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SUMMARY:Writing in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Nancy Morgan\, Director Emeritus\, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program\, for this opportunity on the first Thursday of each month 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-december/
LOCATION:The Gatehouse at Morven Park\, 17638 Old Waterford Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T080000
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SUMMARY:Birding Dulles Greenway Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at the privately-owned Dulles Greenway Wetlands. 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 waterfowl and Bald Eagles. 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. Please include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.\nregistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/bird-dulles-wetlands-december/
LOCATION:Dulles Wetlands Mitigation Project\, Oatlands Road\, Leesburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
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SUMMARY:Winter Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Wildlife Sanctuary Ambassador and Virginia Master Naturalist Brian Magurn at the Gatehouse in Morven Park for hands-on training for winter-sowing native plant seeds in containers. We will plant native plant seeds in recycled plastic containers that you will bring. We’ll provide the soil\, and will have some seeds to share. It’s fun to create your own science experiment each year and patiently wait through the winter then watch them grow outside in the spring. Thanks to Watermark Woods Native Plants for donating potting soil. Limit 15. Registration required. \nNote: If you have not been to the Gatehouse before\,  be sure to view the directions to the Gatehouse before you come. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nWhen registration is full\, ask to be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Please include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/winter-sowing/
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:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
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CREATED:20251002T155720Z
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SUMMARY:A Croak in the Night: Introduction to Frogs and Toads of Loudoun
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever sat outside listening to the frogs and wondered what species of frog you are hearing\, then this program is for you! Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introduction to our local frog and toad species at Rust Library. Learn how to identify them both visually and by their calls\, and learn what you can do to help protect the habitats of this fragile group of amphibians. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Registration requested. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/introduction-frogs-and-toads-2025/
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:20251213T080000
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SUMMARY:Birding Banshee
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder\, this bird walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is sure to be of interest. The preserve is a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County with streams\, trees\, shrubs and fields that attract lots of species\, making it a birding hotspot.  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-december/
LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T080000
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SUMMARY:Training Walk for Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:If you are a beginning birder or you have never participated in a Christmas Bird Count\, then this is the walk for you. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to look for birds at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, and learn everything you need to know about participating in a count. Bring binoculars and meet at the Visitor Center. Limit 20.  Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at  jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/cbc-training-walk-banshee/
LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
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SUMMARY:New Date: Action Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join professional photographer Jeff Mauritzen to learn how to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of photography! Whether capturing sports\, wildlife\, pets\, or life’s various special moments\, documenting a quickly unfolding moment in sharp detail can be frustrating.  For the last 12 years\, Jeff has been guiding and lecturing as a photography expert for National Geographic Expeditions. This program takes place at Brambleton Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Registration requested.      \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/action-photography/
LOCATION:Brambleton Library\, 22850 Brambleton Plaza\, Brambleton\, VA\, 20148
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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