The Effects of Climate Breakdown on Birds (Virtual)
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MD
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Climate breakdown is already having significant effects on the natural environment, including serious impacts on bird populations. Bill Young will present an overview about how birds are likely to be affected in the future and which ones are likely to be best or least able to deal with the impending changes. The course is intended for a general audience, with no special knowledge of birds needed.
Bill Young is a writer and naturalist who lives in Kensington, Maryland. His book The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat, was published by Dover Publications in 2014.

Winter Waterfowl Cruise
2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Patuxent River Park, Pavilion and Camp Ground, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Don your downiest coat and channel duck resilience on this cruise to find wintering waterfowl on the Patuxent River. We will be on the lookout for bufflehead, canvasback, ruddy duck, greater and lesser scaup, common goldeneye, ring-necked duck, wood duck, American wigeon, black duck, common loon, American coot, dunlin, and horned lark.
Alex Pellegrini, one of our favorite naturalists at Patuxent River Park, will captain us on the park’s research pontoon boat.

Wonderful Woodpeckers
2026-01-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Woodpeckers are keystone species which help many other forest animals by excavating holes in trees. Learn about our six local species, their lifestyles and adaptations. The two sessions include a hike, natural history information, drawing tips, journal page ideas and making a whimsical woodpecker creation. Ages 16 +.
This is Session 1. The next session will be on Jan. 31st.

Exhibit: For the Love of Birds
2026-01-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
(MD) (Garrett County Arts Council)“For the Love of Birds” is an installation piece that incorporates The National Audubon Society’s climate report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Birds on the Brink and artwork curated by curated by Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine. The art exhibit tells the story of how birds will be affected by climate change, with different habitats illustrated through canvas photography and supported by interpretive signage and glass birds.
Exhibit is open during Discovery Center hours Friday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, from January 10th through March 1st.

Birds and Beans at Burke Lake
2026-01-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039, United States
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a hot cup of coffee while you hike with a naturalist and look for birds. The program will begin with a short discussion of the concept of bird-friendly coffee. To reduce waste, please bring your own mug to fill. Tea and hot cocoa options will also be available. Ages 4+ with adult.

Searching for Lost Birds
2026-01-25 14:30 - 16:30 | National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us on for our first Alliance Afternoon of 2026! We’ll will kick off the meeting by conducting chapter business, followed by celebrations of the Christmas Bird Count and the 2026 Photo Contest Calendar. The featured presentation will be given by guest speaker John Mittermeier of the American Bird Conservancy, who will speak on the Search for Lost Birds.

Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
2026-01-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Huntley Meadows, 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
2026-01-27 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-02-03 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-02-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, 20019, United States
(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID.
The walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!

Exhibit: In Full Flight
2026-01-28 10:00 - 20:00 | Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Experience breathtaking bird images by DC Bird Alliance photographers at the new La Galerie on K at the Capital Hilton. See local birds and birds captured during travel by DCBA members.
On view through February.

Project Feederwatch
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then, join us for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. This project meets weekly on Thursdays through February. Ages 5+.
We will not be meeting on December 25 and 26. We will also not be meeting on January 1 and 2.

Wonderful Woodpeckers
2026-01-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Woodpeckers are keystone species which help many other forest animals by excavating holes in trees. Learn about our six local species, their lifestyles and adaptations. The two sessions include a hike, natural history information, drawing tips, journal page ideas and making a whimsical woodpecker creation. Ages 16 +.
This is Session 2 of a two-part program.

Owl Prowl & Cocoa
2026-01-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for an evening nature hike when the leaves aren’t on the trees, making owls easier to spot. Give a hoot… literally as we learn about and try to call to our native nocturnal raptors. Families.

Owl Prowl at Black Hill
2026-02-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Nature doesn’t sleep once the sun goes down. Go for a walk with us to see who is out and about after sunset. Join us for a post-sunset stroll where we’ll look and listen for owls.

Won't You be My Owlentine?
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Love is in the air… and literally for these beautiful birds of prey! See live raptors, learn about their mating habits during breeding season, and have your picture taken with a live bird of prey. Age 6+.

Birds and Nature in Collage (Virtual)
2026-02-11 13:30 - 16:00 | MD
(DC0 (Smithsonian Associates) Use collage, a highly versatile and accessible art form, to bring the bright nature of spring into your artwork. Sketch birds and nature, then combine your drawings with paint and paper, adding textures to create mixed-media art. Construct your narrative as you alter your work with a range of materials and techniques including photo transfers, layered drawings and paintings, and found objects. All skill levels are welcome.
The instructor is Marcie Wolf-Hubbard. This program includes 4 sessions, 2.5 hours each.

How to Participate in Great Backyard Bird Count (Virtual)
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
(DMV) (Audubon and Cornell Lab) Embrace the joy of birds by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) taking place February 13-16, 2026. This lively, beginner-friendly webinar will inspire you to deepen your connection with birds while joining a worldwide count.
Join this one-hour live event to discover tips, tricks, and ideas to prepare for the GBBC, a fun and impactful global community science event! GBBC team members will share how to participate with confidence, while special guest and author Julia Zarankin explores beginner birding and the love and joy of backyard birds.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16 | MD
(DMV) (Audubon and Cornell Lab) Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC.

A Gentle Walk with Birds & Nature
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:30 | MD
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join DC Bird Alliance for a very special bird walk in Rock Creek Park that invites us to discover — or rediscover — what it means to be a birder. Together with Susan West Montgomery, certified forest bathing guide, we’ll slow down, cultivate curiosity, and experience birds and nature more fully. This walk blends gentle bird observation with the practice of forest bathing, which invites participants to use all of their senses to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest. We’ll move at a relaxed pace, observe our surroundings, and reflect. No prior birding experience is needed, just openness and curiosity.

Documenting Birds and Biodiversity Workshop
2026-02-16 09:00 - 11:00 | U.S. National Arboretum, 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, 20002, United States
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join us for a birding workshop led by the DC Bird Alliance! This engaging session is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all levels, designed to enrich your birdwatching experience with a special focus on photography. Highlights:

Wildlife Photography Tips:
Learn to capture stunning images of wildlife using cell phones and cameras.

Biodiversity Documentation:
Discover how to edit and submit photos to platforms like iNaturalist and eBird.

Photo Management:
Get tips on organizing your photo library without cloud storage.

Community Science Round-table Discussion:
Join our collaborative discussion on the ethics of sharing photos for science. Together, we’ll explore how birdwatchers contribute valuable data and support conservation efforts.

Project Feederwatch
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then, join us for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. This project meets weekly on Thursdays through February. Ages 5+.

Winter Birdwalk at Riverbend
2026-02-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, 22066, United States
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the duration of the program. Ages 4 to Adult.

Winter Birdwalk at Eleanor C. Lawrence
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
