Since Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s foundation in 1995, this region has seen a great transformation. From a largely rural area, Loudoun County has grown and changed to a county that encompasses not only hills, farmland and open areas but also increasing suburban development as the population grows.
Change brings with it a greater responsibility to preserve and protect important elements of what makes this area so attractive – the habitat and the wildlife that live among and beside us. That is the role of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.
Loudoun Wildlife will celebrate its 25 year anniversary with a 100% virtual event October 23, 6:00 – 9 :00 pm While we’re not able to gather in person to mark this occasion, we’re fortunate to have the opportunity to gather virtually to celebrate the tremendous achievements of Loudoun Wildlife over the past 25 years and […]
This year marks our 25th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are hosting a virtual 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with featured speakers, entertainment, and a trip down memory lane. You can help us celebrate and participate by submitting a video! We are accepting videos from: Individuals […]
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy depends upon the kindness of benefactors and the devotion of its members and volunteers to fulfill our mission of protecting, preserving, and restoring wildlife habitat. This year, the global pandemic has limited our ability to raise funds and host in-person events and programs. These events are run by dedicated volunteers who put in […]
This year our lives have been dramatically impacted by the global pandemic, and everyone has adjusted by establishing new practices and routines. For many people, this has been an opportunity to spend more time with family and connect with nature. While we have worked to adapt to our new socially distant realities, Loudoun Wildlife has […]
Be a counter and collect pledges. You can count any way you like, from sitting and watching a feeder to visiting a variety of habitats or joining us on one of our bird walks. Just follow these simple steps: First, form a team. This is a great activity for families, scout groups and other youth […]
River Creek is a residential community located on the Potomac River near Leesburg, Virginia. This 600-acre community is wrapped around a golf course and accommodates over 1130 residences varying from single family homes to townhouses. Confluence Park is located within the community, and you’ll hear from Dan Cotter about the rebirth of the park over […]
Baby snapping turtle Fourteen people showed up for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s regular bird walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve on September 12. Because of Covid-19, this was our first bird walk since March. We required registration, split into two groups of 7 people each, one led by Joe Coleman and Mary Ann Good and […]
By Anne EllisButterfly Count Coordinator Red-banded HairstreakPhoto by Gerco Hoogeweg The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s 24th annual butterfly count was held on the first Saturday of August, as usual, but with a few changes in response to health safety concerns. Ten very small teams, wearing masks and keeping their distance, headed out in the warm, sultry […]
Join us on a tour of the native plant demonstration garden, the common area and home landscapes led by Oya Simpson. Oya is a volunteer and Chair of the Broadlands HOA Conservation Landscaping Committee. Broadlands is the 25th community in the nation certified as a Wildlife Habitat Community through the National Wildlife Federation. The post […]
Volume 25 Issue 3, Summer 2020 by Anne Owen, Audubon at Home Program Coordinator As well as encouraging property owners to provide the essential elements of healthy habitat — native plants, water, and shelter — Audubon at Home also recommends checking for any man-made hazards that could harm the very critters that we hope to […]