Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

In her new book Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds, Sophie Osborn shares her personal experiences reintroducing endangered Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors to the wild.

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

Vernal pools often are overlooked or considered insignificant as wetlands because of their small size. As a result, they are often filled in, drained, logged over, or polluted, making them a rare form of wildlife habitat around the country and in Virginia.

Are you new to birding and would like to improve your waterfowl identification skills? Join Greg Butcher and Larry Meade to view a wide assortment of waterfowl.

Join Greg Butcher, NVBA board member and recently retired migratory species coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service International Programs, for an introduction to waterfowl identification.

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

The General Assembly will start addressing bills on Tuesday and Wednesday, and this webinar is to spur action to support important bills on invasive plants. Speaker Jim Hurley from the Virginia Invasive Plants Coalition will speak about efforts to get legislation adopted and how you can help!

Join us Sunday, January 12, for our quarterly Alliance Afternoon. We will gather informally starting at 2:30 PM in the cafeteria of the National Wildlife Federation Building in Reston. We welcome you to bring snacks and drinks to share. All are welcome!

THIS WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. WE WILL RESCHEDULE SOON!

Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants.

Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants.

Come work on this exciting habitat restoration project!

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

Learn about bird-friendly best management practices to apply across rural, suburban, and urban landscapes.

Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants.

Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants.

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

Today is Giving Tuesday! Make a Donation to Help Birds Today!

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

From the comfort of your home, you simply count the winter birds that visit your feeders and report your data to Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

In this class, students will paint a fun close-up of a Northern Flicker, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns.

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.

Join us for a presentation by Julio Montes de Oca and Adriana Moreno on Audubon Americas’ work supporting bird conservation in Panama.

Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape.  Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history.  If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more of these continuing natural resource surveys.