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LWC Bird Walk

Location of Sweet Run State Park in Virginia

Where

Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132.
main parking lot, near pollinator garden.

When

Oct. 25, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grab your binoculars and get outside. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead the hike to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. Before arrival, you can download the Merlin app to help with your bird ID. Sturdy shoes, bug repellent, sunscreen and water are all recommended. Registration is required online at https://loudounwildlife.org. Meet your leaders at the main parking lot near the pollinator garden.

A female cardinal with a red beak and brown feathers sits on a branch.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-668-6230
Email Address: sweetrun@dcr.virginia.gov