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SUMMARY:Postponed: Young Birders Walk at Beaverdam Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Join Patrick Lewis of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program and Matt Felperin of NOVA Parks for a bird walk for young birders at Beaverdam Reservoir\, Loudoun’s largest lake. We’ll look for winter ducks and other birds in the habitat on and around the reservoir. Meet at the Mt. Hope entrance parking lot (see map below). Bring binoculars if you have them.  Registration required. \nNote: This walk is exclusively for young birders (ages 10-18); a parent/guardian is welcome to join you. \nQuestions: Contact Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration will open once a new date for the walk has been scheduled.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birders-beaverdam/
LOCATION:Beaverdam Reservoir\, 42400 Mt Hope Rd\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000
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SUMMARY:Wild About the Dulles Wetlands I: Introduction/Overview (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 first program in the five-part series. \nLoudoun Wildlife volunteers have been monitoring the Dulles Greenway Wetlands for a number of years. We’ll hear from Joe Coleman about the changes he has seen in the habitat over the last 30 years. Liz Dennison will share thoughts on how eagles—the top predators in the wetlands—have influenced the wildlife\, while Jenny Erickson will share insights about the inhabitants documented on wildlife cams. This initial overview will introduce the wetlands and topics to be featured in the 30th Anniversary series of programs. Registration required \nConnection information for this virtual presentation will be included in your confirmation email when you register. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/introduction-dulles-wetlands/
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T160000
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SUMMARY:Banshee Reeks Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve Research Symposium. For over two decades\, both professional research and community science observations at Banshee Reeks have contributed insights into our natural world. Loudoun County Parks\, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) invites the public to learn more about current projects and hear from experts in the field during this unique event. \nFind out the answers to questions such as: Can we bring a species back from the brink of extinction? What is eDNA and how is it used? Why did we record sounds during the eclipse? How many different bat species call Loudoun County home? What is happening with gray fox in Virginia? \nParticipating Partners & Projects \n\nUSGS/Virginia Master Naturalist – North American Bat Monitoring Project (NABat)\nAmerican Chestnut Foundation – tree nursery & genetic research\nUniversity of Delaware – salamander research\nVirginia Tech – gray fox research\nFairfax County Stormwater Planning – watershed assessment\nLoudoun Wildlife Conservancy – butterfly counts & bird monitoring\nVirginia Master Naturalist / Friends of Banshee Reeks – eDNA sampling\nPRCS/Banshee Reeks – field restoration techniques\nNASA – Eclipse Soundscapes Project\n\nRegistration Required: RSVP for you and your guests at BansheeReeks@loudoun.gov.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/banshee-reeks-research-symposium/
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:20250125T080000
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SUMMARY:Dulles Greenway Wetlands Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Mary Ann Good and Joe Coleman 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 who have successfully nested here for nearly two decades. 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. Be sure to include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.\nregistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/dulles-wetlands-bird-walk-jan/
LOCATION:Dulles Wetlands Mitigation Project\, Oatlands Road\, Leesburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000
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SUMMARY:New Date: Bluebird Box Decorating
DESCRIPTION:This event was originally scheduled for December 29 and was rescheduled to January 26. \nThe 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. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/bluebird-box-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T190000
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Loudoun's Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will be rescheduled for February. Please check back for the new date. \nBirds 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. \nOn 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.) \nJoin us for one or both events.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birds-of-prey-program/
LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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