New Date: Bluebird Box Decorating
2025-01-26 13:00 (America/New_York) | VA
This event was originally scheduled for December 29 and was rescheduled to January 26.
The Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will host a bluebird box activity where participants will paint and decorate their own bluebird boxes to take home. Guidance will be provided by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on where to place the boxes and how to monitor them. Currently, the event is planned to take place at Purcellville Town Hall. Additional information will be posted on the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board web page or on their Facebook page closer to the date of the event.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Postponed: Loudoun's Birds of Prey
2025-01-30 19:00 | Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA
This presentation will be rescheduled for February. Please check back for the new date.
Birds of prey have always intrigued humankind. Their numbers increase dramatically in the winter in our county as our resident birds are joined by many others. Learn how to identify these birds, how their behavior varies, and where you’re most likely to find them. This presentation, by Liam McGranaghan, raptor expert and falconer, is co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Loudoun County Public Library. Registration requested for this program.
On February 1 there will be a field trip hosted by LWC where the group will search for winter raptors as we drive the back roads of Loudoun. (Registration will be required and limited for the field trip.)
Join us for one or both events.

Birding Banshee
2025-02-08 08:00 | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA, United States
Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, you’ll enjoy searching for the many bird species found at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve south of Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hot spot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Wild About the Dulles Wetlands III: Eagle Nest Cam (Virtual)
2025-02-12 19:00 | VA
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy invites you to learn about these important wetlands and the wildlife that call them home. Join us for this third program in the five-part series.
We have learned so much about eagles by watching nest cams. This nest is practically in our backyards — in the Dulles Greenway Wetlands. Bald Eagles have raised their young here for almost twenty 20 years, and we are optimistic about seeing one, two, or three bobble-headed nestlings this spring. Since the cameras were installed four years ago, there has been no shortage of drama at the nest. Join Eagle Cam volunteer and raptor expert Liz Dennison for this program to relive our memories of the joy, heartbreak and responsibility of observing wildlife as we take an intimate peek into the drama-filled lives of the Dulles Greenway eagles. Registration required
Connection information for this virtual presentation will be included in your confirmation email when you register.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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If You Plant It, They Will Come (Virtual)
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Brian Magurn as he shares photos of bees, butterflies, birds and other critters that were spotted in his native plant garden, which is certified by the Wildlife Sanctuary Program. Learn about butterfly host plants and other plant and insect interactions and important habitat features to attract and provide shelter for wildlife. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Access to this virtual presentation is through the library website. Register below to receive the link.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Algonkian Park
2025-02-16 08:00, 2025-03-16 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
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 winter visitors, residents and waterfowl. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the boat ramp. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildife.org.
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Young Birders Walk at Algonkian Park
2025-02-16 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a bird walk for young birders at Algonkian Regional Park. We’ll spend time at this birding hotspot, one of Loudoun’s best, searching for wintering birds, year-round residents, and waterfowl. This is also a great opportunity to discover what birding is like, sharpen your skills, and meet other young birders! Meet at the boat ramp; bring binoculars if you have them (we’ll have a couple loaners if you don’t). Note: This walk is exclusively for young birders (ages 10-18); a parent/guardian is welcome. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Sweet Run
2025-02-22 08:00 | Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132
Sweet Run State Park is a beautiful 900-acre preserve in northwestern Loudoun County. With its diverse wildlife habitats, including meadows, streams and heavily forested slopes, it draws a wide variety of birds and other creatures. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on our monthly walk, and see what’s there. 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); Directions can be found on the Park’s website. Registration Required
Fee 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.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Wild About the Dulles Wetlands IV: The Birds of the Dulles Wetlands (Virtual)
2025-02-25 19:00 | VA
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy invites you to learn about these important wetlands and the wildlife that call them home. Join us for this fourth program in the five-part series.
Wetlands are incredibly rich natural areas that attract many different kinds of animals and plants, not least birds. They provide crucial habitat for many different kinds of birds, some of which raise their young there or overwinter in them while other birds only briefly stop over on their long arduous migrations. They are also often the only pockets of green in heavily developed areas and, as such, provide protection from the many perils that birds face every day. Joe Coleman, who has been visiting the Dulles Greenway Wetlands since the 1990’s, will describe some of the many birds that visit and use the Wetlands. Registration required.
Connection information for this virtual presentation will be included in your confirmation email when you register.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Woodcock Walk at Institute Farm
2025-03-01 18:00 | The Institute Farm, 22265 Oatlands Rd, Aldie, Virginia, 20105
Witness the bizarre courtship displays of the American Woodcock, one of our most fascinating avian residents. On this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy outing, we will listen for the woodcock’s “peent” and hope to watch its aerial acrobatics at the historic Institute Farm near Aldie. Limit 10. Registration required
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When 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.
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Spring Wildflowers of Northern Virginia
2025-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bill Cour who will give an illustrated discussion of our local spring ephemerals, both how beautiful we find them and the interesting stories of their adaptations to availability of light and access to pollinators. Bill leads our weekly spring habitat restoration event, Save the Bluebells: Garlic Mustard Pull at Ball’s Bluff. This program takes place at Ashburn Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Registration requested.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Writing in Nature
2025-03-06 11:00 - 12:30 | The Gatehouse at Morven Park, 17638 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
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 at Morven Park. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Banshee
2025-03-08 08:00 | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA, United States
Join us on this walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, a diverse 695-acre natural area 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 and see what birds we find. This is a regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration Required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Wild About the Dulles Wetlands V: Coexisting with Beavers in Wetlands (Virtual)
2025-03-11 19:00 | VA
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy invites you to learn about these important wetlands and the wildlife that call them home. Join us for this fifth program in the five-part series.
Alison Zak, founder and director of the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund, will provide a brief history of human interactions with beavers over time, an overview of beaver ecology, and beaver behavior. She will also explore the benefits that beavers, and the wetlands they create, provide for the health of our watersheds, landscapes, and communities. Finally, she will discuss practical, effective, and nonlethal methods for managing beaver-caused problems like tree damage and flooding. Registration required.
Connection information for this virtual presentation will be included in your confirmation email when you register.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Travel Photography Program
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Middleburg Library, 101 Reed Street, Middleburg, VA, 20117
Discover how to create captivating storytelling images on your next adventure. Photographer Jeff Mauritzen shares his experiences and photos from his travel assignments across all seven continents. With over 12 years as a photography expert for National Geographic Expeditions, Jeff Mauritzen has honed his craft in capturing the essence of every journey. This program takes place at Middleburg Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Registration requested.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Woodcock Walk at Broad Run Stream Valley Park
2025-03-19 19:15 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Michael Sciortino, John Denice, and Bruce Hill for an early evening walk on this special property looking for birds; then as dusk settles in, we’ll hope to hear the “peent” of American Woodcock and see their incredible courtship display flight. Parking/meeting information will be emailed to registered participants. Limit 15. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When 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.
Registration

