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Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Strader

Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Strader

Aug 29, 2025

For the past six years, Kim Strader has been the heart of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s volunteer program. As our Volunteer...

A Good Day for Birds and Butterflies at Sweet Run

A Good Day for Birds and Butterflies at Sweet Run

Aug 25, 2025

Fifteen birders, led by Michael Sciortino, Joe Coleman, Mary Ann Good and Patrick Lewis, enjoyed incredible weather for the monthly...

Loudoun Bluebird Notes

Loudoun Bluebird Notes

Aug 21, 2025

Loudoun Bluebird Notes is published several times a year for the benefit of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s nestbox trail monitors. The...

Ospreys and Bald Eagles Put on a Show at Algonkian

Ospreys and Bald Eagles Put on a Show at Algonkian

Aug 21, 2025

Saddleback caterpillar.Photo by Bryan Henson Seventeen birders, led by Bryan Henson, Scott Harris and Bruce Hill, visited Algonkian Park for...

THANK YOU to Our 2025 Walk for Wildlife Sponsors

THANK YOU to Our 2025 Walk for Wildlife Sponsors

Aug 19, 2025

Please join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in thanking  and supporting our sponsors for their generous support of Walk for Wildlife. Would...

Talks and Displays at the Native Plant Sale on September 13

Talks and Displays at the Native Plant Sale on September 13

Aug 18, 2025

Photo by Kim Strader Transform your yard into a thriving haven for local wildlife and discover the beauty of sustainable...

Sponsor Walk for Wildlife 2025

Sponsor Walk for Wildlife 2025

Aug 14, 2025

Sponsor signups for the 2025 Walk for Wildlife are now closed. Thank you to all of our Sponsors. Why Sponsor...

Walk for Wildlife: Start Here

Walk for Wildlife: Start Here

Aug 14, 2025

Presented by Abernethy & Spencer View all our 2025 sponsors here What is Walk for Wildlife? Walk for Wildlife is...

Frequently Asked Questions: Walk for Wildlife

Frequently Asked Questions: Walk for Wildlife

Aug 14, 2025

On this page you’ll find full details for the Walk for Wildlife event. Answers are grouped into the categories below....

Form a Walk for Wildlife Youth Team

Form a Walk for Wildlife Youth Team

Aug 14, 2025

1. A Youth Team is any classroom, scout group or organized youth group comprised of children under 18. 2. An...

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