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Food for Hummingbirds: Feeders, Flowers, and Bugs

Food for Hummingbirds: Feeders, Flowers, and Bugs

May 29, 2020

By Kim Strader Hummingbirds are amazing little birds! They weigh no more than a postage stamp, yet fly at speeds...

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Annual Meeting Is VIRTUAL

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Annual Meeting Is VIRTUAL

May 26, 2020

Join us Sunday, June 7, from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for our Virtual Annual Meeting! We will be coming to...

A Very Big Global Big Day in Loudoun

A Very Big Global Big Day in Loudoun

May 21, 2020

By Joe Coleman, Birding Coordinator Flying SquirrelPhoto by Jane Yocom How big was Wildlife Conservancy’s World Migratory Bird Day/Global Big...

Celebrate Birds on World Migratory Bird Day/Global Big Day

Celebrate Birds on World Migratory Bird Day/Global Big Day

Apr 26, 2020

UPDATE: We’ve expanded this event to include both Saturday and Sunday, so you can enjoy the warmer temperatures on Sunday...

Give Choose 2020 Begins

Give Choose 2020 Begins

Apr 22, 2020

As we all adapt to the ongoing health crisis, we hope you are able to find some time to get...

Ants are Superheroes in the World of Native Wildflowers

Ants are Superheroes in the World of Native Wildflowers

Apr 18, 2020

By Kim Strader One song I remember from childhood is “High Hopes”.  I’m sure you remember the song with the...

Virtual Spring Wildflower Nature Walk

Virtual Spring Wildflower Nature Walk

Apr 15, 2020

Come on a virtual walk with John DeMary, well known local naturalist and retired teacher, at Ball’s Bluff Regional Park...

Virtual Wine (& Art) for Wildlife: The Big Event

Virtual Wine (& Art) for Wildlife: The Big Event

Mar 27, 2020

March 27 – April 3, 2020 UPDATE: A message from Executive Director, Michael Myers on Thursday, April 2nd Welcome to...

Banshee Walk is Popular with Participants

Banshee Walk is Popular with Participants

Mar 15, 2020

Our regular monthly walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve was held as scheduled on Saturday, March 14.  Nineteen  people...

JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary Purchased from JK Moving Services

JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary Purchased from JK Moving Services

Mar 12, 2020

JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is not open to the public. Access is restricted to Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy activities. Loudoun...

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