Photo: Dark-eyed Junco, Lucy Franco/Audubon Photography Awards
Join us for a workshop or class! Here are a few of our upcoming offerings. Check our calendar often for updates.
NextGen Winter Birding at Lake Fairfax and Board Game Session
Mallard. Photo: Luke High
Join Nextgen Birders for a fun-filled day of birding at Lake Fairfax Park followed by a board game session at the NVBA offices, both in Reston. You’re welcome to join us for the morning walk, the afternoon game session, or both.
When: Sunday, February 1, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Lake Fairfax Park and NVBA Office
Fee: FREE
Bird Outing: Winter Birding at Huntley Meadows
Dark-eyed Junco. Photo: Lucy Franco/Audubon Photography Awards
Join bird guides Arielle and Gabrielle for a winter bird walk through Huntley Meadows in Alexandria, VA! Meet at the trail entrance by the main parking lot.
When: Saturday, February 7, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22306
Raptor Rehabilitation and Rodenticide Awarenesss with Dr. Belinda Burwell
Red-shouldered Hawks. Photo: Matt Strachan/NVBA Photo Contest
Join us for a course covering the fundamentals of raptor rehabilitation, taught by certified wildlife rehabilitator and veterinarian Dr. Belinda Burwell. The course will also cover how rodenticides harm raptors. NVBA is hosting this event in partnership with A.E.R.O. (Animal Education and Rescue Organization).
When: Saturday, February 7, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190
General Admission: $25
Wildlife Rehabber Admission: $15
DCBA x NVBA Winter Crow Watch at Shirlington Roost
Crows gathering at Shirlington roost. Photo: McKenzie Ingram
Join the DC Bird Alliance and NVBA for our last crow watch this winter. It’s quite a spectacle to see to watch crows circling their roost in numbers so large it appears on radar.
When: Sunday, February 8, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Where: Meet outside the Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA
Fee: FREE, but registration is appreciated
Bird Outing: Winter Birding at Lake Audubon
Tufted Titmouse. Photo: Jocelyn Anderson/Audubon Photography Awards
Join Northern Virginia Bird Alliance guides Robin and Luke for a winter birding outing at Lake Audubon! Birders of all experience levels are welcome.
When: Saturday, February 21, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191
Fee: FREE, but registration is appreciated
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!