In commemoration of our 50th Anniversary, we’ve donated a Willow Oak
to the Blandy Farm at the State Arboretum of Virginia.
Join us Sunday, October 12 at 2pm for a tree dedication ceremony.
Baltimore Oriole
Photo by ©Bryan McCarty
Used by permission.
Fall Events - Quick Guide
Activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve Nature Walks
Saturdays: Sept. 6, Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct.18.
When: 8:30am. Walks are about 2 hours.
Meet your Naturalist guide at the intersection of Jubal Early, Handley and Meadow Branch Ave. Canceled in inclement weather. Observe birds, bees, butterflies and flowers in this unique habitat. Easy, level walk on paved path. Bring water, camera, binoculars.
“How-To” Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 10-2pm.
Where: Handley Library,
Winchester, VA 22601
Family event with demonstrations and information on “how to” do things you’ve always wondered about. Stop by our table to learn about birds and conservation in our area.
Lecture: Shenandoah River Concerns
When: Thursday, Oct. 2, 7:00pm.
Where: Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA 22654
Join us for a lecture about the health and preservation of the Shenandoah River. Presented by Laura Bennett, Executive Director of Friends Of The North Fork Of
The Shenandoah River. www.friendsofthenorthfork.org
Adopt-A-Highway
When: Saturday, Oct 4, 9-11am.
(Rain date is Oct 11)
Where: Lockes Landing
Trash pickup at Lockes Landing by the Shenandoah River and adjacent roads in Clarke County. Park/meet at the boat launch area. Bring work gloves and appropriate shoes. Safety vests and materials will be provided.
NATIVE PLANT FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, Oct 4, 10-2pm.
Where: Audubon Arboretum in
Jim Barnett Park, Winchester
Celebrate and learn about the benefits of native plants and flowers, trees, and pollinators. Visit with local conservation organizations, demonstrations, plants for sale, free trees. This community event is held at the Audubon Arboretum in Jim Barnett Park in Winchester.
50th Anniversary Tree Planting
Oct 4, 1:00pm. During the Native Plant Festival we will plant a donated tree within the Audubon Arboretum.
​
Oct 12, 2:00pm. We've donated a Willow Oak to Blandy Farm at the Virginia State Arboretum. Join us for a dedication ceremony in the Oak Plant Group section.
Save The Date For Christmas Bird Counts! More information to come.
Shenandoah CBC, will be Saturday, December 20. Calmes Neck CBC will be January 3, 2026.
About Us
Right here, in the northernmost reaches of the Shenandoah Valley, we’re defending Earth’s biological diversity. By conserving and restoring natural ecosystems – focusing on birds and their habitat – we benefit both wildlife and humanity. We’re an all-volunteer run chapter that serves Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren Counties. Join us as we strive to conserve and support the wild areas of this beautiful region!
Activities
Thank You
The NSVAS website was rebuilt in 2021 with the support of passionate and talented local photographers. Their generous gift of image permission helped create this beautiful new tool.
​
Thank you to:
Jeannie Senter | Sharon Fisher | Ted Saunders | Tracey Ramsey | Andrea Bruns
