Please visit our Online Programs page to view recordings of recent webinars and classes!
Throughout the year, NVBA offers classes, workshops, events, counts and surveys to both its members and to the general public in an effort to spread awareness and understanding of the birds and habitats of our region. Here is a list of our upcoming events. Check back often, as we are always adding new offerings to our calendar.
You can also sign up for our newsletter to receive monthly updates and emails about new and upcoming classes and events, or view our Calendar for a full list.
Have an idea for an event or class? Contact us!
Online Class and Event Policies:
Registration closes two hours before an event starts. Please register early!
Cancellation and refund policy: please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend an event and we'll gladly issue a refund. Many of our programs are recorded and posted on Vimeo. If you're not able to attend the live event, you can still watch them from the comfort of your home at your convenience.
Classes, Workshops and Events
Join our two-part program to build your bird guide skills, then volunteer with NVBA to lead birding experiences across Northern Virginia!
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 us for our first ever bookclub! We will discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer’s newest book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World followed by a foodswap.
Learn about Italy’s birding history and conservation projects with ecotourism pioneer Marco Valtriani. You can join us in person or on Zoom!
Join us for the November Fireside Chat for a discussion about finding joy in nature even as the days grow shorter.
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!
The Manassas-Bull Run Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be on Sunday, December 17. Birders of all skill levels are needed!
View our full calendar of classes and events here.
Bird Walks
Join us for a late autumn bird walk with NextGen Birders for Conservation at Algonkian Regional Park.
Upcoming Counts and Surveys
Alliance Afternoons
Alliance Afternoons are free, public programs offered four times a year on topics ranging from current conservation issues, live bird programs, travel and author presentations. Watch this space for information about upcoming events!
View our full calendar of events here.
