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    • Community Science
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      • Bird Counts
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      • Protecting Pollinators
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      • Plant NoVA Natives
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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.

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 (New Location)

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

Trees in winter
Jan11

Winter Walk

January 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Join naturalist Jake van Schilfgaarde on this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy winter walk at Balls Bluff Regional Park to discover and

Autumn Olive with fruit
Jan14

Backyard Battle: Fighting Invasive Species at Home

January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Loudoun's invasive plants have contributed to the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, Lyme Disease and wildfires. Learn about a new

Male Bufflehead in flight.
Jan17

Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park

January 17, 2026 @ 8:00 am

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as we search of birds at this surprisingly rich park along Broad Run in Brambleton. The

Belted Kingfisher perched on snag
Jan18

Birding Algonkian

January 18, 2026 @ 8:00 am

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at the Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun County. This bird

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Our Work

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      • 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
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Programs & Field Trip News

  • Eight Wilson’s Snipes Found at Dulles Wetlands Wilson’s Snipe. Photo by Mike Friedman On an unusually cold...
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  • 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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