Fall Creek Critter Counting-Tuscarora Creek at W&OD Trail

Curious about what’s living beneath the surface of our local streams? Join one of Loudoun Wildlife’s certified stream monitors and discover the hidden world of aquatic life while helping us understand our local streams. You’ll work in a small group—a certified monitor plus 3–4 volunteers—to find and count the creek critters that reveal the health of the stream. Whether you’re brand new or a returning volunteer, all are welcome. Just bring your waterproof boots!

Sign up using our volunteer sign up form: LWC Benthic Stream Survey Sign Up

Site availability may change as spots fill. If a site you’re interested in is no longer listed in the form, email Amy at aulland@loudounwildlife.org to be added to the waitlist.

Available Dates & Locations:

Each survey has designated rain dates. If more than ½ inch of rain has fallen in urban areas or 1 inch in rural areas during the week leading up to the event, we’ll move to the rain date. If heavy rain or storms are forecast, the survey will also be rescheduled to the rain date. Please check availability for all dates before signing up.

• Balls Run, Waterford – Wed Oct 14, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Rain date: Wed Oct 21, same time). Lead: Abby. (3 volunteers needed)
• Tuscarora Creek at W&OD Trail, Leesburg – Sat Oct 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Rain date: Sat Oct 17, same time). Leads: Emily and Amelia. (1 volunteer needed)
• Cattail Branch, Leesburg – Sat Oct17, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Lead: Traci. (3 volunteers needed)
• South Fork Catoctin Creek, Waterford – Sat Oct 17, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Lead: Jason. (2 volunteers needed)
• Town Branch, Leesburg – Fri Oct 2, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Rain dates: Fri Oct 16 & Fri Oct 23, same time). Lead: Lisa. (1 volunteer needed)