Check out our Upcoming Events for 2025!
Squirrels: Friend or Foe
Tuesday, August 19th, 6:00 pm
Learning to co-exist with our furry friends does not need to be frustrating; it can be fun and entertaining, too! Join WBU Yorktown to learn interesting facts about squirrels, and ways to safely deter, or attract, them from your bird feeders!
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Birds & Brew!
Tuesday, August 26th, 10:30-11:30 am
Join us for a delightful morning event that brings together two of life’s simple pleasures—coffee and birds! Sip on freshly brewed bird friendly coffee as you enjoy conversation with fellow bird lovers. This event is a chance to relax, connect with nature, and share your love of feathered friends and a good cup of joe. Bring your favorite mug, your curiosity, and your birding stories to share!
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A Tidewater Butterfly Primer with guest speaker Jonay Campbell
Sunday, September 7th, 1:00 pm
Understanding the butterfly lifecycle and how it functions in Tidewater can help you better understand how to garden to attract butterflies and perpetuate their lifecycle, why native plants are better, and why it’s increasingly important to think about our gardens this way. We will discuss some of the butterflies and moths that are common in the Tidewater area and how to look for and identify them. We’ll also touch on the recent addition of the monarch butterfly to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species and what that means. Finally, since September is prime butterfly season in Tidewater, we'll also have a variety of caterpillars for you to see.
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** Creating A Backyard Bird Habitat for Fall at the York Learning Garden ** (Offsite)
Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 am
Migrating birds are making their way south for the winter, and fall is an excellent time to prepare your yards for the migration season, and finding joy in some new species visiting your yard. Join us to learn more about how you can prepare your yard for fall, how you can help advocate for conservation through the lens of birds, and create your best fall birding habitat.
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Caching Cousins: Chickadees, Titmice, and Nuthatches
Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 pm
Chickadees, Titmice and Nuthatches can be the most fascinating and entertaining visitors to the feeders in your backyard…especially if you know all about their “secret” lives!
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Hoo, Hoo, Hoo Goes There: Owls of Virginia
Thursday, October 9th, 6:00 pm
Welcome to Hoo, Hoo, Hoo Goes There? Learn about Virginia's Owls! Join us for a fun and educational event where you can discover more about the fascinating world of owls in Virginia. Get ready to learn all about these mysterious creatures, their habits, and their importance in our ecosystem, and participate in a hands on activity of dissecting an owl pellet! See you there!
Bats of Virginia
Tuesday, October 28th, 6:00 pm
Did you know there are 17 recorded species of Bats here in Virginia? Bats are great neighbors to have around the house. One little brown bat has been documented eating upwards of 600 mosquitoes in one hour! Imagine what several individuals flying around in your yard could do! Join us to learn more about these misunderstood creatures.
Winter Survival Tips
Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00 pm
Join us to learn how you can help your feathered friends battle touch winter weather! As temperatures drop and food sources become scarce, your backyard can be a true lifesaver!