President's Corner
Northern Flicker, Sheen Watkins/Audubon Photography Awards
As my ASNV presidency starts, I am optimistic about the work ahead, in spite of the serious threats to birds from climate change and development. My optimism arises from observing the different kinds of places we can find birds in Northern Virginia and my response to what I see there.
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ASNV's Birdathon was a Record-breaker
Yellow Warbler, Sheen Watkin/Audubon Photography Awards
Our chapter’s annual Birdathon competition raised a record amount of money and found a record number of birds this year.
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Upcoming Classes and Events
We have some exciting classes and events coming up, both virtually and in-person! Click any event to learn more and register. You can also check our calendar for our full schedule of events.
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Natural Filters in the Anacostia River: The Recovery of an Urban Waterway
Anacostia River, Eric T. Gunther
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For more than three decades, the Anacostia Watershed Society has been working on recovering the Anacostia River's ecosystems, especially its natural filters. After decades of restoration work, education, and advocacy, we are seeing a great recovery of the biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystems in the Anacostia River. Register now for a virtual tour of the Anacostia and the story of its recovery. An optional field trip (by boat) will be available for 20 participants
When: Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Member ticket: $10
Non-member ticket: $15
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Restoring the Little Things that Run the World
Doug Tallamy
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Join noted entomologist, ecologist and conservationist Doug Tallamy for a talk on the alarming decline of insects from our environment. He’ll remind us of the essential roles insects play and describe some of the simple changes we can make in our landscapes and attitudes to restore them to our environment. After Professor Tallamy’s talk, panelists from ASNV’s Audubon at Home, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Prince William Conservation Alliance, and Plant NOVA Natives will discuss programs in Northern Virginia to effect the changes that will help save the little things that run the world.
When: Sunday, September 25, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Tickets: $10
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Bird Walks
Birding, Luke Franke
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Check this page for upcoming walks! Registration is no longer required for ASNV-sponsored walks.
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Audubon's 2022 Photography Awards
White-tailed Kite, Jack Zhi/Audubon Photography Awards
Prepare to spend some time in front of your computer or on your phone looking over Aubudon’s 2022 Photography Awards, both still photos and videos.
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Nextgen Birders for Conservation
Nextgen outing, Morgan Peterson
ASNV is excited to announce the official launch of Nextgen Birders for Conservation (Nextgen). This new program aims to cultivate the next generation of birders and conservationists by providing opportunities for younger birders to meet, socialize, learn, and bird together.
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Nextgen Spotlight: Andreana J. Lin
Courtesy of Andreana J. Lin
Andreana is a member of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia’s recently launched Nextgen Birders for Conservation Meetup group, part of a new program to engage younger birders.
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House Passes the Recovering America's Wildlife Act
Loggerhead Shrike, Roger Baker/APA
On June 14 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H.R. 2773, 231 to 190. Northern Virginia Representatives Spanberger, Beyer, Wexton and Connolly voted for it.
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My ASNV Intership
Carolina Sanabria, photo by Joan Haffey
I started working as an intern for ASNV this May, and I believe my experiences will help me pursue a career in conservation.
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Free Trees for Communities
Recently planted tree, photo by Ann Hathaway
As community associations around Northern Virginia ramp up their native tree planting efforts, they are looking around to find ways to make it affordable.
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Observations from Meadowood
Florida Predatory Stink Bug larvae, Judy Gallagher
Judy Gallagher continues to survey Meadowood Recreation Area. Here are some findings from her most recent survey.
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Monday Nature Mystery
American Persimmon Tree bark, Tina Dudley
Monday Nature Mystery continues! Read on to learn who correctly identified our last mystery and see what this week's mystery holds.
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Conservation Counts
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Rusty Moran
Join Jim Waggener in his ongoing natural resource surveys at two of Northern Virginia's best birding spots. Surveys alternate between Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area on Mason Neck.
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E-Activist Network - Volunteers Needed
The National Audubon Society invites all Auduboners to join its e-activist network. When you subscribe to the Society’s newsletter, you'll receive alerts about important congressional actions and information about how you can affect legislation by contacting your members of Congress. https://www.audubon.org/
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