Conservation Photography

Join us at the Harrisonburg Central Library, 174 S Main St, Harrisonburg, on July 11, from 7 to 8 pm, for an engaging event on conservation photography as a way of knowing the world. This event will feature stunning visuals and insightful discussions on how photography can highlight environmental issues and inspire conservation efforts. Don’t…

Wildflower Weekend in Shenandoah National Park

Turks Cap Lily. Photo by Shenandoah National Park Spring wildflowers are at the heart of Shenandoah National Park’s 38th annual Wildflower Weekend celebration! Guided hikes and programs will focus on the diversity and importance of not only hundreds of species of flowering plants that are protected by the park, but other seasonal changes as well. …

Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic Event!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic event! The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia every spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. How Does it Work? All registration proceeds will benefit the Virginia Wildlife…

Connect to Birds, to Nature, and with Each Other

The Great Backyard Bird Count, is a global event that was first launched in 1998, and was the first online Community Science project to collect data on wild birds and display results in near real time. It is a crucial initiative for biodiversity monitoring, involves ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and citizen scientists worldwide. Annually, these dedicated…