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UID:54247-1791108000-1791115200@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Walk for Wildlife at JK Black Oak
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Walk for Wildlife with a group walk with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leaders to find species that call the sanctuary home. This unique property features late-season blooms\, vernal pools (which will be dry this time of year)\, meadows\, and mature forests that should provide us a rich selection of insects\, herps\, migrating birds\, and plants. Curious about using iNaturalist and participating in Walk for Wildlife? Curious about the JK Black Oak property? Then this is the walk for you. Directions will be emailed to registered participants. Limit 15. Registration required \nNote: To protect the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species\, JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is not open for general public access. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/walk-for-wildlife-at-jk-black-oak/
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152344Z
CREATED:20260717T193624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T152344Z
UID:54229-1791615600-1791658800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Big Sit at Algonkian Park
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is excited to be partnering with NOVA Parks for another Big Sit at Algonkian Regional Park. Join us for five minutes or all day as we compete with other birders around the world to see and hear as many bird species as we can from within a 17-foot circle. \nWhat is a Big Sit?\nSome people have compared it to a tailgate party for birders. It is a worldwide annual competition to see how many species of bird can be seen from one stationary location in 24 hours or less. \nWho should attend?\nAnyone interested in birding from beginner to advanced. If you’re new to birding\, you can learn more about it and meet other birders. If you’re an experienced birder\, bring your skills and help us ID some species. This is a stationary location\, so it’s great for people who aren’t interested in a long bird walk. Plus\, we’ll be there all day\, so it’s great for those who prefer to sleep late. \nDetails\nWe will be set up close to the parking lot just west of the boat ramp (view location) with views of the river\, a wildflower meadow\, a grassy field\, a wooded tree line and wide open sky. We will be there from 7:00am to 7:00pm to count as many bird species as we can see or hear. You can stop by for a few minutes to say hi or bring a chair and stay as long as you like.  No registration required. \nIn case of inclement weather cancellation information will be posted here and on the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Facebook page. \nQuestions: Contact plewis@loudounwildlife.org. \nVolunteer Registration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/big-sit-at-algonkian-park/
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025813Z
CREATED:20260717T194659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T025813Z
UID:54233-1792231200-1792238400@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Walk for Wildlife at Morven Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bill Cour to get outside and take a walk in nature. Morven Park has beautiful ridge trails with vernal pools and mature forest that should provide a variety of insects\, amphibians\, birds and plants.  We will meet at the small\, upper parking lot near the trails and the Coach House complex as shown on this map of Morven Park.  Limit 15. Registration required \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/walk-for-wildlife-at-morven-park/
LOCATION:Morven Park\, 17195 Southern Planter Ln.\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261015T164902Z
CREATED:20260717T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T164902Z
UID:54237-1792836000-1792843200@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Fall Color Walk at Ball's Bluff
DESCRIPTION:As the days get cooler and frost is in the air\, deciduous trees and shrubs put on an autumn show in all shades of red\, yellow\, orange\, and purple. Join Bill Cour and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a walk in the woods to enjoy all the colors that Mother Nature provides this time of year. We’ll discuss various tree species and why trees change their color in the fall.Limit 20. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/fall-color-walk-at-balls-bluff/
LOCATION:Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park\, Ball's Bluff Road\, Leesburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200002Z
CREATED:20260909T125514Z
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UID:54604-1792850400-1792855800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Salt Watch Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy at Rust Library to launch our sixth season of Salt Watch\, a hands-on community science program that tracks road salt pollution in our local streams and advocates for smarter salting practices. \nAmy Ulland\, Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator\, will begin with a presentation about why monitoring chloride levels matters for clean water\, wildlife\, and healthy communities and share some of our past data. Then participants will take part in a hands-on demo to see just how easy Salt Watch is to do. \nThis project is perfect for families\, couples\, individuals and school groups. Monitoring takes less than 15 minutes\, supplies are free\, and volunteers collect data once a month year-round\, with additional sampling after winter weather events. All results are uploaded using a simple Google form and contribute to both local advocacy and a nationwide map of road salt pollution.  This event is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Registration requested. \nQuestions: Contact Amy Ulland at aulland@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/salt-watch-kickoff/
LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260926T154718Z
CREATED:20260718T161741Z
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UID:54262-1794042000-1794052800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Work Day at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 89-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts that is owned by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. On this work day\, we’ll be at the Pin Oak vernal pool planting native trees and removing Autumn Olive that has sprouted up inside the exclosure fence.  Additional information and directions to the site will be provided a few days prior to the work day. 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.   Registration required.   \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 pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. Gardening/work gloves and insect repellant are recommended. If you do not enjoy working in these types of conditions\, you should seek out other volunteer opportunities. \nQuestions: Contact sferguson@loudounwildlife.org.\nVolunteer Registration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/work-day-jk-black-oak-november/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T080000
DTSTAMP:20261016T195445Z
CREATED:20261016T195445Z
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UID:55053-1794729600-1794729600@loudounwildlife.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T164736Z
CREATED:20261005T043202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T164736Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T165249Z
CREATED:20231112T193930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T165249Z
UID:33217-1796463000-1796473800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Work Day at JK Black Oak
DESCRIPTION:JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 89-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts.  Join us for the last work day until spring 2027. We’ll be working on a couple of habitat restoration projects. Check back for details. Additional information and directions to the property 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.  Registration required. \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. If you do not enjoy working in these types of conditions\, you should seek out other volunteer opportunities.. \nQuestions: Contact sferguson@loudounwildlife.org.   \nRegistration will open by November 1.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/work-day-jk-black-oak-december/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261229
DTSTAMP:20261006T030305Z
CREATED:20261006T030305Z
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UID:54944-1798416000-1798502399@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as we participate in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Our count circle has a 15-mile diameter and covers 177 square miles of Loudoun’s countryside: north to Waterford\, south to Aldie\, east to Ashburn\, and west to Purcellville. Everyone is welcome; amateurs are teamed with experienced birders. For more information\, check out the article on Christmas Bird Counts in this issue. If you are interested in participating for just a couple hours or the entire day\, If you are interested in participating for just a couple of hours or the entire day\, sign up here. Registration required by December 22. \nView the Central Loudoun Count Circle as an interactive map. \nQuestions: contact Joe Coleman at  jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/central-loudoun-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Counts,Featured Event,Volunteer
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