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SUMMARY:Birding Banshee
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert\, you’ll be dazzled by the many bird species you’ll find at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve south of Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hotspot. This is a regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-banshee-november/
LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T080000
DTSTAMP:20261005T034538Z
CREATED:20261005T033759Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Algonkian
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at Loudoun’s top birding hotspot\, Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun\, for the monthly bird walk. Combining extensive frontage along the Potomac River\, rich bottomland forests\, wetlands\, and extensive grassy areas\, this can be a very productive place to bird.  We’ll meet in the parking lot near the boat ramp. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-algonkian-november/
LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T080000
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SUMMARY:Young Birders Walk at Algonkian
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a bird walk for young birders at Algonkian Regional Park\, the county’s best birding hotspot\, where over 230 species of birds have been observed. We’ll look for year-round and winter residents\, and hopefully a surprise or two. Meet at the boat ramp; bring binoculars if you have them or we will have some to share. This walk is exclusively for young birders ages 10–18; a parent/guardian is welcome. Registration Required. \nQuestions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birders-walk-at-algonkian-nov/
LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Alternative Gift Market
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us at the Alternative Gift Market at Crossroads United Methodist Church (see map below). The market is designed to create a convenient\, one-stop experience for those seeking to make their own charitable contributions or to make donations in lieu of traditional holiday gifts. Shoppers can review and choose to give life-changing donations to any of the participating 20 nonprofits. Each purchase is accompanied by an attractive holiday gift card and insert describing your gift to the beneficiary organization. You will also receive a receipt for tax purposes with every purchase.  Loudoun Wildlife’s table will also have cards and T-shirts for sale. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/alternative-gift-market/
LOCATION:Crossroads United Methodist Church\, 43454 Crossroads Dr.\, Ashburn\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
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UID:54242-1794751200-1794758400@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Walk for Wildlife Closing Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature-enthusiast gathering at Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn to celebrate Walk for Wildlife. We’ll hand out awards and share some highlights from the event along with celebrating the community science efforts and the positive impact they have on our community.  We’ll also have some great door prizes.  Registration requested. \nPlease note that this event is limited to Walk for Wildlife participants. \nQuestions: Email us at walkforwildlife@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegister Below! \nRSVP\n \nRSVP
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/walk-for-wildlife-closing-celebration/
LOCATION:Lost Rhino Brewing Company\, 21730 Red Rum Drive #142\, Ashburn\, Virginia\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T080000
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DTSTAMP:20261005T042723Z
CREATED:20261005T042723Z
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UID:54927-1795248000-1795248000@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Birding Bles Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at Bles Park in eastern Loudoun. Bles is a birding hotspot that borders the Potomac River and has a mix of different water habitats that appeal to a diverse mix of species. We’ll meet at the parking lot near the playground. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet at the parking lot near the playground. Registration required.  \nQuestions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-bles/
LOCATION:Bles Park\, 44830 Riverside Pkwy\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T173000
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UID:54929-1795368600-1795374000@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Book Club: Evergreen
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners Watermark Woods Native Plants\, Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL)\, and Birch Tree Bookstore for this book club that focuses on native plants\, co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and LCPL. At this meeting\, we’ll discuss the book Evergreen by Trent Preszler\, a sweeping natural history of the humble trees that built nations\, sparked wars\, and provided one of the world’s most cherished holiday traditions. \nYou can either buy the book from Birch Tree Bookstore or contact Allison Forbes at Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov to borrow a copy of the book at the library. There are two ways to participate: attend the event online via the library website or sign up to participate in person at Birch Tree Bookstore. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/native-plant-book-club-evergreen/
LOCATION:Birch Tree Bookstore\, 11 West Market Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Other event
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SUMMARY:Birding Sweet Run
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Sweet Run State Park has 894 acres of diverse habitat\, consisting of rich oak-hickory forest\, meadows\, ponds\, streams\, and vernal pools in northwestern Loudoun. It borders the Appalachian Trail and is only a couple of miles from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Sweet Run is a wonderful sanctuary for Loudoun wildlife\, with numerous bird species utilizing its richness. Meet at the main parking lot near the Interpretive Center; bring binoculars if you have them. The Park is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Route 671). Directions can be found on the Park’s website. Registration required. \nFee Notice: Sweet Run collects a parking fee at self-pay kiosks located at each parking area/entrance. The fee for a standard vehicle is $10. View fee information. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-sweet-run-nov/
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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