Friends of Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

05/17/2024

Amazing photos, thanks Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy !

02/29/2024

Loudoun PRCS is soliciting feedback from citizens regarding their recreational needs. The survey is open through March 1st 2024. You can opt-in to win a $500 a pre-paid Visa gift card if you wish.

If you believe that Banshee Reeks should remain a passive recreation, low impact nature preserve, we encourage you to voice the opinion to keep the Preserve equestrian and mountain bike free.

Surveys are currently being mailed to random households in the county and should arrive this week. The department is also seeking input from any resident who did not receive the mail-in survey through an online version.

01/19/2024

An update regarding the Saturday volunteer workday. Hope to see you all in February!

12/23/2023

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve will host a number of exciting programs in January that you won't want to miss. To sign up for events that require registration, please visit loudoun.gov/webtrac and search for the program by activity code. You can also find the registration links along with a complete listing of events on our website (bansheereeksnp.org/events).

Please send an email to [email protected] if you have questions about any of these events. See you at the preserve!

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Banshee Reeks Events: January 2024

Volunteer Events

Friends of Banshee Reeks Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guests are always welcome. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to join this virtual meeting.

Third Saturday Volunteer Day
Saturday, January 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Email [email protected] to sign up.

Educational Events

Hiking League
Wednesday, January 3, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
No registration required.

Beat the Blues - Hot Cocoa & Nature Handcrafting
Thursday, January 4, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Activity: 267212

Winter Hike & Campfire
Saturday, January 6, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Activity: 267241

New Year Intention Hike
Sunday, January 7, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
No registration required.

Birding Banshee
Saturday, January 13, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Please register via the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy website (loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-banshee-january).

Nature Sketching
Sunday, January 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Activity: 267703

Yoga In The Preserve
Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
No registration required.

Storytime Gone Wild & Nature Walk
Tuesday, January 23, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
No registration required.

Full Moon Hike & Campfire
Thursday, January 25, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Activity: 267715

12/16/2023

December volunteer day!

Today’s projects:
- invasive plant removal
- seed collection

Thank you to FOBR and VMN Banshee Reeks Chapter volunteers for a fun and successful work day!

11/28/2023

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve will host a number of exciting programs in December that you won't want to miss. To sign up for events that require registration, please visit loudoun.gov/webtrac and search for the program by activity code. You can also find the registration links along with a complete listing of events on our website (bansheereeksnp.org/events).

Please send an email to [email protected] if you have questions about any of these events. See you at the preserve!

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Banshee Reeks Events: December 2023

Volunteer Events

Friends of Banshee Reeks Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guests are always welcome. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to join this virtual meeting.

Third Saturday Volunteer Day
Saturday, December 16, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Email [email protected] to sign up.

Educational Events

Hiking League
Wednesday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
No registration required.

Beat the Blues - Hot Cocoa & Nature Handcrafting
Thursday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Activity: 267212

Holiday Nature Crafting
Thursday, December 7, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Activity: 267550

Birding Banshee
Saturday, December 9, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Please register via the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy website (loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-banshee-december).

DIY Nature Print Holiday Ornament
Saturday, December 9, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Activity: 267310

Hot Cocoa Hike
Sunday, December 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
No registration required.

Nature Sketching
Sunday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Activity: 267703

Yoga In The Preserve
Wednesday, December 20, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
No registration required.

Schools Out(Side)
Thursday, December 21, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Activity: 267240

Silent Night Solstice Stroll
Thursday, December 21, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Activity: 267551