Photo: Rescued Barred Owlet, Jill Spohn

When: Sunday, October 5, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA
Fee: Free for active local rehabbers, apprentices and caregivers; $15 for others! Proceeds are split between AERO and NVBA.

Want to be prepared the next time you find an injured or lost bird? Join Northern Virginia Bird Alliance and our partners, A.E.R.O. (Animal Education and Rescue Organization) and Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, for an afternoon full of educational lessons on bird rehabilitation!

Program Highlights:

📖 Bird Identification Lecture (12:00 - 2:00 PM)
Led by Linda Tuttle – Learn how to recognize common songbirds in our area and their unique behaviors.

🩺 Common Injuries & Baby Bird Care (2:00 - 3:00 PM)
Presented by Olivia Lobalbo from A.E.R.O. – An overview of the most common reasons songbirds come into rehab and the basics of baby bird care.

🔬 Hands-On Songbird Lab (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Hosted by Blue Ridge Wildlife Center – Get hands-on practice in identifying injuries and breaks in songbirds, and learn what steps to take when you find an injured bird.

This program's proceeds will be split among the partners to support each of our causes. For event questions, contact info@nvbirdalliance.org.