Abby Marino’s interest in wildlife conservation and forestry took root long before she arrived at Virginia Tech. 

Now a senior majoring in wildlife conservation and minoring in forestry, both in the College of... Read More

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

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

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

The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and the White House Farm Foundation are presenting this free family-friendly event to foster community connections with local nonprofits. The second annual Fall Festival at Leopold's... 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

Scott C. Plein, principal at Equinox Investments, LLC, was awarded the 2021 Conservationist of the Year Award by the Prince William Chapter of
Ducks Unlimited... Read More

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

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

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 in a rapidly developing part of Virginia. Listen Here!

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.