Join us for coffee and dessert while enjoying inspiring presentations on a variety of nature conservation topics. Click the link for each event below to see more information and register.

Unless otherwise noted, events are $15 and held at Woodend Nature Sanctuary, from 7-8:30 pm. Registration fees go to support our ANS Conservation Program!

Thursday, March 26   FREE!

Meet new NOVA Eco-Advocates and Tell Them What They Can Do for You
Location: Providence District Community Center – Fairfax, VA

Wednesday, April 15

Earth Month Café with Vernice Miller-Travis: It’s time to place the quest for Environmental Justice at the forefront of our Earth Day celebrations!

Thursday, May 7

Felípe Benítez: Trees, Science, and People: How Corazón Latino engages communities in conservation topics

First Saturday of each month, 9-10 am: Each month, an ANS Master Naturalist covers a different topic, such as deer, fungi, trees, insects, and birds. Bring the whole family—all ages welcome! Come prepared to hike in sneakers and don’t forget your water bottle. Meet at the gazebo by the main house. Register here.

Have you ever wanted to learn about the birds you see regularly around Washington? Did you know that about 250 birds either pass through or make this area their home?

Join us every Saturday morning at Woodend for our Beginner Bird Walks. An excellent place to come for those just starting out or for those who want to learn more about our area’s birds. From 8-9 am a volunteer leader will guide you through the important how tos: from how to use binoculars to how to identify our most prevalent resident birds.

Meet at the Audubon Naturalist Shop parking lot. Bring binoculars or use ours. Register here.

These gentle walks happen every Saturday morning from March through June, and September through November. Walks take place only on the first Saturday of December through February. There are no walks in July and August.

Be sure to visit the Audubon Naturalist Shop after the bird walk. The shop opens at 9 am on Saturdays and if you let the cashier know you attended that morning’s bird walk they will provide you with a coupon for a discount in the shop.

Audubon Nature Preschool Open House

The Admissions Open House at Audubon Nature Preschool is a fun opportunity for families to explore our indoor and outdoor classrooms and learn about our class offerings. Children are welcome, and families are encouraged to dress for outdoor exploration! RSVP here.

Come see keynote speaker and native plant landscape designer John Magee and participate in a range of great breakout sessions, including led by ANS Northern Virginia Conservation Advocate on how to best get set up for long-term success of conservation projects. This is a chance to get a lot of exposure to a bunch of great topics, all in one place.

Whether you are new native plants and what they can do for your property or looking for alternative landscaping ideas this event is for you!

Cost: $20 (includes lunch)

For more information and to register visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-mowing-start-growing-2nd-annual-native-plant-symposium-for-beginners-tickets-85808767333