President's Corner
Northern Shovelers, Renda Glick/Audubon Photography Awards
Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of ASNV, and we recently welcomed some new volunteers at a February 18 training session.
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Migrants at Upton Hill Regional Park
Brown Thrasher, Will Stuart/Audubon Photography Awards
What few people know is that there is a lot of natural habitat at Upton Hill, and that habitat attracts a lot of migratory birds. In that sense, Upton Hill is a microcosm of northern Virginia – we have lots of people and lots of development, but we also have lots of birds, especially in spring and fall.
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VA General Assembly Passes Two Bills to Deter Invasive Plants
Invasive Porcelain Berry Vine, Wikimedia Commons
The Virginia House of Delegates and Senate have approved two bills that can help deter the spread of invasive plants in Virginia and encourage use of native plants.
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See a National Audubon Society Award-winning Photo by a Local Birder
Greater Prairie Chicken, Amiel Hopkins
Please join us at the Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center on Saturday to view the winning photographs and videos from National Audubon Society’s 2022 photo contest.
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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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2022 Audubon Photography Awards Exhibit
White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/Audubon Photography Awards
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Join us to view the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibition at the Norma Hoffman Visitor Center at Huntley Meadows in Alexandria, VA.
When: Sunday, March 4, 2023, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: The Norma Hoffman Visitor Center at Huntley Meadows, 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306
Free but donations appreciated
No registration required
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Audubon Afternoon with Marci Eggers
Marci Eggers
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Join us on Sunday afternoon for our semi-annual live Audubon Afternoon for a presentation by Marci Eggers, “Restoring Migratory Bird Wintering Habitat in Latin America and the Caribbean.” Marci Eggers is the Director of Migratory Bird Habitats in Latin America and the Caribbean for the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). In this role, she oversees ABC’s efforts to protect and restore priority landscapes that migratory birds depend on in their non-breeding grounds.
When: Sunday, March 12, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: In-person at the National Wildlife Federation Building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 AND online via Zoom
Fee: FREE; registration is requested
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Author Event: Slow Birding with Joan E. Strassman
Joan E. Strassman
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Join us for an engaging talk with author and evolutionary biologist, Joan E. Strassmann. Her book, Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard, invites us to re-examine the birds closest to home. Professor Strassmann will share stories and facts about common birds and the scientists (professional and amateur alike) who study them. She will offer advice and guidance on what to look for when slow birding, so that you can uncover clues to the reasons behind specific bird behaviors.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Member Ticket: $15
Non-member ticket: $25
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Wildflower Identification with Marion Lobstein
Marion Lobstein
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Spring ephemerals are fleeting and beautiful, blooming from mid-March through late April. Join us for an instructive webinar with expert Marion Lobstein to learn how to identify wildflowers found in Northern Virginia.
When: Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $15
Non-members: $25
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Spring Ornithology Course with Dr. Chris Haney
Bird Behaviors, Various
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This 12-part online course is designed and presented at an introductory, university level, with two one-hour sessions per week over 6 weeks.
When: Begins Monday, March 27, and Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM; with subsequent classes April 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, and 26; and May 1, 3, 8 and 10, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where: Virtual
Members: $150
Non-Members: $175
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The Buzz About Bees: Pollinator Biology with Celia Vuocolo
Celia Vuocolo
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Please join us for an enlightening lecture on native bees and learn about opportunities to help in their conservation. Our speaker is Celia Vuocolo, the Pollinator Coordinator for the East Region of Working Lands for Wildlife. Celia will cover the biology of pollination and global threats to pollinators.
When: Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
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Ornitherapy: A Practice of Mindful Birding
Red-winged Blackbird, Charlotte Lorrick/Oak Spring Garden Foundation
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Oak Spring Garden Foundation and the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia are pleased to offer a two-part therapeutic workshop on mindful birding. The morning workshop will dive deep in the practice of Ornitherapy (mindful birding) and the afternoon session will focus on Forest Bathing with Birds.
When: Friday, April 14, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, and/or 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Rokeby Farm - The Granary, 8622 Mill Reef Road, Middleburg, VA 20117
Members: $40
Non-members: $60
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Birds as Symbols with Bill Young
Bill Young
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Birds have been important symbols for as long as humans have been on the Earth. This 3-part course will examine the use of bird symbolism in art, literature, religion, politics, advertising, and other aspects of human life, from ancient times to the present day.
When: Tuesday, April 25, Thursday, April 27 and Tuesday, May 2, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
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Bird Walks
Birding, Camila Cerea
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Check this page for upcoming walks! Registration is no longer required for ASNV-sponsored walks.
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Five Myths About Trees
Sara Holtz
It’s no myth that trees hold a special place in our collective psyche. Trees play a prominent role in myths, often symbolizing life and rebirth. Unfortunately, some of the stories about them are just plain wrong.
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ASNV Welcomes New Volunteers at Training Session
Training session, Tina Dudley
On Saturday, February 18, ASNV welcomed 18 new volunteers to our team during our Outreach Volunteer Training.
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Observations from Meadowood
17-year Cicada with Massospora circadian fungus, Judy Gallagher
Judy Gallagher is a long-time participant in the Meadowood Recreation Area survey. Here are some of her findings.
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Monday Nature Mystery
White Trillium, Forestwanderer/Wikimedia Commons
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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Plant This, Not That: Replacing Liriope
Liriope spicata, Alyssa Morel
This series by Alyssa Ford Morel offers suggestions on replacing invasive non-native plants with northern Virginia natives.
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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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Maximize Your Impact
Green Heron, Jay Stout/Audubon Photography Awards
Help ASNV build its nest egg through planned giving. Learn how here.
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