Birding Sweet Run
2025-03-22 08:00 | Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on the monthly bird walk at the Sweet Run State Park, a beautiful 900-acre preserve in northwestern Loudoun County. The property includes diverse wildlife habitats, including meadows, streams and heavily forested slopes, which makes it a great place to see birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Interpretive Center; bring binoculars if you have them. The Park is located just north of Neersville (see map below). Directions can be found on the Park’s website. Registration Required.
Fee 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.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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New Date: Wild About the Dulles Wetlands II: The Unseen World (Virtual)
2025-03-25 19:00 | VA
This program was originally scheduled for January 28.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy invites you to learn about these important wetlands and the wildlife that call them home. Join us for this second program in the five-part series.
Ever wonder what happens in the wetlands when no one is around? While investigating the reptile and amphibian populations at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands, Loudoun Wildlife started using trail cameras in the hopes of capturing some of the other animals who call the wetlands home. We were not disappointed! Join Jenny Erickson for a glimpse into the rarely seen inhabitants of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands, including a reptile and amphibian or two. Registration required
Connection information for this virtual presentation will be included in your confirmation email when you register.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Exploring JK Black Oak
2025-03-27 17:30 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Gerco Hoogeweg for an early evening walk on this special property, exploring the vernal pools and looking for birds. If the weather cooperates, the vernal pools should be full of water and we can explore early season amphibian activities. As dusk settles in, we’ll scout the property and hope to hear the ‘peent’ of American Woodcocks and see their incredible courtship display flight. Directions will be sent to registered participants. Limit 10. Registration required.
Note: Due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When 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.
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A Croak in the Night: An Introduction to Frogs and Toads
2025-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Izaak Walton League Chapter House, 19237 Mountain Spring Lane, Leesburg, VA, 20175
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 Izaak Walton League. 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 Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Izaak Walton League. Registration requested.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Creek Critters
2025-03-30 13:00 | Chapman DeMary Trail, 205 East Hirst Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
Join the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Purcellville Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to get up close and personal with the creek critters living in the South Fork of the Catoctin Creek at the Chapman DeMary Trail. Loudoun Wildlife Stream Team members will discuss the natural history of these critters, help participants learn how to identify them, and explain how they can help us determine the health of a stream. Registration required through the Purcellville Parks and Recreation.
Questions: Contact Amy Ulland at aulland@loudounwildlife.org

Writing in Nature
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:30 | The Gatehouse at Morven Park, 17638 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
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.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration

Spring Wildflowers at Balls Bluff
2025-04-05 10:00 | Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, Ball's Bluff Road, Leesburg, VA
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.
This is one of two spring walks at Balls Bluff. Please sign up for only one so that others may participate.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration is closed.

Story Time at Watermark Woods
2025-04-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Watermark Woods, 16764 Hamilton Station Rd, Hamilton, VA, 20158
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.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Birding Banshee
2025-04-12 08:00 | VA
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.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration

Spring Wildflowers at Balls Bluff - Rescheduled
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, Ball's Bluff Road, Leesburg, VA
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.
This is one of two spring walks at Balls Bluff. Please sign up for only one so that others may participate.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Meet Your Local Birds of Prey
2025-04-17 19:00 | Brambleton Library, 22850 Brambleton Plaza, Brambleton, VA, 20148
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.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park
2025-04-19 08:00 | VA
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.
Questions: Contact jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration closed.

Celebrate Birds: Young Birders Walk at Broad Run
2025-04-19 08:00 | VA
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
Questions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at
Registration closed.
