BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy - ECPv6.16.4//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T060536 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:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T060536 CREATED:20250817T195904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T190108Z UID:32960-1757754000-1757772000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant Sale at Morven Park DESCRIPTION:Did you know that fall is the best time to plant trees\, shrubs and other perennials? A huge selection of native plants will be available from five native plant nurseries: Nature By Design\, Hill House Farm & Nursery\, Seven Bends Nursery\, Watermark Woods and  Yellow House Natives. The Sale takes place at the visitor parking lot (access via main entrance on Old Waterford Road). Our knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to help you choose plants suited to your space and goals. We’ll also have TLC\, a fertilizer and deer deterrent\, to give away. \nAt Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s information booth you can learn about our programs and how you can volunteer for them. Our Wild Shop will be there with merchandise for sale.  Want to learn more about some of our community partners? Be sure to stop by their booths: The American Chestnut Foundation; Blue Ridge PRISM\, Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance\,  Loudoun County Master Gardeners; Virginia Native Plant Society (Piedmont Chapter); and\, Virginia Master Naturalists (Banshee Reeks Chapter). Magee Design will also have a booth. \nNative Plant Talks and Displays: 9:00am – 1:00pm\nJoin us at our Native Plant Information Center for talks and demos from native plant experts from 9:00am to 1:00pm. View schedule for talks. \nIf you enjoy the Native Plant Sale and would like to be a part of making it happen\, sign up to volunteer at the Sale. \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. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/fall-native-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Main Visitor Parking Lot at Morven Park\, Southern Planter Ln\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Habitat Restoration,plant sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rudbeckia-for-sale_SA-Ferguson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T060536 CREATED:20250319T130351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T231451Z UID:21243-1743843600-1743861600@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park DESCRIPTION:Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden year round and provide important habitat for wildlife.  Our Native Plant Sale is the place to buy spring-blooming flowers\, vines\, trees\, shrubs and ferns from five local native plant nurseries: Hill House Farm & Nursery\, Nature By Design\, Seven Bends Nursery\, Watermark Woods and Yellow House Natives.  The Sale takes place at the visitor parking lot (access via main entrance on Old Waterford Road) and will be staffed by volunteers knowledgeable about native plants who can advise you on selecting natives for your garden and answer your questions. We’ll also have TLC\, a fertilizer and deer deterrent\, to give away. \nThe Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy information booth  has information about some of our programs and how you can volunteer for them. Our Wild Shop will be there with merchandise for sale.  Want to learn more about some of our community partners? Be sure to stop by their booths: Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\,  Blue Ridge PRISM\, Banshee Reeks Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists\, Loudoun Master Gardeners and Wild Ones NoVA. Wild Birds Unlimited will also be at the Sale with nestboxes and poles\, and backyard bird feeding supplies. While you’re browsing\, enjoy coffee and ice cream from the Coffeemania truck. \nNative Plant Talks and Demos – 10:00am-1:00pm\nJoin us at our Native Plant Information Center for talks and demos from native plant experts from 10:00am to 1:00pm. View schedule for talks. 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. \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 URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale-2025/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Featured Event,plant sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NPS-Spring-2019_sa-ferguson_400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T060536 CREATED:20240605T190049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T190708Z UID:43744-1719655200-1719666000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:New Date: Milkweed Sale at Northwest Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION:Originally scheduled for June 8\, the new date to pick up plants is June 19. If you pre-ordered plants\, you will receive an email with information about picking up your plants. \nHelp bring back the Monarchs by buying milkweed at this sale. It’s a great opportunity to buy the only plant on which Monarchs will lay their eggs. We will have three types of milkweed available: Common\, Swamp and Butterfly Weed. We will be offering pre-sale orders until 12:00pm on Friday\, June 28 or until all milkweed is sold out. This event will be drive-through only\, so pre-ordering is encouraged.  Pre-order milkweed online here. \nThe Milkweed Sale is co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and our partner\, Northwest Federal Credit Union.  Remember: LWC members are eligible to join the credit union. \nPlease Note: Plants will only be available for pick up at Northwest Federal Credit Union in Leesburg between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday\, June 29. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/milkweed-sale-nfcu-new-date/ LOCATION:Northwest Federal Credit Union\, 525 Trimble Plaza SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175 CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Habitat Restoration,plant sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Janet-29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T060536 CREATED:20240605T141223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T191647Z UID:35815-1717840800-1717851600@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled to June 29: Milkweed Sale at Northwest Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION:Due to supplier issues\, the Milkweed Sale has been rescheduled to June 29. If you pre-ordered plants\, you will receive an email with additional information. \nHelp bring back the Monarchs by buying milkweed at this sale. It’s a great opportunity to buy the only plant on which Monarchs will lay their eggs. We will have three types of milkweed available: Common\, Swamp and Butterfly Weed. We will be offering pre-sale orders until 12:00pm on Friday\, June 28 or until all milkweed is sold out. This event will be drive-through only\, so pre-ordering is encouraged.  Pre-order milkweed online here. \nThe Milkweed Sale is co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and our partner\, Northwest Federal Credit Union.  Remember: LWC members are eligible to join the credit union. \nPlease Note: Plants will only be available for pick up at Northwest Federal Credit Union in Leesburg between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday\, June 29. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/milkweed-sale-nfcu/ LOCATION:Northwest Federal Credit Union\, 525 Trimble Plaza SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175 CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Habitat Restoration,plant sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Janet-29.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR