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SUMMARY:Dark Skies: Lights Out for Migratory Birds
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that most birds migrate at night? During spring migration\, birds migrating at night are dependent on dark skies to keep their course as they return to northern nesting grounds. Artificial light at night disorients migrating birds and can lead to devastating effects on flocks. Lights Out campaigns reduce the amount of artificial nighttime light and can help protect migratory birds. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy at Broadlands Community Center for guest speakers from partner organizations such as Dark Sky Friends and The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia who will share expertise on the importance of dark skies for bird migration\, as well as what Lights Out really means. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Trinity Mills at tmills@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/lights-out-for-migratory-birds/
LOCATION:Broadlands Community Center\, 43004 Waxpool Rd\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Dulles Greenway Wetlands Evening Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Ann Good and Jane Yocom for an early evening bird walk at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands. The Wetlands can be magical on a spring evening as ducks and wading birds drop in to overnight joining the many frogs and insects beginning their night chorus and the mammals stirring. Built in the early 1990s to replace the wetlands lost when the Dulles Greenway was built\, this wetlands along the Goose Creek near Oatlands is a great place to observe a wide variety of birds including a magnificent pair of Bald Eagles who have successfully nested there for nearly two decades. Expect to encounter rough terrain where walking is difficult as well as briars and wet/muddy spots. Parking information will be sent to participants prior to the walk. Limit 10. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org. \nWhen registration is full\, do not attempt to register. You can be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Be sure to include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.\nregistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/dulles-wetlands-celebrate-birds/
LOCATION:Dulles Wetlands Mitigation Project\, Oatlands Road\, Leesburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Nature Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Nature Playtime at the Gate House. We will do a fun\, spring-themed craft\, read some books\, and\, of course\, have plenty of time to play outside in the creek. Feel free to bring a snack and have a picnic. While all are welcome\, activities will target preschool to early elementary-aged children. View directions to the Gate House. Limit 15 children. Registration required. \nNote: Playing in a creek can be messy business! You may want to bring a towel and change of clothes. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/nature-playtime-may/
LOCATION:The Gatehouse at Morven Park\, 17638 Old Waterford Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T080000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Farm Near Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Join Joe Coleman and Mary Ann Good for a bird walk at a beautiful farm south of Lincoln that has rolling fields\, scrubby edges and a rich forest along the Goose Creek. We will hope for Grasshopper and Savannah Sparrows and numerous warblers along with other grassland and streamside species. Directions will be sent to registered participants. Limit 12. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at  jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org. \nWhen registration is full\, do not attempt to register. You can be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Be sure to include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/celebrate-birds-lincoln/
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Birding Bles Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Allison Gallo and Bryan Henson on a search for birds at this small but popular park in eastern Loudoun that borders the Potomac River. The rich bottomland forests\, extensive wetlands and grassy areas that comprise the park attract a great variety of birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet in the parking lot (there is only one). Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-bles-park-may/
LOCATION:Bles Park\, 44830 Riverside Pkwy\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T080000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Young Birders Walk at Sweet Run State Park
DESCRIPTION:This walk has been cancelled\, but the regular Sweet Run bird walk is still taking place. \nJoin our Young Birding Program at Sweet Run State Park with its 894 acres of diverse habitat consisting of vernal pools\, meadows\, ponds\, streams\, and a rich oak-hickory forest in northwestern Loudoun. It is a wonderful sanctuary for wildlife with numerous bird species using the rich habitat. Meet at the main parking lot near the Interpretive Center; bring binoculars if you have them. The park is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Rte 671); see map below. Bring binoculars if you have them (we’ll have a couple loaners). Limit 14. Registration required. \nNote: This walk is exclusively for young birders (ages 13–20); a parent/guardian is welcome to join you. \nQuestions: Contact Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org \nFee Notice: Sweet Run begins collecting parking fees on May 6 via self-pay kiosks located at each parking area/entrance. The fee for a standard vehicle is $10. View fee information.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birders-walk-may/
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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