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

NVBA Events
Birdability Webinar with Executive Director Cat Fribley
Oct 2
Birdability Webinar with Executive Director Cat Fribley

Birding is for anyone and everyone! Join us as we learn about inclusive birding practices from the Executive Director of Birdability, Cat!

2025 Fall Field Trip to Cape May
Oct 4
2025 Fall Field Trip to Cape May

Northern Virginia Bird Alliance is leading a fall migration journey to Cape May, NJ, a world-renowned birding hotspot!

Wildlife Rehab Bird Education Day with A.E.R.O.
Oct 5
Wildlife Rehab Bird Education Day with A.E.R.O.

Want to learn more about bird rehabilitation? Join us and A.E.R.O. for an afternoon full of educational lectures on the subject!

Virtual Symposium on Spatial Approaches to Priority Setting in Conservation
Oct 15
Virtual Symposium on Spatial Approaches to Priority Setting in Conservation

Federal, State and local government authorities charged with conservation of our biodiversity and natural resources have limited means, which forces them to prioritize their interventions. This webinar will provide examples for GIS applications in different settings (all on locations in NOVA) and offer participants an opportunity to learn from these examples, ask questions and build relationships with other organizations that could help them better achieve their goals.

Flight Night: Wingspan Game Night at Lost Boy Cider
Oct 21
Flight Night: Wingspan Game Night at Lost Boy Cider

Join our NextGen group as they bring together bird enthusiasts, board gamers, and cider lovers for a Wingspan Game Night at Lost Boy Cider.

Service Opportunity: Stretch Our Parks Invasives Removal at Monticello Park
Oct 25
Service Opportunity: Stretch Our Parks Invasives Removal at Monticello Park

Come help us "stretch a park." We will remove invasive plants and plant new native trees, shrubs and flowers in a backyard adjoining bird haven Monticello Park in a layout partially designed by NVBA's Wildlife Sanctuary team.

Wildlife Sanctuary Presentation Hosted by the Native Plant Circle
Dec 13
Wildlife Sanctuary Presentation Hosted by the Native Plant Circle

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!

Manassas-Bull Run Christmas Bird Count
Dec 14
Manassas-Bull Run Christmas Bird Count

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

Upcoming Counts and Surveys

Featured
Survey: Meadowood Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Oct 3
Survey: Meadowood Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Butterfly and Dragonfly
Oct 10
Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Butterfly and Dragonfly
Survey: Meadowood Recreation Area Natural Resources
Oct 15
Survey: Meadowood Recreation Area Natural Resources
Survey: Metz Wetlands Butterfly and Dragonfly
Oct 17
Survey: Metz Wetlands Butterfly and Dragonfly
Survey: Dyke Marsh Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Oct 22
Survey: Dyke Marsh Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Survey: Occoquan Regional Park Butterfly and Dragonfly
Oct 24
Survey: Occoquan Regional Park Butterfly and Dragonfly
Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Natural Resources
Oct 29
Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Natural Resources
Survey: Meadowood Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Oct 31
Survey: Meadowood Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Survey: Meadowood Recreation Area Natural Resources
Nov 12
Survey: Meadowood Recreation Area Natural Resources
Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Natural Resources
Nov 26
Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Natural Resources

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.

View our full lineup of classes, events, bird walks and more on our calendar.