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SUMMARY:Birding Banshee
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-banshee-february-2025/
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:20250212T170000
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DTSTAMP:20250211T152703Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Rally for Data Center CPAM/ZOAM Reform
DESCRIPTION:This event has ben cancelled due to weather. \nPlease join Loudoun Wildlife\, along with the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Loudoun Climate Project\, at a rally before the Board of Supervisors public hearing where they will consider the implementation of the new Data Center Uses and Standards Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Zoning Ordinance Amendment (CPAM/ZOAM). A strong public showing at the 5:00pm rally will help support the Board as they face strong industry opposition in moving this phase forward. The rally will take place in the courtyard in front of the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street\, SE in Leesburg. \nStay for the 6:00pm hearing: Speakers and attendance are critical to fill the room with people who support the Board in requiring all data center applications go through a special exception process. Call 703-777-0204 to sign up to speak for two minutes at the public hearing. \nWear blue to the rally and hearing! We will have stickers for everyone to wear to show solidarity. \nFor more information\, and to let us know you are coming\, please sign up here. \nQuestions: Contact Trinity Mills at tmills@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/rally-for-data-center-reform/
LOCATION:LoudounCounty Government Center\, 1 Harrison St. SE\, Leesburg\, Virginia\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
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UID:45139-1739386800-1739386800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Wild About the Dulles Wetlands III: Eagle Nest Cam (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 third program in the five-part series. \nWe 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 \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/eagles-dulles-wetlands/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20250114T134944Z
CREATED:20250113T193340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T134944Z
UID:45823-1739473200-1739476800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:If You Plant It\, They Will Come (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/if-you-plant-it-they-will-come-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T080000
DTSTAMP:20260104T234439Z
CREATED:20241216T205421Z
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UID:45706-1739692800-1739692800@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Birding Algonkian Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-algonkian-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T080000
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SUMMARY:Young Birders Walk at Algonkian Park
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nQuestions: Contact Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birders-walk-feb/
LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260104T234832Z
CREATED:20241216T144709Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Sweet Run
DESCRIPTION: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 \nFee 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. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-sweet-run-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTSTAMP:20250227T185226Z
CREATED:20241130T141345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T185226Z
UID:45577-1740510000-1740510000@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Wild About the Dulles Wetlands IV: The Birds of the Dulles Wetlands (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 fourth program in the five-part series. \nWetlands 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. \nConnection information for this virtual presentation will be included in your confirmation email when you register. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birds-of-the-dulles-wetlands/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20250107T203944Z
CREATED:20250102T141048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203944Z
UID:45765-1740510000-1740515400@loudounwildlife.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Book Club: The Secret Network of Nature
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 and Foliage Plants in Leesburg. We will be discussing The Secret Network of Nature: Trees\, Animals\, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things—Stories from Science and Observation by Peter Wohlleben. Peter describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as: How do they influence each other? Do life-forms communicate across species boundaries? And what happens when this finely tuned system gets out of sync? \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-9/
LOCATION:Birch Tree Bookstore\, 11 West Market Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Other event
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