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.

Local Monthly Bird Walks and Events - click links below for more information

Presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

LWC hosts several monthly bird walks and other nature-related events including:

-Birding Algonkian Park

-Birding Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

-Birding Bles Park

-Birding Sweet Run State Park

-Young Birders Walk at Sweet Run State Park

Presented by Friends of Runnymede Park in Herndon

Birding Runnymede Park

Presented by Northern Virginia Bird Alliance

NVBA hosts monthly nature-related events, bird walks, classes and more.

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Wild Birds Unlimited Events:

Coming Soon!

November 2025

Presenter: Jim Clark, Nature Photographer

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 8:30am -10am

May 2025

May 24th 8:30-10am In-store Presentation - RSVP requested

Presenter: Jim Clark

Date: Saturday May 24, 2025

Time: 8:30am -10am

Place: Wild Birds Unlimited 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plz. Unit 174 Ashburn, VA 20147

Capturing the beauty and spirit of birds in their natural habitat requires patience,
skill, and a deep understanding of both photography and nature. This presentation
offers a few special field techniques beyond f/stops and shutter speeds for
capturing stunning bird photographs. (More sessions to follow in the coming months!)

About Nature Photographer Jim Clark:

A past president of the North American Nature Photography Association, Jim Clark has also been the nature photography instructor for the Chincoteague Bay Field Station, Wallops Island, Virginia and a columnist for Virginia Wildlife magazine. He has been a former contributing editor for Outdoor Photographer magazine. The author/photographer of seven books and hundreds of magazine articles, Jim is particularly proud of two children’s books he did with his son, who was ten at the time. Jim is the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association.

RSVP is requested. Please email [email protected] or call 703-687-4020

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February 2025

Feb.15 8:30-10am - In-store Presentation

Presentation: Beyond f/stops and Shutter Speeds: Simple Approaches - Basic Techniques for Nature Photography

Presenter: Jim Clark

Date: Saturday February 15, 2025

Time: 8:30-10am

Place: Wild Birds Unlimited 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plz. Unit 174 Ashburn, VA 20147

Drawing from his 50 years as a nature photographer, Jim will offer tips and techniques to further enhance your nature photography. This is a rapid-paced first session, so fasten your seatbelt and be ready to add a few more tools to your photography toolbox. (More sessions to follow in the coming months!)

About Nature Photographer Jim Clark:

RSVP is requested. Please email [email protected] or call 703-687-4020

Feb.18 7- 8pm - Purcellville Library, Robey Meeting Room

Presentation: Attracting Birds to Your Yard

Presenters: Sherri Bartlett, Owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Ashburn and Julie Borneman, Owner of Watermark Woods Nursery

Date: Tuesday, Feb.18, 2025

Time: 7-8pm

Place: Purcellville Library (Robey Meeting Room) 220 E. Main St. Purcellville, VA 20132

Sherri and Julie will discuss ways to enhance your yard and attract more birds using native plants, feeders, bird food and water features. Find more information here.

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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.