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** Expand Your Skills This Month with NVBA!
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11/05/25
Whether you’re perfecting your painting or training to guide others, November is full of opportunities to learn with Northern Virginia Bird Alliance! Join us for one (or both!) of these upcoming classes to build your skills and connect with the birding community.

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Birds in Watercolor: Female Northern Cardinal with Ronna Fujisawa

When: TOMORROW, Thursday, November 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $22
Non-members: $33

Paint Virginia’s state bird from home with watercolor artist Ronna Fujisawa of Salty Water Art. Learn to mix neutral tones, layer colors, and create stunning feather patterns in this beginner-friendly virtual class. Click here to learn more and grab your spot today! ([link removed])
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Bird Guide Workshop and Training Series (2 parts)

When: Thursday, November 13, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM and Saturday, November 16 at 10:00 AM
Where: Virtual and In-person at Riverbend Park
Fee: FREE

Join NVBA for our first-ever Bird Guide Training event and become a volunteer bird guide! The training will be conducted in two sessions briefly outlined below:
1. Virtual Session – November 13, 7:00 PM (Zoom) Learn guide expectations, leadership tips, and receive NVBA resources.
2. In-Person Session – November 16, 10:00 AM (Riverbend Park) Practice guiding, connect with peers, and receive bird guide materials from NVBA.

Completion of both sessions is required to become an NVBA Bird Guide. Guides commit to leading at least one outing per quarter.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who love sharing birds with others! Click here to learn more about becoming a bird guide and sign up today. ([link removed]) Can’t attend? Email NVBA’s Community Engagement Coordinator McKenzie at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=NVBA%20Bird%20Guide%20Training) to be notified about future trainings.
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See you in the field (or from the comfort of your own home!),
Northern Virginia Bird Alliance
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