Jul
19
2:00 PM14:00
Birds and Climate Change
Join us to learn about the impact of climate change, led by Jeff Wright
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Jun
21
2:00 PM14:00
Annual Election of Officers
Please join us for the Annual Election of Officers for the NNAS Board. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
May
17
2:00 PM14:00
Ecologic Role of Menhaden in the Bay
The Northern Neck Audubon Chapter is sponsoring the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Will Poston at their monthly membership meeting on Sunday, May 17, from 2-4 Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock. Ken Knull, NNAS Acting President said everyone is welcome and that Will's presentation will cover the ecologic role of menhaden in the Bay, the science and management processes, warning signs facing this critically important forage fish, the impact on the Osprey population and upcoming management changes.
Will is a lifelong fisherman, hunter, and conservationist, who has leveraged these passions for a career in conservation and fisheries policy. He currently works for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as its Forage Campaign Manager, primarily working on menhaden issues in the Bay. In this role, Will serves as CBF's point contact on menhaden, coordinating the organization's advocacy, policy, and education efforts around this critical forage fish. Will can be reached at wposton@cbf.org.
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
25
8:30 AM08:30
Bird Walk!
Join us for a walk in the woods with master birder Jim Wagner.
Please meet at the Visitors Center
Open to the public!
Apr
19
2:00 PM14:00
Membership Meeting
Join us to hear Kevin Ernst talk about Bird Houses. Learn the do’s and don’ts for our fine feathered friends.
Open to the public!
Apr
14
4:00 PM16:00
Apr
11
9:00 AM09:00
Feb
5
12:00 AM00:00
Jan
30
7:00 PM19:00
NNK and MP Winter Waterfowl Count Zoom Workshop
In preparation for the NNK and MP Winter Waterfowl Count, there will be a Zoom workshop on January 30th, 7:00 PM. The program will cover tips to help determine just what we are seeing, particularly when the species is challenging to identify.
To sign up for the Zoom, contact Jeff Wright, compiler for NNK and MP Winter Waterfowl Count at pec11908@mac.com
Jan
1
1:00 PM13:00
HICKORY HOLLOW NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK
New Year’s Day is the perfect day to get outside and start the New Year off naturally and focused on plants. A number of years ago our Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society started a New Year’s Day Walk at Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve but the scourge of Covid forced that to be canceled for the past few years. But alas, the Walk has been reinstated this new year for Sunday, Jan. 1 at 1 pm with the co-sponsorship of the NN Virginia Native Plant society . The temperature is predicted to be in the fifties.
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Oct
4
7:00 PM19:00
Birds and Climate Change by Dr Amanda Gallinat
The Northern Neck of Virginia Chapter of the National Audubon Society is thrilled to sponsor a Zoom program on climate change as it relates to migrating birds. Our speaker will be Dr. Amanda Gallinat, an ecologist with the USA Phenology Network.
Send an email to nnaudubon@gmail.com for the zoom link.
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00
Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in Virginia
The Northern Neck Chapter of Virginia, National Audubon Society is continuing the Zoom programs for 2021 with a free virtual program on Monday, June 7th at 7 pm entitled "Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in Virginia”. This can be viewed on a home computer and is open to the public, details below.
Apr
5
7:00 PM19:00
Old Growth Forest
This ZOOM program will be presented by Dr. Joan Maloof - author, forest ecologist at Salisbury State University (MD) and founder of the Old Growth Forest Network. Get your notebooks ready as Joan will enlighten us all about Old Growth Forests and why they are so valuable.
Mar
1
7:00 PM19:00
Photography of Birds (and critters) in our Area
This ZOOM program will be presented by Jeff Wright - Virginia Master Naturalist, long-time birder and former NN Audubon Board member.
Feb
12
to Feb 15
Great Backyard Bird Count 2021
Since 1998, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society have promoted the first online citizen science project to collect data on wild birds and to display the results in near real time.
For four days each year, February 12-15, participants spend at least 15 minutes per day watching and recording the birds they see. You can watch through a window to your yard, from your favorite secret birding place or some exotic spot where you always wanted to be (although in Covid-19 times, that is pretty much out). You can be by yourself or with family; but, again, Covid protocol prevails The data can be uploaded easily in a variety of methods.
This is a very valuable citizen science project. All information can be found via a search on the web for Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count.
Bird-watching is certainly a joy in which we should all partake more often. The data we collect and record provides scientists with long-term population trends and a better understanding of a species population before one of its annual migrations. PLEASE PARTICIPATE ...AND, feel free to post highlights of your Count on the NNAS list website: nnasnet@freelists.org
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Birds, Plants & Nature Trail Clean-up at Hickory Hollow Virginia Natural Area Preserve
The Northern Neck Chapters of the Virginia Native Plant Society and Audubon Society are holding a joint clean up at Hickory Hollow Virginia Natural Area Preserve on Saturday, November 9th from 10 am to noon with a one hour nature walk afterward – open leadership. This is open to the public.
