Sharing the joy of birds and nature is at the core of everything we do at Wild Birds Unlimited. We love playing an active role in the local community by promoting bird walks and giving educational presentations. Call the store to find out what's currently scheduled or check this list below which we will update each month.
October 2024
Oct. 19 In-store Presentation: Invasive Plant Removal
Mike Littman, president of Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance (LIRA), will be discussing the wide-ranging impacts of invasive species and the growing grassroots effort to control them.
Space is limited. Email [email protected] or call 703-687-4020 to reserve a seat.
Saturday, Oct. 19 @ 9 am at Wild Birds Unlimited of Ashburn, VA
44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Unit 174
Ashburn, VA 20147
Local Bird Walks and Nature-Related Events
Oct. 6 @ 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Walk for Wildlife at JK Black Oak
Oct. 9 @ 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Learn How to Protect Northern Virginia's Birds (virtual)
Oct. 12 @ 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Big Sit at Algonkian Park
Oct. 12 @ 11:00 am to 3:00 pm WildFest 2024 at State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce https://www.blueridgewildlifectr.org/eventscalendar/wildfest2024
Oct. 12 @ 8:00 am Birding Banshee
Oct. 12 @ 10:00 am Walk for Wildlife Fall Color Walk at Sweet Run State Park. Sweet Run State Park is now charging parking fees at each entrance/parking lot. There are self-pay kiosks. The fee is $10 for a standard vehicle.
Oct. 19 @ 8:00 am Birding Broad Run Valley Stream Park
Oct. 20 @ 8:00 am Birding Algonkian
Oct. 22 @ 7:00 pm Identifying Sparrows (virtual)
Oct. 26 @ 8:00 am Young Birders Walk at Gilbert's Corner
Oct. 26 @ 8:00 am Birding Sweet Run State Park. $10 vehicle fee required.
Oct. 29 @ 6:30 pm at Old Ox Brewery, Vultures: Amazing Allies
Registration required for some events. Visit the specific event on loudounwildlife.org's calendar to see details and to register. To see LWC's full events calendar, click here.
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September 2024
Bird Walks and Nature-Related Events
The Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (formerly Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) hosts several nature-related events and classes monthly. You can see their full calendar here.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Sponsored Events
Registration required for some events. Visit the specific event on loudounwildlife.org's calendar to see details and to register. To see LWC's full events calendar, click here.
September 14 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Banshee Reeks
September 14 @ 8:00 am Young Birders Walk at Banshee Reeks
September 15 @ 8:00 am *Bird Walk at Meadowkirk *limited spots available
September 15 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 12th Annual Purcellville Hail to the Trail event
September 16 @ 7:00 pm Virtual Presentation: How your eBirding Helps Birds
September 21 @ 8:00 am Birding at Algonkian Park
September 22 @ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Hawk Watch at Snickers Gap *limited spots available
September 28 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Sweet Run State Park Fee Notice: The $10/day parking fee normally charged at Sweet Run has been waived on Sep. 28 for National Public Lands Day.
September 29 @ 8:00 am Birding at Izaac Walton League
September 29 @ 10:00 am Fall Wildflower Walk
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August 2024
Bird Walks and Nature-Related Events
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia hosts several nature-related events and classes monthly. You can see their full calendar here.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy events:
Aug 10 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Banshee Reeks
Aug 17 @ 8:00 am Birding at Broad Run Stream Valley Park
Aug 18 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Algonkian Park
Aug 18 @ 8:00 am to 9:30 am Young Birders Walk at Algonkian Park
Aug 24 @ 8:00 am to 11:00 am Bird Walk at Sweet Run State Park Fee notice: Sweet Run State Park is now charging parking fees at each entrance/parking lot. There are self-pay kiosks. The fee is $10 for a standard vehicle.
July 2024
Bird Walks and Nature-Related Events
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia hosts several nature-related events and classes monthly. You can see their full calendar here.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Sponsored Events
Registration required for some events. To see LWC's full events calendar, click here.
July 13 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Banshee Reeks
July 20 @ 9:30 am Butterfly Walk at Willowsford
July 21 @ 8:00 am Birding Algonkian Park
July 27 @ 8:00 am Birding at Sweet Run Fee notice: Sweet Run State Park is now charging parking fees at each entrance/parking lot. There are self-pay kiosks. The fee is $10 for a standard vehicle.
July 28 @ 9:30 am Butterfly Walk at Sweet Run State Park, Sawmill Entrance
July 30 @ 9:30 a.m. Butterfly Walk at Banshee Reeks
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MAY 2024
Bird Walks and Nature-Related Events
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia hosts several nature-related events and classes monthly. You can see their full calendar here.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Sponsored Events:
Registration required for some events. Visit each link for details. To see LWC's full events calendar, click here.
May 9 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary
May 10 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Beagle Club/Institute Farm in Aldie
May 11 @ 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Big Sit at Algonkian Park
May 11 @ 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Nature Walk at Algonkian Park
May 11 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Banshee Reeks
May 14 @ 8:00 am Celebrate Birds: Bird Walk near Lincoln
May 19 @ 8:00 am Bird Walk at Bles Park
May 25 @ 8:00 am to 9:30 am Young Birders Walk at Sweet Run State Park
May 28 @ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Native Plant Book Club: "The Humane Gardener" at Birch Tree Bookstore in Leesburg
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APRIL 2024
Bird Walks and Nature-Related Events
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia hosts several nature-related events and classes monthly. You can see their full calendar here.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Sponsored Events:
Registration required for some events. Visit each link for details. To see LWC's full events calendar, click here.
April 6 @ 8:00 am Young Birders Walk at the Dulles Wetlands
April 6 @ 10:00 am Spring Wildflowers at Balls Bluff
April 13 @ 8:00 am Birding Banshee at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve
April 13 @ 10:00 am Spring Wildflowers at Balls Bluff
April 13 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park.
11:00 am presentation: Native Plants for Beginners @ Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park
This talk and demo will include plant suggestions for a variety of settings. We’ll have plants on hand to take a look at, along with photos of mature plants in native garden settings. Then you can look around at what the nurseries have available. If you have boxes for carrying your plants, please bring them. If you have extra boxes, bring them for others to use.
***Stop by our booth at the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Native Plant Sale! Wild Birds Unlimited of Ashburn will be there 9am-3pm.***
April 20 @ 8:00 am Celebrate Birds: Walk at Broad Run Stream Valley Park
April 21 @ 8:00 am Celebrate Birds: Birding Bles Park
April 27 @8:00 am Celebrate Birds: Walk at Sweet Run
April 27 @8:00 am - 9:30 am Young Birders Walk at Bles Park
April 28 @ 8:00 am Celebrate Birds: Birding at Izaak Walton League
April 28 @ 8:00 am Celebrate Birds: Goodstone Inn