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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T123000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250115T203631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T005256Z UID:45904-1743678000-1743683400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Writing in Nature DESCRIPTION:Join Nancy Morgan\, Director Emeritus\, 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. View directions to the Gate House. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/writing-in-nature-april-2025/ LOCATION:The Gatehouse at Morven Park\, 17638 Old Waterford Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Other event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May2022_NancyMorgan400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250114T210004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T235647Z UID:45881-1743847200-1743847200@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers at Balls Bluff DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a field trip to Ball’s Bluff to explore this beautiful wooded riverside park for the early spring wildflowers that enrich the Potomac River Valley. Limit 15. Registration required.  \nThis is one of two spring walks at Balls Bluff. Please sign up for only one so that others may participate. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration is closed. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-balls-bluff-2025/ LOCATION:Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park\, Ball's Bluff Road\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bluebells_Michael-Sciortino_400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250401T180345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T195614Z UID:46712-1744281000-1744282800@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Story Time at Watermark Woods DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on two Thursdays a month for a delightful 30-minute story time at Watermark Woods native plant nursery in Hamilton. We will choose a fun theme each week\, reading engaging books and leading an educational discussion perfect for curious young minds. While kids ages 4 to 7 enjoy the stories\, parents can browse the nursery’s beautiful native plants (just stay within earshot). It’s a wonderful way to spark a love of nature and reading in a relaxed\, outdoor setting. Come explore\, learn and grow with us.  No registration required.  \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/story-time-1/ LOCATION:Watermark Woods\, 16764 Hamilton Station Rd\, Hamilton\, VA\, 20158 CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WW-sign-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250115T210302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T233345Z UID:45913-1744444800-1744444800@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Birding Banshee DESCRIPTION:Join us on this walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County. This area of streams\, trees\, shrubs and fields attracts lots of species\, making it a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks to see what birds we will find. This is a regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration Required. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-banshee-april-2025/ CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Tree-Swallow-Banshee-Lisa-Mckew-180414-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250114T210021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T143842Z UID:45882-1744549200-1744556400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers at Balls Bluff - Rescheduled DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a field trip to Ball’s Bluff to explore this beautiful wooded riverside park for the early spring wildflowers that enrich the Potomac River Valley.  Limit 15. Registration required.  \nThis is one of two spring walks at Balls Bluff. Please sign up for only one so that others may participate. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-balls-bluff-2/ LOCATION:Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park\, Ball's Bluff Road\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/trout-lily-Donna-Quinn_400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250114T212603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T125003Z UID:45891-1744916400-1744916400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Meet Your Local Birds of Prey DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Secret Garden Birds and Bees’ Liz Dennison to meet live birds of prey — just like the ones living in our backyards. You’ll have a chance to meet a few of our native hawks\, owls\, and one tiny falcon up close. Hear their personal stories\, and learn about the lives of raptors in the wild\, the challenges they face in our increasingly human world\, and what we can all do to help them thrive. Best of all\, you might even get to take a selfie with your favorite hawk or owl.  This family-friendly event takes place at Brambleton Library and is sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Registration requested. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/meet-birds-of-prey/ LOCATION:Brambleton Library\, 22850 Brambleton Plaza\, Brambleton\, VA\, 20148 CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Eastern-Screech-Owl_Michael-Sciortino_400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250115T214925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T122748Z UID:45927-1745049600-1745049600@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Sciortino and John Denice in search of birds at this surprisingly rich park along Broad Run in Brambleton which combines several different habitat types including a rich flood plain on both sides of the stream\, edge and meadow habitat\, and multiple ponds. The varied habitat should provide the group with a good variety of migrating birds as well as residents. Parking information and meeting location will be emailed to registered participants. Limit 15. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration closed. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-broad-run-april-2025/ CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Solitary-Sandpiper_Bruce-Hill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250210T212857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T114740Z UID:46188-1745049600-1745049600@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Young Birders Walk at Broad Run DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program in search of birds at this surprisingly rich park along Broad Run in Brambleton which combines several different habitat types including a rich flood plain on both sides of the stream\, edge and meadow habitat\, and multiple ponds. Parking information and meeting location will be emailed to registered participants. Bring binoculars if you have them. Note: This program is exclusively for young birders ages 10-18; a parent/guardian is welcome. Limit 15. Registration required \nQuestions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at \nRegistration closed. