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What to See in Winter

What to See in Winter

Jan 27, 2022

Jacob van Schilfgaarde, Virginia Master Naturalist and Facility Supervisor at Banshee Reeks, shows us what to look for to see...

The Spectacular Butterfly

Jul 21, 2021

Sit in with The Capital Naturalist, award-winning naturalist and storyteller Alonso Abugattas, as he describes the diversity, habits, history and...

Masters of Mimicry and Deception in the Insect World

Jul 21, 2021

From appearance to behavior, insects have developed elaborate ruses to deceive potential predators or lure prey. Join Dr. Clare Walker...

Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers of Loudoun County

Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers of Loudoun County

Apr 8, 2021

Ami Mason, an Audubon at Home Ambassador, Virginia Master Naturalist and Resident Gardener at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, shares photographs...

Amphibian Monitoring Training

Amphibian Monitoring Training

Feb 2, 2021

Frogs and toads are a vital part of our ecosystem and are considered an indicator species. Fluctuations in their populations...

Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird

Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird

Nov 16, 2020

Vultures are often overlooked, under appreciated, and unloved, despite the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, vultures are...

Fascinating Facts about Bears

Fascinating Facts about Bears

Oct 29, 2020

Do you share Jenny Swiggart’s fascination with bears, but missed her virtual presentation on October 15? Fortunately, her presentation was...

25th Anniversary Celebration (Virtual)

25th Anniversary Celebration (Virtual)

Sep 24, 2020

Loudoun Wildlife will celebrate its 25 year anniversary with a 100% virtual event October 23, 6:00 –  9 :00 pm...

Virtual HOA Native Plant Landscape Tour: Willowsford Conservancy

Virtual HOA Native Plant Landscape Tour: Willowsford Conservancy

Jul 24, 2020

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Willowsford Conservancy Executive Director Iris Gestram on a tour of their native plant wet meadow...

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...

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