Chairman's Corner | Land Managment Strategies | Wood Duck Nest Boxes | What's Happening at Leopold's | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Chairman's Corner | Meadow Management | What's Happening at Leopold's | Plein Environmental Scholarship: Apply Now! | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Witness the remarkable journey of a Bald Eagle that defied adversity in a compelling saga that unfolded in the heart of Prince William County, Virginia. Local law enforcement from the Prince William County Police... Read More

Chairman's Corner | Grassland Management | What's Happening at Leopold's | Short Film Project | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Director's Corner | 2022 Year in Review | White House Farm Field Trip | What's Happening at Leopold's | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Director's Corner | Supporting Education | Going Native | What's Happening at Leopold's | Making a Difference in Our Community | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Scott C. Plein, principal at Equinox Investments, LLC, was awarded the 2021 Conservationist of the Year Award by the Prince William Chapter of
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The first time I visited Leopold’s Preserve was just under a year ago in March 2020. As an amateur birder, I was invited by my friend, David Larsen, who is a local birding authority and founder of the Regency Nature Lovers group. Read More

Chairman's Corner | New Meadow at the WHF | Thoroughfare Meadow Restoration | What's Happening at Leopold's | 2024 Scholarship Awardees | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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This report is intended to inform the broader public of all that we do, including educational programs, research, partnerships, philanthropy, scholarships, and the many activities taking place at Leopold’s Preserve... Read More

Chairman's Corner | Shenandoah Low Down | What's Happening at Leopold's | The Sackett Decision | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Director's Corner | Winter Lecture Series | What's Happening at Leopold's | Partnership with River Farm | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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In this podcast episode, WHFF Founder Scott Plein and NVCT Executive Director Alan Rowsome chat about the unique partnership that led to the creation of Leopold's Preserve. Listen Here!

On Saturday, April 30, birding expert Dave Larsen raced over to Regency Golf Course in Haymarket after receiving a text message from a neighbor alerting him... Read More

There are so many fun things to do when visiting GAINESVILLE it's hard to keep count! Here are THE 5 MUST STOPS that you just can't miss! (1) LEOPOLD'S PRESERVE: A 380-acre public park... Watch the video here.

Chairman's Corner | Biodiversity Surveys | What's Happening at Leopold's | The Virginia Gray Fox Project | Staff Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Chairman's Corner | Field Trips | WHFF's Year by the Numbers | What's Happening at Leopold's | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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We’d walked nearly two miles and through a handful of habitats, spotting red-winged blackbirds, tree swallows, egrets and evidence of active beavers by the time we saw the first house in the distance. By then... Read More

The trails and open spaces at Leopold’s Preserve offer an opportunity for visitors of every age to experience the wonder of nature around every turn. But while it’s cold outside for the next few months, Leopold’s Preserve is... Read More

Director's Corner | A New Approach | Plein Scholarship Recipients | Volunteer Highlight | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Director's Corner | Restoration Projects | Recognizing Excellence | What's Happening at Leopold's | Plein Environmental Scholarship | Upcoming Events | What We've Been Reading

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Thick smoke wafts through the forest as crews in fire-resistant gear wield “drip torches” against their enemy. The flames stay low but occasionally spike as the workers make their way slowly across the field, allowing wildlife time to escape the scorching blaze as they advance. Read More