutrient Pollution in Tuscarora Creek Likely Due to Lawn Fertilizer

Apr 14, 2023

Tuscarora Creek upstream of the W&OD Trail crossing.Photo by Chris Henke Did you know that lawn fertilizers can impact the...

Create a Wildlife Sanctuary in Your Yard: Audubon at Home

Apr 13, 2023

Did you know that Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, in collaboration with Audubon of Northern Virginia, has a cadre of volunteers who...

Beautiful Wildflowers and an Expert Guide on Ball’s Bluff Walk

Beautiful Wildflowers and an Expert Guide on Ball’s Bluff Walk

Apr 13, 2023

Shooting Star.Photo by Kelly Nguyen Shooting Stars, Virginia Bluebells, Rue Anemone and more native wildflowers were admired on the April...

Spring Arrivals at Banshee Reeks

Spring Arrivals at Banshee Reeks

Apr 11, 2023

Field Sparrow.Photo by John Denice Thirty-three people gathered on a beautiful spring day on April 8 for the monthly bird...

Bald Eagle Diet and Digestive System

Bald Eagle Diet and Digestive System

Apr 3, 2023

Bald Eagles primarily eat fish, and you will often find their nests near a good water-based food source.  They are...

Weather is Finally Conducive to Finding Amphibians

Weather is Finally Conducive to Finding Amphibians

Apr 3, 2023

Spring Peeper.Photo by Jenny Erickson After a dry start to the amphibian season, the week prior to our walk gave...

Volunteer Spotlight: Al Erickson

Volunteer Spotlight: Al Erickson

Mar 29, 2023

Al has been volunteering with Loudoun Wildlife since 2019.  He started by assisting his wife, Jenny Erickson, with the Amphibian...

Rain and Mud Make for Challenging Birding at the Blue Ridge Center

Rain and Mud Make for Challenging Birding at the Blue Ridge Center

Mar 27, 2023

Photo by Michael Sciortino Because it had rained all night long and rain was in the forecast, only five of...

Creek Critters Program Draws People of All Ages to Catoctin Creek

Creek Critters Program Draws People of All Ages to Catoctin Creek

Mar 27, 2023

More than 55 people of all ages gathered along the banks of the South Fork of the Catoctin Creek for...

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