TOMORROW: Join us for two FREE Programs at Occoquan Bay NWR!

Photo: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bill Balchunis/Audubon Photography Awards

Enjoy a beautiful spring day at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge!

11:00 AM - Hummingbirds with Jo Doumbia
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. Attendees also will learn about this hummingbird’s preferred habitat and the most effective ways to attract them to your home. FREE! Register here. 

1:00 PM - Let's Make Art for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a colorful adventure at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center! Join Nextgen Birders for Conservation and ASNV on Saturday, May 25th, to immerse yourself in the beauty of the refuge, be inspired by birds (we may see wild turkeys and indigo buntings!), and paint and write poetry in various styles: We’ll try Korean minhwa paintings and lively haikus. Afterward, we'll have time to share whatever we come up with while exploring the wonders of bird-inspired art and honoring our diverse community. FREE! Art supplies provided! Register here.