The Dulles Greenway Wetlands, home to the Dulles Greenway eagles, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. This 149-acre preserve in Loudoun County is “protected by permanent conservation easements, to be maintained in perpetuity as undisturbed natural areas,” according to the 1995 plan for the wetlands’ establishment.

Juvenile Bald Eagle at Dulles Wetlands.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project, we invite you to learn about these important wetlands and the wildlife that call them home. Please join us for a five-part series of online programs, “Wild About the Dulles Wetlands.”

January 14, 7:00pm – Wild About the Dulles Wetlands I: Introduction/Overview
Loudoun Wildlife volunteers have been monitoring the Dulles Greenway Wetlands for a number of years. We’ll hear from Joe Coleman about the changes he has seen in the habitat over the last 30 years. Liz Dennison will share thoughts on how eagles—the top predators in the wetlands—have influenced the wildlife, while Jenny Erickson will share insights about the inhabitants documented on wildlife cams. This initial overview will introduce the wetlands and topics to be featured in the 30th Anniversary series of programs. View the recorded presentation.

January 28, 7:00pm – Wild About the Dulles Wetlands II: The Unseen World
Ever wonder what happens in the wetlands when no one is around? While investigating the reptile and amphibian populations at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands, Loudoun Wildlife started using trail cameras in the hopes of capturing some of the other animals who call the wetlands home. We were not disappointed! Join Jenny Erickson for a glimpse into the rarely seen inhabitants of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands, including a reptile and amphibian or two. Register for this presentation.

February 12, 7:00pm – Wild About the Dulles Wetlands III: Eagle Nest Cam
We have learned so much about eagles by watching nest cams. This nest is practically in our backyards — in the Dulles Greenway Wetlands. Bald Eagles have raised their young here for almost twenty 20 years, and we are optimistic about seeing one, two, or three bobble-headed nestlings this spring. Since the cameras were installed four years ago, there has been no shortage of drama at the nest. Join Eagle Cam volunteer and raptor expert Liz Dennison for this program to relive our memories of the joy, heartbreak and responsibility of observing wildlife as we take an intimate peek into the drama-filled lives of the Dulles Greenway eagles. Register for this presentation.

February 25, 7:00pm – Wild About the Dulles Wetlands IV: The Birds of the Dulles Wetlands
Wetlands are incredibly rich natural areas that attract many different kinds of animals and plants, not least birds. They provide crucial habitat for many different kinds of birds, some of which raise their young there or overwinter in them while other birds only briefly stop over on their long arduous migrations. They are also often the only pockets of green in heavily developed areas and, as such, provide protection from the many perils that birds face every day. Joe Coleman, who has been visiting the Dulles Greenway Wetlands since the 1990’s, will describe some of the many birds that visit and use the Wetlands. Register for this presentation.

March 11, 7:00pm – Wild About the Dulles Wetlands V: Coexisting With Beavers for Wetlands
Alison Zak, founder and director of the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund, will provide a brief history of human interactions with beavers over time, an overview of beaver ecology, and beaver behavior. She will also explore the benefits that beavers, and the wetlands they create, provide for the health of our watersheds, landscapes, and communities. Finally, she will discuss practical, effective, and nonlethal methods for managing beaver-caused problems like tree damage and flooding. Register for this presentation.

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