Rain and Mud Make for Challenging Birding at the Blue Ridge Center
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
More than 55 people of all ages gathered along the banks of the South Fork of the Catoctin Creek for...
Eaglet Milestones for Weeks Three and Four
Now that the eaglet/eaglets at Dulles Wetlands have made it through the first two weeks with rapid growth and development...
Two-Week Milestones for Eaglet(s) at Dulles Wetlands
Now that the eaglet/eaglets have hatched, what can we expect to happen over the first 14 days? Week One Eaglets...
So Many Reasons to Plant Native Shrubs
Courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives When it comes to the curb appeal of our houses and other buildings, the difference...
The Peterson Young Naturalist Program: Healthy Connections 2023
By Miriam Westervelt, PhD This school year Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy conducted three teacher workshops promoting nature observation for improving the...
Virginia Bluebells and Macros at the Goose Creek Monitoring Site
Black fly pupa found at Goose Creek.Photo by Amy Ulland Newly emerged Virginia Bluebells lined the trail to the bank...
Gardening for Wildlife with Native Wildflowers
Virginia Master Naturalist Ami Mason shares photographs and discusses the importance of wildlife relationships to the successional development of native...
Waterfowl and a Beaver Seen on a Cold Day at Bles Park
North American Beaver.Photo by John Denice Thirteen hardy birders braved the 27 degree weather and 10 mph winds at the...
A Blustery Day at Banshee Reeks, but the Birds Showed Up
Birders congregate on the porch of the Visitors Center.Photo by Michael Sciortino It was another cold and blustery Saturday morning...