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Writing in Nature: Surprised by Light

Writing in Nature: Surprised by Light

Mar 3, 2023

Photo by Candy Bostwick Nine people joined workshop leader Nancy Morgan at the Gate House on March 2  to write...

Good Weather for Skunk Cabbage, Less So for Birds

Good Weather for Skunk Cabbage, Less So for Birds

Feb 28, 2023

Photo by Michael Sciortino On a cold February morning 17 birders, led by Joe Coleman and Michael Sciortino, came out...

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle and Aila McGregor

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle and Aila McGregor

Feb 27, 2023

Michelle and Aila McGregor Aila McGregor and her mom, Michelle, have been volunteering with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy since 2019.  They...

Advocacy 101: Public Speaking

Advocacy 101: Public Speaking

Feb 24, 2023

On February 22nd, Loudoun Wildlife hosted our first in-person Advocacy 101 event: Public Speaking. Conservation Advocacy Specialist Trinity Mills gave...

It Was Winter Weather, but Where Were the Waterfowl?

It Was Winter Weather, but Where Were the Waterfowl?

Feb 20, 2023

Photo by Jane Yocom The winter waterfowl field trip on February 18 certainly had chilly weather suitable for finding waterfowl,...

Were the Birds Hiding During the Bles Park Walk?

Were the Birds Hiding During the Bles Park Walk?

Feb 19, 2023

White-throated Sparrow.Photo by Michael Sciortino The monthly walk at Bles Park led by John Denice, Bryan Henson and Allison Gallo...

Woodpeckers and Bald Eagles Seen on Banshee Bird Walk

Woodpeckers and Bald Eagles Seen on Banshee Bird Walk

Feb 16, 2023

Red-tailed Hawk.Photo by Michael Sciortino Twenty-two birders met at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for Loudoun Wildlife’s monthly bird walk on...

Amphibian Monitoring Training 2023

Amphibian Monitoring Training 2023

Feb 9, 2023

Frogs and toads are a vital part of our ecosystem and are considered an indicator species. Fluctuations in their populations...

Writing in Nature: Groundhog Day – Beneath the Surface

Writing in Nature: Groundhog Day – Beneath the Surface

Feb 6, 2023

Photo by Nancy Morgan Thirteen participants gathered around the table in layers on February 2 to explore the idea of...

Conservation Lobby Day

Feb 6, 2023

Over the past few months, Conservation Advocacy Specialist Trinity Mills has been attending education and networking events for Our Common...

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