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  • Events
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    • Education
      • Programs and Field Trips
      • Nature-Based Learning: Peterson
      • Youth and Family Program
      • Habitat Herald
      • Eagle Cam at Dulles Wetlands
    • Community Science
      • Stream Monitoring
      • Butterfly Count
      • Amphibian Monitoring
      • Bluebird Monitoring
      • Bird Counts
    • Habitat Conservation
      • Habitat Restoration in the Community
      • Protecting Pollinators
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Program
      • Plant NoVA Natives
      • Native Plant Sales
      • Greening Your Neighborhood
    • Conservation Advocacy
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Programs and Field Trips

Programs and Field Trips

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy offers a variety of nature programs, ranging from indoor programs to field trips such as birding and nature walks. There is something for people of all ages, from beginners to the more experienced naturalists.  We also offer online presentations.  The recordings can be viewed on the Virtual Walks and Programs page.

Sowing seeds outside the gatehouse
Dec07

Winter Sowing

December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Wildlife Sanctuary Ambassador and Virginia Master Naturalist Brian Magurn at the Gatehouse in Morven Park

Fowler's Toad
Dec11

A Croak in the Night: Introduction to Frogs and Toads of Loudoun

December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

If you’ve ever sat outside listening to the frogs and wondered what species of frog you are hearing, then this

Dark-eyed Junco
Dec13

Birding Banshee

December 13 @ 8:00 am

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder, this bird walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is sure to

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker eating berries
Dec13

Training Walk for Christmas Bird Count

December 13 @ 8:00 am

If you are a beginning birder or you have never participated in a Christmas Bird Count, then this is the

Metro tunnel
Dec17

New Date: Action Photography

December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join professional photographer Jeff Mauritzen to learn how to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of photography! Whether capturing

Snow covered tree in winter
Jan08

Writing in Nature

January 8, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

New location: the manor house at Rust Nature Sanctuary (see map below). Join Nancy Morgan, Director Emeritus, Georgetown Lombardi Arts

Pileated Woodpecker perched on tree
Jan10

Birding Banshee

January 10, 2026 @ 8:00 am

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder, you'll enjoy this bird walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. The

Dulles Greenway Wetlands in heavy fog
Jan11

Birding Dulles Greenway Wetlands

January 11, 2026 @ 8:00 am

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at the privately-owned Dulles Greenway Wetlands. Built in the early 1990s to

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Our Work

  • DISCOVER: Education
    • Programs and Field Trips
    • Nature-Based Learning: Peterson
      • Peterson Young Naturalist Program
      • Resources for Educators
    • Youth and Family Program
    • Habitat Herald
    • Eagle Cam at Dulles Wetlands
  • EXPLORE: Community Science
    • Stream Monitoring
      • Benthic Macroinvertebrate Surveys
      • Clean Drinking Water for Lucketts
      • Salt Watch
    • Butterfly Count
    • Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring
    • Bluebird Trails/Nestbox Monitoring
    • Bird Counts:
      • Christmas Bird Count
      • Celebrate Birds/Birdathon
      • Young Birding Program
      • Bird Atlas
  • RESTORE: Habitat Conservation
    • Habitat Restoration In the Community
    • Protecting Pollinators
      • Native Bees
      • Bringing Back the Monarch
    • Wildlife Sanctuary Program
    • Plant NoVA Natives
    • Native Plant Sales
    • Greening Your Neighborhood
  • PROTECT: Conservation Advocacy
    • Current Campaigns
    • Dark Skies
    • Past Campaigns
  • PRESERVE: JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Overview of JK Black Oak
    • What’s Happening
    • Vernal Pools
    • Flora and Fauna
    • Volunteers at Work
    • Support the Sanctuary
LOUDOUN'S GREAT PLACES

Programs & Field Trip News

  • Six Fox Sparrows Among the Highlights at Sweet Run Fox Sparrow. Photo by Dennis Utterback The monthly bird walk...
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  • Bald Eagle Shows Off at Algonkian Park Immature Bald Eagle.Photo by Michael Sciortino Fifteen birders came out...
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  • A Beautiful Day for Birding at Banshee Reeks Great Horned Owl with prey.Photo by Francesca Wertheim On November...
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