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“In the woods, too, a man casts off his years, as a snake his slough, and at what period so ever of life is always a child.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The following provides links to organizations with which we partner. Whether it's putting on a program, organizing an event or speaking out for wildlife and habitat - we can do it all better when we work together. |
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Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve A wonderful tract of land in the eastern part of the County that has been set aside as a nature preserve. Many of our events take place at Banshee Reeks. Directions can be found on the site. |
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Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship |
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Audubon Naturalist Society The goals of this organization are to increase the enjoyment and appreciation of the natural world and to preserve and protect the treasures of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. |
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Goose Creek Association The Goose Creek Association works to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Goose Creek Watershed monitoring stream water quality, proposed developments, legislation, zoning changes, and taking steps through educational forums to forestall or encourage these accordingly. |
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Virginia Herpetological Society Organized in 1958, the Virginia Herpetological Society brings together people interested in advancing their knowledge of Virginia's reptiles and amphibians. The VHS encourages scientific study of Virginia herpetofauna and its conservation. |
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Virginia Bluebird Society Dedicated to promoting the proliferation of our native cavity nesters—especially the Bluebird. Good advice for providing food, shelter and nest boxes as well as tips for dealing with predators. |
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Virginia Native Plant Society A great source of information on native plants, the effects of invasive non-native plants, native plat sales, and more! |
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Loudoun Watershed Watch An umbrella organization designed to pull together public, private and non-profit groups concerned with water quality issues for Loudoun. |
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Land Trust of Virginia Provides local communities with tools to promote land conservation for the benefit of wildlife and the general public. |
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Campaign for Loudoun's Future A group of active citizens and community based organizations that are deeply concerned with over development of Loudoun County. LWC is an active partner in this campaign, hoping to help influence our Board of Supervisors and other elected officials in making more environmentally friendly, future focused decisions. |
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Loudoun County Committee for a Sustainable Society (LCCSS) The LCCSS promotes development of a local community economy based on environmental stewardship and the sustainable use of resources. They offer speaker programs, sponsor events and serve as a wealth of information on topics ranging from solar power to sustainable food production. |
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Virginia Master Naturalist Banshee Reeks Chapter VMN Banshee Reeks offers both training and a certification to become a master naturalist. Many of the master naturalists coming through the program become engaged as volunteers for LWC on our field trips, environmental monitoring and habitat restoration projects. |
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Piedmont Environmental Council The Piedmont Environmental Council is a 35-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the Piedmont’s rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty. |