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Identifying the Common Dragonflies of Loudoun

Identifying the Common Dragonflies of Loudoun

Apr 3, 2025

Join Lindsay Loyd, a nature enthusiast who started photographing dragonflies eight years ago, for a presentation on the identification of...

Dragonfly Walk at Claude Moore Park

Dragonfly Walk at Claude Moore Park

Apr 3, 2025

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bryan Henson on a leisurely walk in search of these beautiful and fascinating insects. Morven Park...

Virtual Programs and Walks

Virtual Programs and Walks

Mar 28, 2025

Virtual programs and field trips began in the spring of 2020 when the spread of COVID-19 made it unsafe for...

Dragonfly Walk at Morven Park

Dragonfly Walk at Morven Park

Apr 9, 2023

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bryan Henson on a leisurely walk in search of these beautiful and fascinating insects. Morven Park...

Mating Dragonflies Seen on Odonata Walk at Bles Park

Mating Dragonflies Seen on Odonata Walk at Bles Park

Jun 13, 2022

Slender Spreadwing damselfly.Photo by Larry Meade In June you think of 70-degree overcast days as a great respite from the...

Sachems Galore at JK Black Oak

Sachems Galore at JK Black Oak

Sep 5, 2021

Sachem butterfly.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg The first Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies walk at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary was held...

Bles Park Provides Perfect Habitat for Odonata

Bles Park Provides Perfect Habitat for Odonata

Jul 14, 2021

A group of enthusiastic folks joined leaders Bryan Henson, Allison Gallo and Michel Myers for a dragonfly and damselfly walk...

Slender Spreadwing Excitement at Bles Park

Slender Spreadwing Excitement at Bles Park

Jun 14, 2021

Sixteen dragonfly enthusiasts visited the wonder that is Bles Park on June 13. With its unique mix of aquatic habitats...

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Loudoun County: An Introduction

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Loudoun County: An Introduction

Aug 7, 2020

Loudoun County is home to over 70 species of dragonflies and damselflies. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Allison Gallo and Bryan...

Grosbeaks, Vireos Highlight Banshee Reeks Birdwalk

Aug 13, 2019

Fifteen birders participated Saturday’s monthly bird walk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. The day was beautiful with a good bit of...

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