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birders-broad-run/ CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/broad-run-Rusty-Blackbird_Michael-Sciortino-500px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250115T194822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T143703Z UID:45893-1745056800-1745064000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Herb Walk at JK Black Oak DESCRIPTION:Join us for an easy-paced herb walk and discussion through areas of JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary in Lucketts. Herb walks are a great way to spot and identify herbal plants in their natural habitats. If you’re familiar with bird walks\, this works the same way — but with plants. We will be discussing medicinal uses for the plants\, things about their unique growing behaviors and choice of habitats\, pollinator benefits\, folklore\, and so much more. Walk leader Jerry Underhill is a member of the American Herbalist Guild\, American Botanical Society and Plant Savers\,  and holds a degree in biomedical chemistry. Directions will be sent to registered participants a couple of days before the walk. Limit 10. Registration required \nNote: Due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species\, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/herb-walk-jk-black-oak-spring/ CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/violets400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250115T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T234642Z UID:45920-1745136000-1745136000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Birding Algonkian DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at this large\, popular park in eastern Loudoun with extensive frontage along the Potomac River. Its rich bottomland forests\, extensive wetlands and grassy areas are home to numerous species of birds. We’ll comb the park searching for spring migrants\, residents and waterfowl. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the boat ramp. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildife.org.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-algonkian-april-2025/ LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Orchard-Oriole_Michael-Sciortino400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250401T180501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T210237Z UID:46717-1745490600-1745492400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Story Time at Watermark Woods DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on two Thursdays a month for a delightful 30-minute story time at Watermark Woods native plant nursery in Hamilton. We will choose a fun theme each week\, reading engaging books and leading an educational discussion perfect for curious young minds. While kids ages 4 to 7 enjoy the stories\, parents can browse the nursery’s beautiful native plants (just stay within earshot). It’s a wonderful way to spark a love of nature and reading in a relaxed\, outdoor setting. Come explore\, learn and grow with us.  No registration required.  \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/story-time-2/ LOCATION:Watermark Woods\, 16764 Hamilton Station Rd\, Hamilton\, VA\, 20158 CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/water_Sarah-Kabealo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250115T214015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T235121Z UID:45923-1745654400-1745654400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Birding Sweet Run DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Birds with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Virginia Society of Ornithology at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore three different areas of the park with three simultaneous walks. The park\, in northwestern Loudoun County\, has 894 acres of diverse habitat consisting of vernal pools\, meadows\, ponds\, streams and a rich oak-hickory forest. It borders the Appalachian Trail and is only a couple of miles from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. For these reasons Sweet Run is a wonderful sanctuary for Loudoun’s wildlife with numerous bird species utilizing its richness.  The Park is located just north of Neersville (see map below). Directions can be found on the Park’s website. Registration Required. \nFee Notice: Sweet Run collects a parking fee via self-pay kiosks located at each parking area/entrance. The fee for a standard vehicle is $10. View fee information. A park pass can be borrowed from Loudoun County Public Library. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org. \nAfter the walks\, hang around for Sweet Run State Park Earth Day Celebration: All About Birds from 11:00am to 2:00pm.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-sweet-run-april-2025/ LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132 CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Palm-Warbler_MEM_400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000 DTSTAMP:20260618T133905 CREATED:20250320T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T012640Z UID:46578-1745744400-1745744400@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Birding Morven Park DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Sottili and Molly Pinson Simoneau on a bird walk to explore Morven Park\, a 1\,000-acre preserve that hosts a historic mansion\, two museums a renowned equestrian center\, and a mosaic of natural habitats rich in wildlife.  This walk is for beginning and experienced birders. \nThe ridge behind the Davis Mansion is the terminal end of the Catoctin Mountains and with that comes terrific and varied habitats\, geological features and diverse wildlife. The land hosts a spectacular array of native trees\, shrubs\, and wildflowers\, from massive oaks to tiny ephemerals. Box Turtles roam the woods as do a variety of mammals\, including coyotes\, raccoons\, opossums\, bats and deer. \nDuring spring\, birds migrate through this area and refresh themselves in the thick forest before heading north to breed; the park in spring also welcomes a host of neotropical birds that come here to raise their young. During our walk\, we hope to see not only our year-round resident birds\, including woodpeckers\, hawks\, chickadees and bluebirds\, but also recent arrivals\, such as Scarlet Tanagers\, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers\, Ovenbirds and Northern Parulas. And perhaps we’ll be lucky to spy an American Redstart\, Northern Waterthrush or another of the species just passing through. Limit 14. Parking information will be emailed to registered participants. Registration required \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-morven-park-2025/ LOCATION:Morven Park\, 17195 Southern Planter Ln.\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176 CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Northern-Parula_Pat-Whittle350px.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR