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August 2020
Herpetology Count: Help Us Count Reptiles and Amphibians
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will be participating in the Virginia Herpetological Society’s count on Saturday, August 22nd. We will be performing these counts at the JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary near Lucketts. This is an opportunity for volunteers to get outside and join us in doing a survey of reptiles and amphibians at the Black Oak property. We will have several shifts throughout the day and are limiting each shift to four volunteers. We will be practicing social distancing, and each…
Find out more »September 2020
HOA Native Plant Landscape Tour: River Creek
Join designer Susan Abraham, Conservation Landscapes, for a tour to survey conditions at Confluence Park, a floodplain park at the confluence of the Goose Creek and Potomac River. A variety of habitats have been established in the park, and each season brings surprises as they mature. Dry and riparian woodlands, short and tall meadows, and a thriving bioswale anchor the restoration efforts that River Creek community residents support. Limit 10. Registration Required. All Participants: Please read the COVID-19 Participant Guidelines.…
Find out more »October 2020
Fascinating Facts about Bears (Virtual)
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Jenny Swiggart as she discusses the many fascinating and interesting facts about bears native to the area. Registration required. Participants will receive a link via email to this live-streamed program. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org Registration
Find out more »Forest Bathing: A Guided Nature and Forest Therapy Walk
Enjoy an afternoon of forest bathing at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. Kim Strader, Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, will lead us on a gentle sensory-opening walk to reconnect or deepen our connection with the natural world in a way that supports overall health and wellness. This slow-paced walk, sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, will cover no more than a mile or two in three hours…
Find out more »November 2020
Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird (Virtual)
Vultures are often overlooked, underappreciated, and unloved, despite the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, vultures are more likely to be threatened or endangered than any other group of raptor, but in the United States, Turkey and Black Vultures may be increasing in number. Based on Katie Fallon’s recent book with the same title, this fun virtual presentation will discuss the life and times of the noble Turkey Vulture, including its feeding, nesting, and roosting habits, migratory behaviors,…
Find out more »January 2021
Winter Planning for Your Garden (Virtual)
A little planning can go a long way toward having a rewarding garden. We will talk about things to consider when planning your garden, references, and what to plant to benefit our local wildlife. There will be plenty of time for Q & A after the presentation. Instructor: Julie Borneman. This virtual event is presented in conjunction with the Loudoun County Public Library. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org To access the program, go to the Loudoun County Public Library website.
Find out more »February 2021
Exploring Nature in Winter
Join naturalists Phil Daley and Paul Miller on this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy winter walk to discover and discuss how animals and plants adapt to the coldest months of the year. This will be a relatively easy, but wet, walk during which we will examine the trees, plants, animal sign, and insects we find along the trails and hopefully discover some skunk cabbage poking its flower heads up through the mud and snow (a sure sign that spring is on its…
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Loudoun Wildlife Winter Adaptations for Survival (Virtual)
Join Jacob van Schilfgaarde, wildlife conservationist and Facility Supervisor at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, for a Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy presentation on wildlife in Loudoun. He will show us three strategies that wildlife use to survive, and discuss their typical habitats, feeding behaviors and how to identify tracks. Registration Required. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org Registration
Find out more »March 2021
Woodcock Outing at Institute Farm
Rain date is March 4. Witness the incredible courtship displays of the woodcock, one of our most fascinating avian residents. On this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy outing, we will watch and listen for the woodcock’s “peent” at the Institute Farm near Aldie. Date is subject to change depending on the presence of woodcocks in the area. Limit 9. Registration required. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org or Emily Southgate at ewbsouthgate@gmail.com. All Participants: Please read the COVID-19 Participant Guidelines. To attend this event,…
Find out more »April 2021
Spring Native Plant Sale
Beautiful spring blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, vines, and ferns along with native plant experts to help you choose the right plants for your garden — that hasn't changed at this year's spring sale. What has changed is that we have scaled back the size of the sale due to ongoing COVID concerns. Both Hill House Farm and Nursery and Watermark Woods Nursery will be there, but our community partners will not be participating. However, The Wild Shop (which has been closed…
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