Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

Birding Sweet Run
2026-10-24 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132
Sweet Run State Park has 894 acres of diverse habitat, consisting of rich oak-hickory forest, meadows, ponds, streams, and vernal pools in northwestern Loudoun. It borders the Appalachian Trail and is only a couple of miles from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Sweet Run is a wonderful sanctuary for Loudoun wildlife, with numerous bird species utilizing its richness. 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 (Route 671). Directions can be found on the Park’s website. Registration required.
Fee Notice: Sweet Run collects a parking fee at 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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Fall Color Walk at Ball's Bluff
2026-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, Ball's Bluff Road, Leesburg, VA
As the days get cooler and frost is in the air, deciduous trees and shrubs put on an autumn show in all shades of red, yellow, orange, and purple. Join Bill Cour and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a walk in the woods to enjoy all the colors that Mother Nature provides this time of year. We’ll discuss various tree species and why trees change their color in the fall.Limit 20. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Identifying Hawks: A Field Trip to Waggoner’s Gap, PA
2026-10-25 10:00 | VA
Each fall, hawks migrate south along the Blue Ridge. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a field trip to Waggoner’s Gap, about a 2.5-hour drive, one of the premier hawk-watching sites in our area. If the weather cooperates, we should see a wide diversity of birds of prey, including Golden Eagles! John Denice, who will be leading the field trip, will help you identify hawks and other birds of prey in the field. In case of inclement weather, the field trip will be rescheduled to either November 7 or 8. While the field trip is free, Registration is required.
Questions: Contact John Denice at jdenice@loudounwildlife.org.
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Writing in Nature at Waterford Foundation
2026-11-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Foundation Old School, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, va
Join Nancy Morgan, director emeritus of the 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.Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Work Day at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary
2026-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 | VA
JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 89-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts. On this work day, we’ll be working at the Pin Oak vernal pool planting native trees and shrubs and removing Autumn Olive that has sprouted up inside the exclosure fence. Additional information and directions to the site will be provided a few days prior to the work day. Due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. 20 volunteers needed – volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. Registration required.
Please note: Work days require physical activity, which may be strenuous, such as digging and sawing in weedy, overgrown areas. Please be aware that poison ivy and ticks may present. Long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. Gardening/work gloves and insect repellant are recommended. If you do not enjoy working in these types of conditions, you should seek out other volunteer opportunities.
Questions: Contact sferguson@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration will open by October 1.

Walk for Wildlife Closing Celebration
2026-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Lost Rhino Brewing Company, 21730 Red Rum Drive #142, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
Join us for a nature-enthusiast gathering at Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn to celebrate Walk for Wildlife. We’ll hand out awards and share some highlights from the event along with celebrating the community science efforts and the positive impact they have on our community. We’ll also have some great door prizes. Registration requested.
Please note that this event is limited to Walk for Wildlife participants.
Questions: Email us at walkforwildlife@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration will be open at a later date
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