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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...

Amphibian Walk at JK Black Oak Finds Two Frog Species

Amphibian Walk at JK Black Oak Finds Two Frog Species

Jul 30, 2021

Juvenile Garter Snake.Photo by Amy Ulland The July 24 night walk led by Jenny Erickson at the JK Black Oak...

Snakes Alive: an Introduction to the Snakes of Loudoun County

Snakes Alive: an Introduction to the Snakes of Loudoun County

Jul 16, 2020

Snakes play an important role in maintaining the balance and diversity of native species. They keep rodent and insect populations...

Ectotherms in Winter: How Do Reptiles and Amphibians Survive?

Nov 1, 2019

Volume 24 Issue 4, Fall 2019 by Emily B. Cook The challenge winter represents for most animals is not insignificant....

Ringneck Snake

Jul 1, 2018

Volume 23 Issue 2, Summer 2018 by Randy Bowman The Ringneck snake is one of the most common reptiles on...

The Northern Water Snake

Apr 9, 2010

Mary Lopresti put together a great article on the Northern Water Snake for us – They can often be seen...

Northern Ringneck Snake

Oct 1, 2009

Vol. 14 Issue 3, Fall 2009 By Emily Cook Can a snake be considered “cute” or even beautiful? Photo by...

July Birding at the Blue Ridge Center

Jul 26, 2009

Ten people, including a couple celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary, participated in the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s free monthly bird walk,...

Don’t Get Rattled

Jul 1, 2008

Vol. 13 Issue 2, Summer 2008 By Bonnie Eaton Most Snakes Are Harmless and Good for the Environment “Why’d it...

Copperhead Snake Tales

Jul 1, 2002

Vol. 7 Issue 3, Summer 2002 By Sharon Kearns “…Looks like a copperhead day or looks like a copperhead night…”...

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