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2. Limestone Branch Tributary WWTF Discharge Pipe

Dec 12, 2022

Measured E. coli concentrations in final effluent from the discharge pipe of the Limestone Branch Tributary Wastewater Treatment Facility starting...

Writing in Nature: Moving Words

Writing in Nature: Moving Words

Dec 5, 2022

Photo by BJ Lecrone Four participants joined us for the December 1 workshop led by Nancy Morgan entitled Moving Words. ...

Mystery Bird Heard at Broad Run Stream Valley Park

Mystery Bird Heard at Broad Run Stream Valley Park

Dec 5, 2022

Hooded Merganser.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg Six hardy birders came out on a rainy, windy morning at Broad Run Stream Valley...

Advocacy 101: The Zoning Ordinance Rewrite

Advocacy 101: The Zoning Ordinance Rewrite

Dec 1, 2022

On November 30, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy hosted the third installment of the Advocacy 101 educational webinar series: The Zoning Ordinance...

Nice Weather, but Just 29 Species of Birds at Blue Ridge Center

Nice Weather, but Just 29 Species of Birds at Blue Ridge Center

Nov 29, 2022

Two days after Thanksgiving, 11 people showed up on a beautiful, sunny fall day for a bird walk at the...

Volunteer Spotlight: Jiho Park

Volunteer Spotlight: Jiho Park

Nov 28, 2022

Jiho came to Loudoun Wildlife with a curiosity to learn more about our local wildlife and plants.  She volunteered for...

Managing Larger Properties for Birds, Butterflies and People

Managing Larger Properties for Birds, Butterflies and People

Nov 21, 2022

Courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives The outdoor space on larger properties in Northern Virginia, whether residential or commercial, is typically...

Birders Braved Cold and Wind to Find Birds at Bles Park

Birders Braved Cold and Wind to Find Birds at Bles Park

Nov 21, 2022

Northern Harrier.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg Eighteen super hardy birders birded with gusty winds and 20 degree temperatures for our monthly...

Outdoor Classroom Training: Healthy Connections

Outdoor Classroom Training: Healthy Connections

Nov 21, 2022

Nature mandala. Photo by Miriam Westervelt The Peterson Young Naturalist Program held its K-12 Outdoor Classroom Training: Healthy Connections teacher...

Advocacy Notice: Franklin Park Public Comments Due by November 22

Advocacy Notice: Franklin Park Public Comments Due by November 22

Nov 18, 2022

The Master Plan of improvements for Franklin Park outside Purcellville were released on October 14, 2022. An informational meeting was...

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