Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

Writing in Nature
2026-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA
Location change: Rust Library
Join Nancy Morgan, Director Emeritus, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, for this monthly workshop, presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings. Writing is often considered a solo, reflective practice, but writing in the company of others can be a supportive, community building activity that encourages regular practice. Each session is a stand-alone event – come when you are able. Registration for each session is open through the morning of the workshop. For directions, click on the Google Map link at the bottom of this page. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration

Native Plant Book Club: The Light Eaters
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Birch Tree Bookstore, 11 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176
Join our partners Watermark Woods Native Plants, Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL), and Birch Tree Bookstore for the Read! Plant! Grow! Book Club, which focuses on native plants, sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and LCPL At this meeting, we’ll discuss The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger, a book about whether plants show something like “intelligence,” and the implications for how we view them.
You 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.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Writing in Nature
2026-09-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Foundation Old School, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, va
Join Nancy Morgan, director emeritus of the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, for this monthly opportunity presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings. Writing is often considered a solo, reflective practice, but writing in the company of others can be a supportive, community building activity that encourages regular practice. Each session is a stand-alone event – come when you are able. Registration for each session is open through the morning of the workshop.Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration

Walk for Wildlife Kickoff
2026-09-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Foundation Old School, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, va
Walk for Wildlife is a monthlong event (October 1-31) in which you see how many wildlife places you can visit and how many species in nature (plant/animal) you can identify, using and posting them to the iNaturalist app. This Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy event is a fun way to get outside and observe, on your own or in a group, and you can help support our programs that benefit wildlife and healthy habitats. Want to get all the details about participating? Come by the Waterford Foundation on September 26 to pick up your T-shirt, see some friends, ask questions, learn about iNaturalist, and get excited to Walk for Wildlife!
Stay tuned for more details!
Questions: Email us at walkforwildlife@loudounwildlife.org.

Writing in Nature at Rust Library
2026-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA

Writing in Nature at Waterford Foundation
2026-11-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Foundation Old School, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, va

Alternative Gift Market
2026-11-15 08:00 - 13:00 | Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Dr., Ashburn, VA, United States
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.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Walk for Wildlife Closing Celebration
2026-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Lost Rhino Brewing Company, 21730 Red Rum Drive #142, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
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.
Please note that this event is limited to Walk for Wildlife participants.
Questions: Email us at walkforwildlife@loudounwildlife.org.
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