Photo: Variegated Fritillary, David Illig
Join us for a workshop or class! Here are a few of our upcoming offerings. Check our calendar often for updates.
Fall Butterfly Identification with Larry Meade
Variegated Fritillary, David Illig
Larry Meade will walk us through the butterfly common species in our area and help us differentiate some of the trickier look-a-like species. Participants are encouraged to register for the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Count to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025. See below (NABA Butterfly Count) for more information and a registration link.
When: Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Fee: FREE
Birds in Watercolor: Barred Owl with Ronna Fujisawa
Barred Owl, Ronna Fujisawa
In this online class, students of all levels (beginner to expert) will paint a portrait of a Barred Owl, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns. Your instructor, Ronna Fujisawa of Salty Water Art, will be your guide through the step-by-step process.
When: Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $22
Non-members: $33
NABA Butterfly Count
Variegated Fritillary, David Illig
The Butterfly Count is an ongoing program of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Its aim is to census butterflies across North America (United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico) and publish the results. Volunteer participants are assigned a 15-mile diameter count area and conduct a one-day census of all butterflies seen within that circle.
When: Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Rain date September 14)
Where: To be announced
Fee: FREE! NVBA is covering the $3 per participant donation this year.
Virginia Wildlife Action Plan 2025 with Jeff Trollinger
Golden-winged Warbler, Arni Stinnissen/Audubon Photography Awards
The Virginia Wildlife Action Plan is a statewide conservation plan for plants and wildlife. This presentation will explain a bit about the Wildlife Action Plan, talk about our avian SGCN and show some examples of successes.
When: Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Fee: FREE
You can also join us for a Bird Walk, Natural Resource Survey or Butterfly and Dragonfly survey.
Online Programs
Many of our programs are offered online, and we will provide recordings of as many of these events as possible and make them available here. Check back often, as we will add videos and resources as we receive them. Please enjoy!