Join us to watch birds in a relaxed setting—bird watching beginners welcome!

In this overview of bird anatomy, Dr. Kathleen Hunt (Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation) will explain how a bird's body is put together and how it all works.

Attendees will learn about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the only hummingbird in Northern Virginia. The instructor will cover the unique features of hummingbirds, as well as specific information about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, including migration, mating, nesting, and fledging.

Visit the Occoquan Bay NWR visitor center for a free talk with a local naturalist, Margaret Fisher, who will talk about the City Nature Challenge.

Nature journaling is a terrific tool for understanding the world around you: species, habitats, and all of their rich interconnections. Join Robin Lee Carlson for a discussion of the ways that field sketching has been an integral part of her explorations of the natural world.