Apr
13
3:30 PM15:30
Hickory Hollow Dedication into the Old Growth Forest Network
HHNAP inclusion into the Old Growth Forest Network. Dedication will be on Saturday, April 13 at 3:30 pm.
Feb
15
to Feb 18
Great Backyard Bird Count 2019
This Friday through Monday (15-18 Feb) is the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). This is one of the premier citizen science projects world wide and was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time.
Feb
9
to Feb 10
2018 Winter Waterfowl Count
Seeking participants for a Winter Waterfowl Count along the Potomac River on Saturday and/or Sunday - 9 and 10 Feb. You can participate on either day or both.
Feb
5
7:00 PM19:00
Wildlife Center of VA discusses "Hidden Life of Trees"
It's a little different, but lots of fun. You may think about giving it a try.
Every other month, the Wildlife Center of VA selects a book related to wildlife, ecology, or natural history to read and discuss.
For our next meeting, join the Wildlife Center of Virginia in reading:
Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Jan
26
10:00 AM10:00
Blue Birds of Stratford Hall
During this event participants will learn about the important role blue birds play in our ecosystem, how to construct their own bluebird house for their property, and hike along Stratford's property to view the bluebird houses that the Virginia Blue Bird Society maintain at Stratford Hall.
This event has a cost associated with it.
Jan
16
11:00 AM11:00
Northern Neck Master Gardeners present "Climate Change in Our Own Backyard"
Please join Northern Neck Master Gardeners for a presentation by Bud Ward on “Climate Change in Our Own Backyard” on Wednesday, January 16, at 11 a.m. at the Transportation Building, Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Jan
1
12:00 AM00:00
Skunk Cabbage Festival
Tuesday, January 1, 2019, Hickory Hollow, the Master Gardeners is having a Skunk Cabbage Festival at Hickory Hollow.
Dec
30
12:00 AM00:00
Mathews Christmas Bird Count
Sunday Dec 30, Christmas Bird Count, Mathews County. Contact for this is Joyce Mckelvey Cell 804 725 6859 with email mathewsbirdcount@yahoo.com I will send out separate emails for both additional bird counts.
Dec
18
12:00 AM00:00
Lancaster & Northumberland Christmas Bird Count
The 3rd Northumberland-Lancaster Christmas Bird Count is on Tuesday 18 Dec. The event again this year is sponsored by NNAS. Last year the event identified over 100 species.
Dec
16
12:00 AM00:00
George Washington's Birthplace Christmas Bird Count
Sunday Dec 16, George Washington's Birthplace Christmas Bird Count. For Information, please contact Bill Portlock by emailportlock@bealenet.com.
Dec
10
9:00 AM09:00
Birdwalk at George Washington Birth Place in Westmoreland
On Monday December 10 at 9:00 am, the Northern Neck Audubon Society (NNAS) will conduct a bird walk at George Washington Birthplace National Monument Park on Pope’s Creek between Montross and Oak Grove in Westmoreland County.
This is a fascinating time of year to bird watch as the migrating waterfowl are arriving, sometimes in great numbers. The National Park Service allows visitors to view wildlife at the birthplace of our first president. In addition to wildlife, the park offers stunning vistas of the Potomac River from beautiful bluffs. There are woods, ponds, Popes Creek, open fields and beaches. Possible sightings include: bald eagles, Canada geese (in great numbers), white fronted geese, great blue herons, terns, gulls, loons, wild turkeys, tundra swans, buffleheads and hooded mergansers.
The GPS address is 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Those driving directly should meet at 9:00 am at the visitor center parking lot.
Directions from Kilmarnock and Warsaw:
Take Route 3 west through Montross. About ¼ mile past Potomac Mills, turn right on Pope’s Creek Road (Route 204). Proceed to the park.
Warm clothing is recommended. There will be loaner binoculars available. For cancellations additional information about the NNAS and activities, check the website at www.northernneckaudubon.org.
Sep
28
2:00 PM14:00
Bald Eagle Release at Stratford Hall
The Wildlife Center of Virginia, a leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, will release a bald eagle on Friday, September 28 at 2:00 pm at Stratford Hall.
Aug
13
9:00 AM09:00
Bird walk at Historic Christ Church in Lancaster County
Historic Christ church is a nice place to meander and look at birds.
Jul
9
9:00 AM09:00
Bird Walk at Refuge near Warsaw
The Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird walk on Monday, July 9th at 9:00 a.m. at the Wilna Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge.