Virtual Walks and Programs
In the spring of 2020, the spread of COVID-19 meant that in-person programs and field trips posed too much of...
Amphibian Walk at JK Black Oak Finds Two Frog Species
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 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?
Volume 24 Issue 4, Fall 2019 by Emily B. Cook The challenge winter represents for most animals is not insignificant....
Ringneck Snake
Volume 23 Issue 2, Summer 2018 by Randy Bowman The Ringneck snake is one of the most common reptiles on...
The Northern Water Snake
Mary Lopresti put together a great article on the Northern Water Snake for us – They can often be seen...
Northern Ringneck Snake
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
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
Vol. 13 Issue 2, Summer 2008 By Bonnie Eaton Most Snakes Are Harmless and Good for the Environment “Why’d it...
Copperhead Snake Tales
Vol. 7 Issue 3, Summer 2002 By Sharon Kearns “…Looks like a copperhead day or looks like a copperhead night…”...
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