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Plenty of Ducks Seen in December at Dulles Wetlands

Plenty of Ducks Seen in December at Dulles Wetlands

Dec 6, 2021

A beautiful December morning greeted the 13 people who visited, with special permission, the privately-owned Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project...

Despite the Wind, 34 Bird Species Seen at Blue Ridge Center

Despite the Wind, 34 Bird Species Seen at Blue Ridge Center

Dec 1, 2021

Wortman Pond with Duckweed.Photo by Michael Sciortino Fifteen people showed up for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s regular bird walk on November...

Volunteer Spotlight: Mimi Westervelt

Volunteer Spotlight: Mimi Westervelt

Nov 28, 2021

How long have you volunteered with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and how did you hear about us? Miriam (Mimi) has volunteered...

ADVOCACY ALERT: Prevent Route 15 Bypass Through JK Black Oak

ADVOCACY ALERT: Prevent Route 15 Bypass Through JK Black Oak

Nov 24, 2021

UPDATE:   The informational packet for the Planning Commission’s public hearing has been published.  View it here. Staff recommends “consideration of...

Walk for Wildlife 2021 Highlights

Nov 23, 2021

“This was fun!” “I explored new natural areas!” “I learned new animals and plants!” “My daily walk turned into an...

The Peterson Young Naturalist Program: Nurturing the Naturalistic Intelligence

The Peterson Young Naturalist Program: Nurturing the Naturalistic Intelligence

Nov 18, 2021

By Miriam Westervelt PhD Photo by Miriam Westervelt What a joy it is this fall to get outside in person...

Giving Tuesday is November 30

Giving Tuesday is November 30

Nov 16, 2021

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is a membership-based, volunteer driven nonprofit organization committed to preserving, protecting, and restoring wildlife habitat in Loudoun...

Distinguishing Macros from Debris at Dry Mill Branch Site

Distinguishing Macros from Debris at Dry Mill Branch Site

Nov 15, 2021

Newly certified monitors Tracy and Cooper Niess.Photo by Amy Ulland Loudoun Wildlife’s Stream Team welcomes newly certified stream monitors Tracy...

An Abundance of Hermit Thrushes Found at Banshee Reeks

An Abundance of Hermit Thrushes Found at Banshee Reeks

Nov 15, 2021

Photo by Lisa Streckfuss Because 28 people showed up for our regular  bird walk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve on...

New Monitoring Site at Goose Creek Receives Indeterminate Rating

New Monitoring Site at Goose Creek Receives Indeterminate Rating

Nov 12, 2021

On a chilly Saturday morning, a team of seven volunteers from Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, River Creek Confluence Park Committee, and...

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