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Registration required; Birding Banshee - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, you’ll be thrilled by the many bird species you’ll find at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve south of Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hot spot. Bring binoculars if you have them.

***Questions: ***Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org

Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden year-round and provide habitat for wildlife. At Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Spring Native Plant Sale, you’ll find a diverse selection of flowers, vines, trees, shrubs, and ferns from five outstanding local nurseries: Hill House Farm & Nursery, Nature By Design, Seven Bends Nursery, Watermark Woods Native Plants, and Yellow House Natives.
Our knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to help you choose plants suited to your space and goals. Be sure to visit the Native Plant Information Center for expert talks offered throughout the day on topics like native plants for beginners, transitioning to a native garden, and managing invasive species. Enjoy a cup of coffee from a local vendor while you explore tables hosted by nonprofit partners working to protect and restore native ecosystems. You’ll also learn about our programs and how to get involved in local conservation efforts.

Native Plant Talks and Demos – 10:00am-1:00pm
Join us at our Native Plant Information Center for talks and demos from native plant experts from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Whether you’re new to natives or expanding an existing garden or meadow, we can tell you about some of our favorites for sun or shade, wet or dry spots—and more. Plus, we’ll have native plants and pictures on display to help you decide what you want to add to your home garden’s habitat.

9:00 – 10:00 am – Meet the Natives
We’ll have pictures, brochures and plants on hand as we answer general questions about natives and the plant sale.

10:00 – 10:45 am – NoVa’s Native Plants: From Ecological “Why” to Backyard “How”
Think globally; act locally in your own yard! This talk by Jim Knowles of Abernethy & Spencer Garden Center will feature the eco-benefits and planting tips for Northern Virginia native staples.

10:45 – 11:30 am – “Wilding” Your Property: LWC’s Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Whether you’re battling invasive English Ivy or looking to replace a thirsty lawn, get free advice on how to “rewild” your land with both beauty and purpose. Wildlife Sanctuary ambassadors Brian Magurn and BJ Lecrone tell us how we can bring our land back to life, one property at a time.

11:30 am – 12:15 pm – They Don’t Belong Here: Identifying and Removing Invasive Plants
Learn how to identify NoVa’s invasive plants (including those in your own backyard), why they’re harmful, and how to remove them effectively. You’ll also learn from LIRA founder Mike Littman how invasive plants inspired a major “grassroots” movement in Loudoun-and how you can be a part of it.

12:15 – 1:00 pm – Native by Design: Creating High-Style, Low-Maintenance Gardens
Thank “native” means “messy”? Think again, Join award-winning landscape designer John Magee for a fresh look at how to use Virginia’s local flora to create sophisticated, structured and stunning outdoor spaces.
If you have boxes for carrying your plants, please bring them. If you have extra boxes, bring them for others to use.
Questions: Contact nativeplantsale@loudounwildlife.org

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Join us for a restorative spring afternoon at Sweet Run State Park, where fresh air, budding trees, and the quiet rhythms of spring invite a return to balance. Through guided forest therapy invitations, you’ll awaken your senses through listening, noticing, and gentle exploration, allowing the forest to calm the nervous system and deepen your connection with nature and within yourself. Pause to soak in the healing tones of a sound bath, letting the vibrations support relaxation and integration. Step into the forest, notice its subtle details, and reconnect with yourself in this restorative afternoon.

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• Water
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• ​Sturdy comfortable shoes

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