BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://loudounwildlife.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260614T033733 CREATED:20260105T001327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T150931Z UID:51637-1775156400-1775160000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers of Northern Virginia DESCRIPTION:As winter eases into spring\, one of the first signs is the blooming of forest wildflowers. Some make dramatic carpets\, some are tucked away in inconspicuous nooks; some are beautiful\, and some are peculiar looking; many have interesting stories. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bill Cour for this presentation to inspire you to get out and see them for yourself. Bill leads our weekly spring habitat restoration event\, Save the Bluebells: Garlic Mustard Pull at Ball’s Bluff Park. This presentation takes place at Rust Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. \nRegistration requested. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-nova/ LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dutchmans-breeches-Liam-McGranahan-500x350.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000 DTSTAMP:20260614T033733 CREATED:20260104T232335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T120050Z UID:51598-1775295000-1775305800@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: Work Day at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, the work day has been cancelled. \nJK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 89-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts that is owned by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Join us for the first work day of 2026 when we’ll be rerouting one of the trails plus a couple of other small projects. Additional information and directions to the site will be provided a couple of days before the event. Due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species\, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. 20 volunteers needed – volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. \nPlease note: Work days require physical activity\, which may be strenuous\, such as digging and sawing in weedy\, overgrown areas. Please be aware that poison ivy and ticks may present. Long sleeves and pants\, gardening gloves and insect repellant are recommended. Closed-toe shoes or boots are required. If you do not enjoy working in these types of conditions\, you should seek out other volunteer opportunities. \nQuestions: Contact sferguson@loudounwildlife.org. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/work-day-jk-black-oak-april/ LOCATION:va CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Clearing-path_Gerco-Hoogeweg-800px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260614T033733 CREATED:20260104T031447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021016Z UID:51527-1775898000-1775916000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden year-round and provide habitat for wildlife. At Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Spring Native Plant Sale\, you’ll find a diverse selection of flowers\, vines\, trees\, shrubs\, and ferns from five outstanding local nurseries: Hill House Farm & Nursery\, Nature By Design\, Seven Bends Nursery\, Watermark Woods Native Plants\, and Yellow House Natives. \nOur knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to help you choose plants suited to your space and goals. Be sure to visit the Native Plant Information Center for expert talks offered throughout the day on topics like native plants for beginners\, transitioning to a native garden\, and managing invasive species. Enjoy a cup of coffee from a local vendor while you explore tables hosted by nonprofit partners working to protect and restore native ecosystems. You’ll also learn about our programs and how to get involved in local conservation efforts. \nNative Plant Talks and Demos – 10:00am-12:15pm\nJoin us at our Native Plant Information Center for talks and demos from native plant experts from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Whether you’re new to natives or expanding an existing garden or meadow\, we can tell you about some of our favorites for sun or shade\, wet or dry spots—and more. Plus\, we’ll have native plants and pictures on display to help you decide what you want to add to your home garden’s habitat. \n9:00 – 10:00 am – Meet the Natives \nWe’ll have pictures\, brochures and plants on hand as we answer general questions about natives and the plant sale. \n10:00 – 10:45 am – NoVa’s Native Plants: From Ecological “Why” to Backyard “How” \nThink globally; act locally in your own yard! This talk by Jim Knowles of Abernethy & Spencer Garden Center will feature the eco-benefits and planting tips for Northern Virginia native staples. \n10:45 – 11:30 am – “Wilding” Your Property: LWC’s Wildlife Sanctuary Program \nWhether you’re battling invasive English Ivy or looking to replace a thirsty lawn\, get free advice on how to “rewild” your land with both beauty and purpose. Wildlife Sanctuary ambassadors Brian Magurn and BJ Lecrone tell us how we can bring our land back to life\, one property at a time. \n11:30 am – 12:15 pm – They Don’t Belong Here: Identifying and Removing Invasive Plants \nLearn how to identify NoVa’s invasive plants (including those in your own backyard)\, why they’re harmful\, and how to remove them effectively. You’ll also learn from LIRA founder Mike Littman how invasive plants inspired a major “grassroots” movement in Loudoun-and how you can be a part of it. \n12:15 – 1:00 pm – Creating habitat at home \nThink “native” means “messy”? Think again. Join native landscape designer Reneé Kitt of Ahimsa Native Plants for a fresh look at how to use Virginia’s local flora to create sophisticated\, structured and stunning outdoor spaces. \nIf you have boxes for carrying your plants\, please bring them. If you have extra boxes\, bring them for others to use. \nQuestions: Contact nativeplantsale@loudounwildlife.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Main Visitor Parking Lot at Morven Park\, Southern Planter Ln\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,plant sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pointing-at-plants_SA-Ferguson-600px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260614T033733 CREATED:20260203T233759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T233759Z UID:52048-1776585600-1776585600@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Young Birders Walk at Bles Park DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a bird walk for young birders at Bles Park. This park is a birding hotspot with a mix of water habitats that attract a diverse mix of species. Bring binoculars if you have them or we will have some to share. We’ll meet at the parking lot near the playground. 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-bles-park/ LOCATION:Bles Park\, 44830 Riverside Pkwy\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147 CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Prairie_Warbler_Bles_2010.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000 DTSTAMP:20260614T033733 CREATED:20260125T013109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154422Z UID:51929-1777190400-1777190400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Birding Morven Park DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Sottili and Molly Pinson Simoneau on a bird walk to explore Morven Park\, a 1\,000-acre preserve that hosts a mosaic of natural habitats rich in wildlife\, including a wide variety of birds. \nDuring spring\, birds migrate through this area and refresh themselves in the thick forest before heading north to breed; the park in spring also welcomes a host of neotropical birds that come here to raise their young. During our walk\, we hope to see not only our year-round resident birds\, including woodpeckers\, hawks\, chickadees and bluebirds\, but also recent arrivals\, such as Scarlet Tanagers\, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers\, Ovenbirds and Northern Parulas. And perhaps we’ll be lucky to spy an American Redstart\, Northern Waterthrush or another of the species just passing through. Limit 14. Parking information will be emailed to registered participants. Registration required \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/celebrate-birds-birding-morven-park/ LOCATION:Morven Park\, 17195 Southern Planter Ln.\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176 CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Northern-Parula_Pat-Whittle350px.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR