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SUMMARY:Vernal Pools
DESCRIPTION:Vernal pools\, also known as ephemeral or seasonal pools\, are an important yet often overlooked wetland. As the name suggests\, they are temporary pools only holding water for a brief time each year. During that time\, they are home to mysterious shrimp\, developing dragonfly larvae\, and are critical breeding grounds for several of our local salamander and frog species. These vernal pools are in rapid decline due to development. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Jenny Erickson for a look into the wildlife that use these pools and what we can all do to help protect these sensitive wetlands. This program is co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy\, Loudoun County Public Libraries and Banshee Reeks and takes place at the Education Center at Banshee Reeks.  No registration necessary. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/vernal-pools-introduction/
LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T203000
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CREATED:20240103T134147Z
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UID:42125-1709060400-1709065800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Book Club - The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Watermark Woods\, Birch Tree Bookstore and Loudoun County Public Library\, join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for the next Read! Plant! Grow! book club meeting at Birch Tree Bookstore in Leesburg. This month we are reading The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. The book traces the passing of seasons\, both  personal and natural. \nYou can either buy the book from Birch Tree Bookstore\, or contact Allison Forbes at Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov to borrow a copy of the book at the library. There are two ways to participate: attend the event online via the library website or sign up to participate in person at Birch Tree Bookstore \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/native-plant-book-club-5r/
LOCATION:Birch Tree Bookstore\, 11 West Market Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T130000
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CREATED:20240216T151331Z
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UID:42500-1708866000-1708866000@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:New Date: Introduction to Bluebird Monitoring (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This program was previously scheduled for February 11. \nDuring this virtual program\, you will learn or review bluebird basics: habitat\, nest building\, egg laying and hatching timetables.  Other cavity nesters and their predators will also be discussed as well as measures to keep fledglings safe.  Data from recent years will be reviewed\, and an overview of the fifty plus trails that are monitored by Loudoun Wildlife volunteers will be given.  The information shared in this program is necessary for anyone interested in volunteering as a Bluebird Monitor for the 2024 season. Registration required. \nPlease note: if you registered for the program on the earlier date\, you do not need to register again. \nQuestions: Contact bluebird@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/introduction-to-bluebirding-copy/
CATEGORIES:Counts,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T113000
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CREATED:20231206T214324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T194729Z
UID:42011-1708768800-1708774200@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Nature Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Nature Playtime at the Gate House. We will do a fun\, winter-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 is full.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/nature-playtime-feb/
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:20240222T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T220000
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CREATED:20231228T171617Z
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UID:31666-1708639200-1708639200@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Birdhouses and Barrels Online Auction Ends
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 online art auction to benefit Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy begins at noon on February 15 and closes at 10:00pm on February 22.  Up for auction are unique\, beautiful and functional birdhouses\, rain barrels and planters by local artists. The auction also includes some great experiences. Watch our social media for a preview of the 2024 birdhouses and view them on the auction site. Learn more about the auction. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. 
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birdhouses-of-loudoun-auction-ends/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103752
CREATED:20240110T160920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T191121Z
UID:42179-1708628400-1708628400@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers: Planting a Woodland Edge (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Matt Bright\, Executive Director at Earth Sangha\, will discuss the importance of woodland edge habitats and the diversity of wildflowers that make their home here. Woodland edges and the transition zone from forest to meadow offer crucial wildlife habitat and can be home to a wide array of wildflowers\, grasses\, sedges\, and rushes as well as shrubs and small trees. These edges are crucial native plant conservation targets\, and Matt will discuss how we can best protect those habitats on public lands and how we can manage our own property and gardens to recreate similar habitat using locally native plants. This program is co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Loudoun County Public Library. Registration requested. \nConnection information will be included in your confirmation email when you register or you can find the link on the library website in the event calendar. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/planting-woodland-edge/
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000
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CREATED:20231228T142527Z
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UID:31421-1707998400-1707998400@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Birdhouses and Barrels Online Auction Begins
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 online art auction to benefit Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy begins at noon on February 15 and closes at 10:00pm on February 22.  Up for auction are unique\, beautiful and functional birdhouses\, rain barrels and planters by local artists. The auction also includes some great experiences. Watch our social media for a preview of the 2024 birdhouses and view them on the auction site.  Learn more about the auction. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. 
