Events at Banshee Reeks
*** Updated August 3, 2008 ***
Introduction
Enjoy the beauty of Banshee Reeks, a 725-acre nature preserve in the heart of Loudoun County! The preserve consists of successional fields, hardwood forests, wetlands and riverine habitat. Banshee Reeks strives to protect the rich natural environment of varied plant and animal populations within its borders. This is a unique place in the center of Loudoun County due to its size and habitat variation. Goose Creek, a State Scenic River that encompasses abundant and diverse wildlife and associated habitats, runs over 2 miles along the border of Banshee Reeks.The preserve is now open to the public every weekend. Please see the On-going section for specifics
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec On-going Top Site Map JANUARY - In the Past
JULYSUMMER NATURE CAMP, A NATURAL HISTORY DAY CAMP - Two sessions: Starting Monday, July 7-11 and Monday, July 14-18.
Plan now for some summer fun and adventure for your children at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. Campers entering grades three through seven will have the opportunity to learn about and enjoy nature as they explore the woods, fields, and waters of this special place. This is a fee-based program ($120/week) and spaces will be filled on a first-come basis. The camp is jointly sponsored by LWC, PEC, FOBR, and PRCS. For more information contact Phil Daley at 540-338-6528 or pedaley@verizon.net
BIRDING BANSHEE - Saturday, July 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions: contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or 540-554-2542.
SUMMER NATURE CAMP - Monday, July 14 ( details above )
SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE - Sunday, July 20.
Join Phil Daley of the Friends of Banshee Reeks and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Search for the many natural wonders that make this such a special place. For information call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec On-going Top Site Map AUGUST
BIRDING BANSHEE - Saturday, August 9 at 8:00 a.m.
Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions: contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or 540-554-2542.
SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE - Sunday, August 17.
Join Phil Daley of the Friends of Banshee Reeks and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Search for the many natural wonders that make this such a special place. For information call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.
BIRDING BANSHEE - Saturday, September 13 at 8:00 a.m.
Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions: contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or 540-554-2542.
SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE - Sunday, September 21.
Join Phil Daley of the Friends of Banshee Reeks and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Search for the many natural wonders that make this such a special place. For information call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec On-going Top Site Map BIRDING BANSHEE - Saturday, October 11 at 8:00 a.m.
Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions: contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or 540-554-2542.
INTRODUCTION TO NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Friday, October 17 (See details after Sunday in the Preserve)
SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE - Sunday, October 19.
Join Phil Daley of the Friends of Banshee Reeks and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Search for the many natural wonders that make this such a special place. For information call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.
INTRODUCTION TO NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Two sessions: October 17-19 and October 24-26
A letter from Jim Clark - Links will take you away from this FOBR Website"I just wanted to notify members of your club that I will be teaching an "Introduction to Nature Photography" workshop for two weekends this fall at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
The workshop is offered through Mountain Trail Photography Workshops www.mtphotoworkshops.com/ and the company is offering a 15% discount to FBR members.
Dates of the workshop are October 17-19 and October 24-26. Workshops begin on Friday evening and run through Sunday noon.
Park Manager Ron Circe is letting me rent the classroom for those two weekends. We'll have both classroom and field sessions.
We'll be covering the spectrum of topics for enhancing one's images of nature.
If anyone has questions, I would happy to answer them. My contact information is listed below.
Thanks so much. And thanks for what you do to protect this wonderful little enclave of nature!
Jim Clark Nature Photographer/Writer
Contributing Editor, Outdoor Photographer Magazine
504 Meade Drive, SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-1554
(703) 431-2148 (cell)
jimclarkphoto@comcast.net
jim@jimclarkphotography.com
www.jimclarkphotography.com "
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec On-going Top Site Map NOVEMBER
BIRDING BANSHEE - November 13 at 8:00 a.m.
Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions: contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or 540-554-2542.
SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE - Sunday, November 16.
This event is held on the third Sunday of each month.
Join Phil Daley of the Friends of Banshee Reeks and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Search for the many natural wonders that make this such a special place. For information call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.
DECEMBER
BIRDING BANSHEE - Saturday, December 13 at 8:00 a.m.
Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions: contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org or 540-554-2542.
SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE - Sunday, December 21.
Join Phil Daley of the Friends of Banshee Reeks and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Search for the many natural wonders that make this such a special place. For information call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.
ON-GOING PROGRAMS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve will open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Director has created the following schedule:
- 1st Weekend: 8am - 4pm w/ Staff on site
- 2nd Weekend: 8am-4pm w/ NO staff on site
- 3rd Weekend: 8am-4pm w/ Staff on site
- 4th Weekend: 8am--4pm w/ NO staff on site
- 5th weekend (when they occur): 8am-4pm w/ NO staff on site
BRNP is to be CLOSED EVERY Monday in order to compensate for Staff working 2 weekends.
Visit our Site map for more exciting info about the preserve. Back to Home Page
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec On-going Top Site Map TRAILS ARE OPEN
Enjoy many of the miles of trails at Loudoun County's only nature preserve on weekends. Banshee Reeks is now open every weekend. Bring the family.
No registration required.Trail Maps showing the network and indicating which trails are open and closed are available in the Visitor Center, and you may download a copy by going back to our Site Map for the link.
VOLUNTEER DAYS
The 3rd Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00AM, is Volunteer Day at Banshee Reeks. This is a great way to become more familiar with the nature preserve and meet people who share a common interest in nature, history and the environment. Activities vary month to month and are indoor and outdoor. No registration is required, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteer Day is held regardless of weather conditions. Come to the Visitor/Education Center ready to have fun!Please call for Winter schedule.
VISITOR INFORMATION VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION
There is always something new at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve! The Visitor Information Volunteer Association (VIVA) program allows the preserve to be open to the public on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of each month. BRNP is staffed by volunteers, VIVA members. If you have an interest in this program and would like to be a member of VIVA and help keep Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve open to the public, please call: Ron Circé @ 703-669-0316.DULLES GATEWAY DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING - All Ages
As part of a series, agility classes are held at Banshee Reeks. The program consists of
6-week sessions. Call 703-273-7619 for Winter dates, times and additional information.
Pay instructor.GUIDED WALKABOUTS
Special guided walkabouts can be provided to Scout groups, school classes and community organizations. These special walkabouts are tailored to your specific group. Scout groups can earn Activity Pins, Try-its or Merit Badges. School groups can observe aspects of the natural world that they have been studying in the classroom. These walkabouts can be used to introduce your group to some of the special ecological characteristics and wildlife habitats of the preserve. Learn more about ecology, natural science and Loudoun County wildlife. Fee is $2/person with a minimum charge of $15. Call 703-669-0316 for more information.CAMPING AT BANSHEE REEKS
Camping is allowed by special permit for Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups only. All camping is LNT (Leave No Trace) and primitive. Campers must hike-in. There are no toilets or water available. Cooking is done on stoves only. Fees are $2/person/night with a minimum of $15/night. Please call 703-689-0316 for permit application and camping policies.
Note: A Web Site dedicated to the Leave No Trace (LNT) ethic is located at
www.lnt.orgPLAN YOUR NEXT RETREAT, TRAINING OR SEMINAR AT BANSHEE!
The new Education Annex at Banshee Reeks is the perfect setting for your next retreat, seminar, meeting or training intervention. It can accommodate up to 40 attendees with plenty of parking. Amenities include a digital projector, kitchenette, restroom and picnic tables - all within the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Loudoun's only nature preserve. Call 703-669-0316 for rental reservations.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec On-going Top Site Map