Bird Festival Flyer 2024

Join us for a weekend of guided bird walks, natural history talks, live animals and family fun activities! All events are free. Registration required for Guided Walks and Bus Tours and recommended for Presentations. Please check the registration website often as spots open up when there are cancellations. We look forward to seeing you at the refuge!

Registration: March 1st - April 23rd

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. 

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see Bird Festival Registration on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/EAftCWb 
2) Review the options listed and choose the activities you would like.
3) Sign up! It's easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. Be sure to add your email.
4) You must choose the number of participants- CHOOSE 1 IF IT IS JUST YOURSELF!

Schedule of Events - Friday, April 26

Evening Owl Prowl/Night Walk - 7:00 PM 

(Approximately 1-1.5 hours; Registration required)
Join former GDSNWR Biologist Don (The Legend) Schwab for an evening in search of owls and other critters of the night. Please note, owls cannot be guaranteed!
Location:  *Site TBD: Either Jericho Lane Trailhead (1330 White Marsh Rd, Suffolk, VA) or Washington Ditch Trailhead (3076 White Marsh Rd, Suffolk, VA). Registered participants will be notified of the chosen location.