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.

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

Over 100 million birds migrate through northern Virginia each spring,  and 160 million migrate through each fall. Their journeys are perilous because they can be attracted to and disoriented by brightly lit buildings and crash into them or waste precious energy flying around the lights. 

In this class, students will paint a majestic Great Blue Heron, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns.

Join us Sunday, September 22, for our fall in-person gathering. We will gather informally starting at 2:30 PM in the cafeteria of the National Wildlife Federation Building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, in Reston. We welcome you to bring snacks and drinks to share. All are welcome!

The sight of butterflies fluttering around on a warm day is one of the most iconic signs of summer, but they can still be found well into the fall months.

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

In this class, students will paint a beautiful female American Kestrel, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns.

There is a large variety of butterfly species in our area. Dr. Leslie Ries will focus on identifying the 20 most common butterflies in Northern Virginia.

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.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia, Inc. will hold a membership meeting at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston VA to vote on adoption of a new name for ASNV, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia will hold its Annual Meeting at 2:30 PM on June 2, 2024 at the National Wildlife Federation building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a colorful adventure at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center!

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.

Ethnobotany is the study of how people relate to and use plants in their lives, be it for food, medicine, tools, and many other ways. Learn about plant folklore and how people here used locally native and commonly available plants in the past. Alonso Abugattas will review the natural history of various plants, and provide some tips and references for finding out more about the various native plants.

ASNV is joining with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to co-sponsor their in-person education event to discuss the amazing story of bird migration, the importance of dark skies and what Lights Out really means. 

Love native plants and wildlife? You won’t want to miss this presentation, “Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary,” by Betsy Martin and Barbara Tuset, Co-Directors of ASNV’s Wildlife Sanctuary program.

Did you know you don’t even need binoculars to explore the big world of birds? Often it is faster and easier to identify a bird by its song – if you know how to bird by ear.

Professor Jones will present an overview of the major aquatic ecosystems in northern Virginia: the tidal Potomac River, lakes (large and small), and streams (larger and small) and their current status and prospects for improvement.

Spring warblers are some of the most exciting birds to see, but can be difficult to locate, observe and identify for newer (and even experienced) birders. Join us for a talk on the art of ‘warblering:’ you will learn where and when to look, which warblers you are likely to see and their distinctive field marks and behavior to help you find these elusive birds.

Join us on Sunday afternoon for our quarterly live Audubon Afternoon at the National Wildlife Federation Building in Reston for a program on the birds of Colombia.

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 is all around us. Join this workshop to learn how to capture beautiful photographs of butterflies and moths.

Come join us and celebrate the return of Spring! All are welcome to join us for light refreshments at the beautiful Potomac Overlook Regional Park as we meet some live animal guests.

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.

Rebecca Heisman will share some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and discuss why understanding migration is so crucial for bird conservation.

Need a new hobby? Try 'birding!’ Bird watching is a great way to get outside and be more connected to the nature all around us. Join us for an introduction to birding and learn the basics to get you started.

Birds are an excellent source of inspiration and a joy to paint. With large eyes and a heart shaped face, the Barn Owl’s subtle beauty is the perfect subject for a watercolor painting.

In this introduction to the world of mushrooms, you'll learn about their ecological roles and major groups and what traits to look for to identify a mushroom.

Liam Taylor explores the strange things that some birds need to do before they reproduce—from meeting a fishing buddy on a rocky island to finding a dance partner on a rainforest floor.