It's Spooky Season!
Celebrate with Spiders and Bird-friendly Halloween Decorations

Spectacular Spiders with Judy Gallagher

When: Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Fee: FREE

Spiders capture our imagination in a way most insects don’t.🕸️

Join us on Tuesday evening next week for this free virtual program on the wonderful world of arachnids, just in time for spooky season. But spiders are so much more than the creepy crawlers of our imaginations! NVBA Board Member and insect expert Judy Gallagher will present photographs and her personal insights on these often-misunderstood marvels.🕷️

Whether you're fascinated, spooked, or completely unaware of spiders, this is a great opportunity to view them in a new light! 

Learn more and register here.

Speaking of spiders...

As Halloween approaches, one decoration deserves to stay on the store shelf: synthetic spiderwebs. While these stretchy strands might seem like harmless fun, they're creating a serious threat to birds in our communities. Learn more about why this material is so dangerous for birds and ways you can still get that spooky ambiance while keeping your yard bird-friendly.

Spend your Saturday with NVBA!
Happening TOMORROW, 10/25:

"Stretch Our Parks" Volunteer Event near Monticello Park: Looking to mingle with other nature-loving individuals? Come together and help us "stretch a park" this weekend! We will remove invasive plants and plant new native trees, shrubs and flowers in a backyard adjoining bird haven Monticello Park in a layout partially designed by NVBA's Wildlife Sanctuary team. Hard-soled shoes and long sleeve shirts are recommended.  Equipment, gloves, refreshments, and snacks will be provided. Let us know you’re joining us by filling out this form: Stretch Our Parks 10/25 Volunteer Intake Form 

Birdability Outing at Mason Neck State Park: Join us and our partners Birdability and DC Bird Alliance, as we work to promote Birdability Week 2025 at this bird outing! NVBA will set up a seating area with spotting scopes, monoscopes, and extra binoculars for guests to utilize, and guests are welcome to bring their own binoculars as well. RSVP here and join this inclusive birding event!