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This site was last updated on:
February 2, 2012
 

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News and Highlights
  • Internship 2012 - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is accepting applications for the Summer 2012 internship program. Please visit our Internship page for more information and application instructions.
  • Opportunity for LWC Members
    Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is once again offering two scholarships to Vesuvius Adult Nature Camp in Rockbridge County, VA. Nature Camp will be held from June 8-12, 2012. Interested individuals must: 1)be 18 years of age or older, 2)current LWC members, 3)submit a short description (1 page or less) of why you would like to attend, and 4)be willing to share your experiences from camp with others upon your return. Interested? Submit your written request to Paul Miller at 38712 Rickard Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180 by April 15, 2012. Members of the LWC Environmental Education Committee will review all submissions and select two for scholarships. For additional information call Paul Miller at (540)882-3112.

Summary of Upcoming Events

  • Discovering the Wild in Winter ― Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m.
  • The Geology of Loudoun County ― Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m.
  • Birding Banshee ― Saturday, February 11, 8:00 a.m
  • Field Trip to Explore Loudoun County's Geology ― Saturday, February 11, 9:00 a.m.
  • "Bag It" - Help Kick off this Film Series to Benefit Local Nonprofits! ― Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7:30 p.m. movie start
  • Great Backyard Bird Count ―February 17 - 20
  • Sunday in the Preserve ―Sunday, February 19, 1:00 p.m.
  • Birding the Blue Ridge Center ― Saturday, February 25, 8:00 a.m.
  • Bluebird Monitoring Program Orientation ― Saturday, February 25, 2:00 p.m.
  • Please Join or Renew Now for 2012 - All memberships (except Lifetime) expired at the end of December. We really hope you'll join/renew. Your support builds our voice for wildlife and enables us to provide so many programs and events for the community. It only takes a minute to join/renew online.
Special Thanks to the Dulles Greenway for their generous donation from their annual "Drive for Charity"

Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-Bellied Woodpecker enjoying some suet
Photo by Dave Thomas

 

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