Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Symposium

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Where: 11100 Wildlife Center Dr, Reston, VA 20190

Please join us for the 2026 Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Symposium: Protecting Birds & Urban Nature in Northern Virginia, Local Actions for Healthier Habitats and Thriving Wildlife. This will be a community gathering to reconnect, learn together, and advance local action for birds and wildlife. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the National Wildlife Federation Headquarters building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive in Reston. The symposium is free, and lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

Building on the momentum from our 2024 Symposium, this year’s event will bring together familiar faces from across Northern Virginia, including Paul Gilbert and local government and conservation leaders from across Northern Virginia, to share insights, lessons learned, and opportunities for collaboration.  The Symposium will have a mix of interactive sessions, expert speakers, and time to network.

Featured Topics

• Birds and wildlife in urban and suburban landscapes

• Regional partnerships and local conservation action

• Emerging challenges and opportunities for Northern Virginia

If you're interested in participating, email Alisa Wong at symposium@nvbirdalliance.org

Sponsors

This event is sponsored in part by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. We are grateful to their support for this collaborative event.

Funding Opportunity

Many symposium participants are working on collaborative projects throughout northern Virginia that would make wonderful proposals for the Environmental Fund with the Northern Virginia Community Foundation. We encourage folks to consider submitting an application by the February 12th deadline. 

Thank you to our individual donors who have helped make this event possible!