Welcome to our 2025 Event Schedule!
All programs are held at our store location and are FREE and open to the public!
Raptors of Virginia
Tuesday, January 23rd, 6:00 pm
Come discover what makes a bird a raptor, how raptors fit into their ecosystems, and how different types of raptors have different features depending on what, when, and where they hunt. Learn what species visit our area and hone your hawk and raptor ID skills!
The Secret Love Life of Birds
Thursday, February 13th, 6:00 pm
When it comes to rivalry, competition, deception, fidelity, and cheating, birds can make the "finding love" reality shows look tame by comparison! Birds have almost as many strategies as people do for courtship! Come get a closer look at the love lives of birds!
Nesting Neighbors
Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00 pm
Are you interested in learning more about offering housing for our feathered friends? Maybe you would like to know more about birds nesting habits and what you can do to help them raise successful, healthy families, right in your own backyard!
Hummingbirds: Nature's Miracle
Tuesday, March 18th, 6:00 pm
Who doesn't love hummingbirds? Join us to learn lots of fun facts about these little jewels of nature, and many great ways to attract AND protect them!
Planting for Pollinators ** Guest Speaker: Nate Brauner **
Saturday, March 29th, 9:00 am
What can you do to help the Monarch Butterflies, Honey Bees and other pollinators in our area? Join us to learn how simple choices can help transform your yard or garden bed into a habitat that is teeming with beneficial insects and brings beauty into your yard.
Earth Day! Certify Your Yard as a Wildlife Habitat!
Tuesday, April 22nd, 6:00 pm
Wild about nature? Get your yard certified and become a WBU Yorktown “Songbird Hero”! Join us and learn how to create a welcoming haven for local wildlife! Wildlife habitat gardens support twice as much wildlife as conventional lawns and non-native plant gardens! Turning your yard, balcony container garden or work landscape into a Certified Wildlife Habitat to attract birds, butterflies, and other neighborhood wildlife is fun, easy, and can make a lasting difference!
Mothers of the Bird World
Thursday, May 8th, 6:00 pm
Not all bird mothers are alike – some are doting and devoted parents, while others are missing in action! Join us in celebrating our Moms of the Bird World, and learn more about this side of our nesting pairs!
Red, White, and Blue Birds of America
Tuesday, May 20th, 6:00 pm
In honor of Memorial Day, join us as we celebrate our red, white and blue birds and learn more about some of the history and influence birds have had on America, and our military services.
The Wonderful World of Woodpeckers
Tuesday, June 17th, 6:00 pm
Did you know…While excavating a cavity, a woodpecker’s head can strike a tree’s surface at speeds up to 13-15 mph and do it over 100 strokes per minute?!? This is equivalent to a person crashing head-first into a tree while running at top speed! Come in to learn this and MORE fun facts about woodpeckers! We’ll teach you about the species you can find here in Virginia and how you can attract more of these beautiful birds to your backyard!
Good as Gold: Goldfinches
Tuesday, July 22nd, 6:00 pm
Did you know the American Goldfinch is a strict vegetarian? We all love seeing these beauties on our feeders and flowers in the fall, but many don't realize they are in our yards year round! Come learn all the fun facts about these little golden gems!
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!
Caching Cousins: Chickadees, Titmice, and Nuthatches
Thursday, September 11th, 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!
Creating A Backyard Bird Habitat for Fall
Tuesday, September 23rd, 6:00 pm
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.
Owls of Virginia
Thursday, October 9th, 6:00 pm
Owls are majestic creatures! Have you sometimes heard the "Who cooks for you" call of the Barred Owl, or wondered why the Screech Owl doesn't actually screech? Join us to learn more about our Virginia owl species!
Bats of Virginia
Tuesday, October 21st, 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!