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!
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!
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.
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!
In this class, students will paint NVBA's a Downy Woodpecker with instructor Ronna Fujisawa.
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!
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!
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.
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 to learn how outdoor lights affect bird migration and birds’ health and reproduction throughout the year.
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!
Sharpen your bird ID skills and get ready for Birdathon with this online backyard bird ID workshop!
Join NVBA's quarterly meeting and learn from the Director of the "Search for Lost Birds" at American Bird Conservancy, John Mittermeier.
Learn how to identify birds by their song during this bird outing at Riverbend Park led by Colt Gregory and Kris Lansing.
Do you want to learn how to bird by ear or improve your song identification? Join this online course!
White-throated Sparrows might seem ordinary, but their breeding system isn’t. Explore their evolution and more in this 1-hour virtual class.
Learn about our Bird Community Index Project with FCPA! Join this virtual event to explore the project, volunteer roles, and next steps.
In this class, students will paint NVBA's Bird of the Year: The Pileated Woodpecker!
Vultures are a critical component of the ecosystem but are often misunderstood and maligned. The presentation will explore the natural history of vultures in Virginia, the unique biology and ecology of vultures, global conservation concerns and human–vulture conflicts and mitigation strategies.
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.
Learn from Blue Ridge PRISM's Executive Director Lauren Taylor in this presentation on identifying invasive plants in local landscapes.
A meetup for current and aspiring bird guides to build skills, receive training, and volunteer leading bird walks across Northern Virginia.
Are you looking to make an impact through volunteering? Join NVBA's virtual volunteer orientation to learn how you can make change with us!
The Winter Waterfowl Count is a citizen science effort organized by Northern Virginia Bird Alliance to track data about winter waterfowl.
This program about raptor rehabilitation and the impact of rodenticides includes both lectures and hands-on training in one afternoon.
Want to learn about raptor rehabilitation and the impact of rodenticides? Join us for an afternoon of lectures and hands-on training.
In this course taught by Bill Young, we'll discuss how climate change impacts birds — which species will adapt and which are vulnerable.
Matt Felperin will present on the world of woodpeckers in celebration of our first-ever Bird of the Year: the Pileated Woodpecker!
Delegate Tran will give advice on how to advocate before the General Assembly and local governments, improving your lobbying efforts.
Are you intrigued by observing wildlife in your own yard? Do you want to contribute to the environmental health of our planet? If so, come learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary program at this in-person event!
We are preparing for Virginia’s legislative session by partnering with the Virginia Conservation Network, the largest conservation advocacy organization in Virginia, to host a General Assembly Preview Regional Watch Party.
Learn about Italy’s birding history and conservation projects with ecotourism pioneer Marco Valtriani. You can join us in person or on Zoom!
Calling all public school teachers: Join NVBA and last year's Hog Island scholarship recipient Deborah Hammer to hear about her experiences at camp, ask questions, and learn how to apply.
Join our two-part program to build your bird guide skills, then volunteer with NVBA to lead birding experiences across Northern Virginia!
