BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://loudounwildlife.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260126T150931Z CREATED:20260105T001327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T150931Z UID:51637-1775156400-1775160000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers of Northern Virginia DESCRIPTION:As winter eases into spring\, one of the first signs is the blooming of forest wildflowers. Some make dramatic carpets\, some are tucked away in inconspicuous nooks; some are beautiful\, and some are peculiar looking; many have interesting stories. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bill Cour for this presentation to inspire you to get out and see them for yourself. Bill leads our weekly spring habitat restoration event\, Save the Bluebells: Garlic Mustard Pull at Ball’s Bluff Park. This presentation takes place at Rust Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. \nRegistration requested. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-nova/ LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dutchmans-breeches-Liam-McGranahan-500x350.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000 DTSTAMP:20260115T032334Z CREATED:20260104T032215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T032334Z UID:51511-1775296800-1775296800@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers at Ball’s Bluff DESCRIPTION:Join John DeMary\, well-known local naturalist and retired teacher\, on a field trip to explore 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  \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-balls-bluff/ LOCATION:Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park\, Ball's Bluff Road\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Virginia-Bluebells-275px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260125T011802Z CREATED:20260125T011802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T011802Z UID:51771-1775826000-1775826000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers at Ball’s Bluff DESCRIPTION:Join Bill Cour\, Virginia Master Naturalist\, for a Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy field trip to explore Ball’s Bluff\, for the early spring wildflowers that enrich the Potomac River Valley. Limit 15. Registration required  \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-at-balls-bluff-2/ LOCATION:Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park\, Ball's Bluff Road\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Balls_Bluff_Shooting_Star_20110423_6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021016Z CREATED:20260104T031447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021016Z UID:51527-1775898000-1775916000@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden year-round and provide habitat for wildlife. At Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Spring Native Plant Sale\, you’ll find a diverse selection of flowers\, vines\, trees\, shrubs\, and ferns from five outstanding local nurseries: Hill House Farm & Nursery\, Nature By Design\, Seven Bends Nursery\, Watermark Woods Native Plants\, and Yellow House Natives. \nOur knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to help you choose plants suited to your space and goals. Be sure to visit the Native Plant Information Center for expert talks offered throughout the day on topics like native plants for beginners\, transitioning to a native garden\, and managing invasive species. Enjoy a cup of coffee from a local vendor while you explore tables hosted by nonprofit partners working to protect and restore native ecosystems. You’ll also learn about our programs and how to get involved in local conservation efforts. \nNative Plant Talks and Demos – 10:00am-12:15pm\nJoin us at our Native Plant Information Center for talks and demos from native plant experts from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Whether you’re new to natives or expanding an existing garden or meadow\, we can tell you about some of our favorites for sun or shade\, wet or dry spots—and more. Plus\, we’ll have native plants and pictures on display to help you decide what you want to add to your home garden’s habitat. \n9:00 – 10:00 am – Meet the Natives \nWe’ll have pictures\, brochures and plants on hand as we answer general questions about natives and the plant sale. \n10:00 – 10:45 am – NoVa’s Native Plants: From Ecological “Why” to Backyard “How” \nThink globally; act locally in your own yard! This talk by Jim Knowles of Abernethy & Spencer Garden Center will feature the eco-benefits and planting tips for Northern Virginia native staples. \n10:45 – 11:30 am – “Wilding” Your Property: LWC’s Wildlife Sanctuary Program \nWhether you’re battling invasive English Ivy or looking to replace a thirsty lawn\, get free advice on how to “rewild” your land with both beauty and purpose. Wildlife Sanctuary ambassadors Brian Magurn and BJ Lecrone tell us how we can bring our land back to life\, one property at a time. \n11:30 am – 12:15 pm – They Don’t Belong Here: Identifying and Removing Invasive Plants \nLearn how to identify NoVa’s invasive plants (including those in your own backyard)\, why they’re harmful\, and how to remove them effectively. You’ll also learn from LIRA founder Mike Littman how invasive plants inspired a major “grassroots” movement in Loudoun-and how you can be a part of it. \n12:15 – 1:00 pm – Creating habitat at home \nThink “native” means “messy”? Think again. Join native landscape designer Reneé Kitt of Ahimsa Native Plants for a fresh look at how to use Virginia’s local flora to create sophisticated\, structured and stunning outdoor spaces. \nIf you have boxes for carrying your plants\, please bring them. If you have extra boxes\, bring them for others to use. \nQuestions: Contact nativeplantsale@loudounwildlife.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Main Visitor Parking Lot at Morven Park\, Southern Planter Ln\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,plant sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pointing-at-plants_SA-Ferguson-600px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260123T210810Z CREATED:20260115T032139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T210810Z UID:51765-1775998800-1775998800@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers at Rockland Farm DESCRIPTION:Join Piedmont Virginia Native Plant Society and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a field trip to explore this beautiful area near White’s Ferry for the early spring wildflowers. Limit 15. Registration required  \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/spring-wildflowers-at-rockland/ CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bluebells_Michael-Sciortino_400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T021717Z CREATED:20260415T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T021717Z UID:53593-1777104000-1777111200@loudounwildlife.org SUMMARY:Ball’s Bluff City Nature Challenge ID Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The City Nature Challenge is an international event motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist\, Matt Felperin\, at this program. We’ll hike around the park and use the free iNaturalist app to make our own observations on a beautiful spring morning! Once we’ve practiced with the app\, we’ll head out and record vegetation\, fungi\, insects\, birds\, and more. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/balls-bluff-city-nature-challenge-id-walk/ LOCATION:Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park\, Ball's Bluff Road\, Leesburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loudounwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sweet-Cecily-BJ-Lecrone-400x-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR