Photo: Northern Cardinal, Darla J. Oathout/Audubon Photography Awards
Join us for a workshop or class! Here are a few of our upcoming offerings. Check our calendar often for updates.
Birds in Watercolor: Female Northern Cardinal with Ronna Fujisawa
Northern Cardinal, Darla J. Oathout/Audubon Photography Awards
In this online class, students will paint a beautiful female Northern Cardinal portrait, learning how to mix neutral colors and techniques for layering colors to create various feather patterns. The class is open to all levels of watercolor painters, and beginners are welcome.
When: Thursday, November 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $22
Non-members: $33
2026 Hog Island Scholarship Virtual Event
Hog Island coastline, Kirk Treakle
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.
When: Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Fee: FREE
Italy’s Birds and Conservation Efforts with Marco Valtriani
Eurasian Collared Dove, Beverly Hallberg/Audubon Photography Awards
Learn about Italy’s birding history and conservation projects with ecotourism pioneer Marco Valtriani. You can join us in person or on Zoom!
When: Monday, November 24, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Virtual AND In-person at 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston
Fee: FREE
Wildlife Sanctuary Presentation Hosted by the Native Plant Circle
Certified Wildlife Sanctuary
Are you intrigued by observing wildlife in your own yard? Do you want to contribute to the environmental health of our planet? If so join us to learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary program and how you can transform your yard to create habitat, attract beneficial wildlife, and get your yard certified as a Wildlife Sanctuary. You’ll learn about habitat best practices and receive tips to help you select native trees and plants that suit the conditions in your yard. A FREE redbud seedling will be available as a gift from the Wildlife Sanctuary program to those who register early!
When: Saturday, December 13, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, CA 22307
Fee: FREE
Manassas-Bull Run Christmas Bird Count
Carolina Chickadee, Jeff Drake/Great Backyard Bird Count
The Manassas-Bull Run Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be on Sunday, December 14. The center of the 15-mile diameter count circle is near the intersection of Routes 28 & 29 in Centreville. Birders of all skill levels are needed.
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Centreville, VA
Fee: FREE
You can also join us for a Bird Walk, Natural Resource Survey or Butterfly and Dragonfly survey.
Online Programs
Many of our programs are offered online, and we will provide recordings of as many of these events as possible and make them available here. Check back often, as we will add videos and resources as we receive them. Please enjoy!