It’s time for Birdathon! Register your team and go birding! See how many bird species you can count in a 24-hour period, and collect pledges from friends and family. All funds raised directly support NVBA’s conservation work!
Calling all Birders: It’s time for Birdathon 2026! We’ve added a second information session to answer your questions about Birdathon, registration, team building and more!
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Join NVBA and come prepared to test your knowledge and quick thinking at a bird-themed trivia night, hosted by NextGen Birders for Conservation at the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance HQ!
Join us for the Annual Migratory Bird Count at Occoquan Bay NWR.
Join NVBA bird guides for an outing at this restored grassland habitat on World Migratory Bird Day.
Are you fascinated by birds and eager to learn more? Join us for Ornithology 101, a beginner-friendly, 4-part virtual course designed for bird lovers of all backgrounds!
Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape. Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history. If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.
Wingspan Night at Potomac Overlook: learn to play the game, meet an Eastern Screech-Owl, and enjoy snacks and drinks!
Environmental educator Alonso Abugattas will discuss the interdependence of natural resources, including humans.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Join us at Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association (DHARA) to help continue our Stretch Our Parks habitat restoration project by pulling invasives and installing native plants.
Are you fascinated by birds and eager to learn more? Join us for Ornithology 101, a beginner-friendly, 4-part virtual course designed for bird lovers of all backgrounds!
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Help us restore habitat at the Lockwood/Elmwood Housing Complex in Arlington by pulling invasives and caring for newly installed native plants.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
In this class, students will paint NVBA's a Downy Woodpecker with instructor Ronna Fujisawa.
NVBA partners with Mason Neck State Park to host regular bird outings every fourth Saturday of the month from 8:00–10:00 AM.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Identify local birds and their habitats with experienced birders who will lead a walking tour around Del Ray, Alexandria.
Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape. Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history. If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.
Join us at Powhatan Springs on "regular" fourth Wednesdays and help keep this park progressing towards a native habitat that helps our local flora and fauna thrive.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Are you fascinated by birds and eager to learn more? Join us for Ornithology 101, a beginner-friendly, 4-part virtual course designed for bird lovers of all backgrounds!
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Are you fascinated by birds and eager to learn more? Join us for Ornithology 101, a beginner-friendly, 4-part virtual course designed for bird lovers of all backgrounds!
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Help us restore habitat at the Lockwood/Elmwood Housing Complex in Arlington by pulling invasives and caring for newly installed native plants.
Join us at Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association (DHARA) to help continue our Stretch Our Parks habitat restoration project by pulling invasives and installing native plants.
Join us at Occoquan Bay NWR for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Meet other nature-loving individuals and help us "stretch a park." We will spend the morning planting native flowers in a backyard adjoining bird haven Monticello Park in a layout partially designed by NVBA's Wildlife Sanctuary team.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Join the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance for a guided bird outing through the Roundabout Meadows pastures and meadows.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape. Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history. If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.
Join us in celebrating the 2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge with a bird outing on Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington, D.C. with Ana Ka’ahanui and DC Climate Week.
Join us in celebrating the 2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge with a bird outing led by Matt Felperin at Algonkian Regional Park.
Liz Train, NVBA’s Fairfax County Wildlife Sanctuary Program Coordinator, will give a presentation on mosquito control solutions that avoid pesticides.
Join us in celebrating the 2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge with an insect walk led by Judy Gallagher at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Join NVBA and our partners at the National Park Service Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and the Bureau of Land Management for a bird outing to celebrate National Go Birding Day!
NVBA partners with Mason Neck State Park to host regular bird outings every fourth Saturday of the month from 8:00–10:00 AM.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Join us at Powhatan Springs on "regular" fourth Wednesdays and help keep this park progressing towards a native habitat that helps our local flora and fauna thrive.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Calling all Birders: It’s time to get ready for Birdathon 2026! Register for this webinar to learn what Birdathon is and how you can join.
Join us at Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association (DHARA) to help continue our Stretch Our Parks habitat restoration project by pulling invasives and installing native plants.
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Join us to learn how outdoor lights affect bird migration and birds’ health and reproduction throughout the year.
Help us restore habitat at the Lockwood/Elmwood Housing Complex in Arlington by pulling invasives and caring for newly installed native plants.
Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape. Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history. If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.
Want to learn more about bird rehabilitation? Join NVBA and A.E.R.O. for a morning full of educational talks on the subject!
Join NVBA bird guide Luke and our partners at Fairfax Public Library System for a beginner-friendly bird outing at Frying Pan Park!
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
Did you know April 8th is National Draw a Bird Day? Join NVBA and local artist Jess Michetti in-person for a Sketching Birds 101 class!
Join our bird guides for a beginner-focused birding experience at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge! New to birding? Join us!
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count.
Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment at Upton Hill Regional Park from non-native invasive plants.