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birdhouses-of-loudoun-auction-begins/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103752
CREATED:20231227T165733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T211815Z
UID:42086-1707656400-1707656400@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: Introduction to Bluebird Monitoring (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this virtual program has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon\, so please check back. \nIn the meantime\, you may want to watch the Bluebird Monitoring 2023 Kickoff video on YouTube. \nDuring this virtual program\, you will learn or review bluebird basics: habitat\, nest building\, egg laying and hatching timetables.  Other cavity nesters and their predators will also be discussed as well as measures to keep fledglings safe.  Data from recent years will be reviewed\, and an overview of the fifty plus trails that are monitored by Loudoun Wildlife volunteers will be given.  The information shared in this program is necessary for anyone interested in volunteering as a Bluebird Monitor for the 2024 season. \nQuestions: Contact bluebird@loudounwildlife.org. \nNew Bluebird Volunteers:\nIf you are interested in becoming a Bluebird Monitor and have not already reached out\, please complete the Bluebird Volunteer Form and let us know the area you would like to monitor (e.g.\, Leesburg\, South Riding\, etc.) in the comments sections of the form. We will do our best to place you in the location of your choice. Please note that Monitor positions are filled on a first come\, first served basis. \nReturning Bluebird Volunteers:\nWe recommend checking all the boxes on your trail by March 10 to make sure they are cleaned and ready. Bluebirds start looking for boxes in early March and will not choose a place that has an old nest in it. They will build their first nest in mid- to late March and may lay the first egg as early as March 26. We recommend starting to monitor your trail on or about March 24 this year.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/introduction-to-bluebirding/
CATEGORIES:Counts,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103752
CREATED:20210120T161031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T195646Z
UID:31444-1706639400-1706646600@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:FrogWatch Training
DESCRIPTION:Frogs and toads are a vital part of our ecosystem and are considered an indicator species. Fluctuations in their populations can give us vital information regarding the overall health of their habitat. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s amphibian monitoring program collects data that is compared over time to observe trends in populations and identify areas of population decline. Volunteers will monitor specific locations from February to September. During this training you will learn: \n\nImportance of monitoring frogs and toads\nDifferent amphibian habitats\nIdentification of local frogs and toads\nFrog/toad monitoring protocols\nLocating appropriate habitats for monitoring\n\nThe training session will take place at Rust Library and is required for participation in the FrogWatch Amphibian Monitoring program\, but current FrogWatch volunteers who have already completed a past training are not required to attend. \nQuestions: Contact Jenny Erickson at jerickson@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/amphibian-monitoring-training/
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:20240123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103752
CREATED:20231218T134039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T141252Z
UID:42064-1706036400-1706041800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Native Plant Book Club - The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year 
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled to February 27. \nIn collaboration with Watermark Woods\, Birch Tree Bookstore and Loudoun County Public Library\, join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for the next Read! Plant! Grow! book club meeting at Birch Tree Bookstore in Leesburg. This month we are reading The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. The book traces the passing of seasons\, both  personal and natural. \nYou can either buy the book from Birch Tree Bookstore\, or contact Allison Forbes at Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov to borrow a copy of the book at the library. There are two ways to participate: attend the event online via the library website or sign up to participate in person at Birch Tree Bookstore \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/native-plant-book-club-5/
LOCATION:Birch Tree Bookstore\, 11 West Market Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103752
CREATED:20231004T134505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T144504Z
UID:41225-1705604400-1705609800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Photography Workshop: Nature Photography for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:A panel of local photographers will provide tips on how to take amazing nature photographs for professionals or beginners. Learn about some of Loudoun’s great natural locations\, recommended equipment\, how to build your hobby without breaking the bank\, ethical photography and more. Bring your own photographs of local nature to share at this event co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. No registration needed. \nQuestions: Contact Pat Whittle at pwhittle@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Brambleton Library\, 22850 Brambleton Plaza\, Brambleton\, VA\, 20148
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103752
CREATED:20231201T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T133915Z
UID:41966-1704999600-1704999600@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Young Birding Online Presentation: Introduction to Winter Birding
DESCRIPTION:As part of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s new Young Birding Program\, and in collaboration with the Loudoun County Public Library\, Nick Newberry will provide an overview of both year-round residents and wintering species here in Loudoun. During this virtual presentation\, we’ll look at identification\, behavior and habitat\, with time for questions after the talk.  Registration requested. \nConnection information will be included in your confirmation email when you register or you can find the link on the library website. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birding-intro-to-winter-birding/
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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