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Winter Wildlife Festival 10th Anniversary
Jan 24, 2020 at 6 PM – Jan 26, 2020 at 3 PM
Princess Anne Recreational Center
1400 Nimmo Pkwy, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Now in it's 10th year, Winter Wildlife Festival is your chance to witness winter wildlife all around Virginia Beach; whether it’s following fascinating bird activity, exploring the natural areas of our community or photographing some gorgeous scenery and animal friends. Learn what it takes to properly observe and identify wildlife in their natural settings.Registration begins Nov. 15, 2019. Visit VBgov.com/WinterWildlife for details on excursions, workshops, keynote presenter, photo contest, and exhibit hall as information becomes available.January 24 - 26, 2020 | Princess Anne Recreation Center (festival headquarters)
o Friday, January 24 | 6 p.m. | Zeider American Theater | Reception and Keynote Speaker Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler
o Saturday, January 25 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Princess Anne Recreation Center | Trips, Exhibit Hall, Walk-up Workshops and Children’s Activities
o Sunday, January 26 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Princess Anne Recreation Center | Trips, Walk-up Workshops and a Paint Class
2020 Keynote Speaker Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler
John Marzluff
Since 1997, Sharon ‘Birdchick’ Stiteler has travelled the world as a field trip leader, birding consultant, humorous keynote speaker, bird field technician, bird bander and writer. She is the author of the books Disapproving Rabbits, City Birds/Country Birds and 1,001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know. Birdchick is #32 in the Geek A Week Trading Card set and works as a National Park Ranger for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Birdchick is a regular on television and radio broadcasts including Outdoor News Radio, All Things Considered, and the NBC Nightly News where she answers bird questions. Visit Birdchick.com to learn more about Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler. Special thanks to our partners with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, VA State Parks, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Lynnhaven River Now, VB Public Library, VB Audubon Society, and The Virginia Aquarium Marine & Science Center.
o Friday, January 24 | 6 p.m. | Zeider American Theater | Reception and Keynote Speaker Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler
o Saturday, January 25 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Princess Anne Recreation Center | Trips, Exhibit Hall, Walk-up Workshops and Children’s Activities
o Sunday, January 26 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Princess Anne Recreation Center | Trips, Walk-up Workshops and a Paint Class
2020 Keynote Speaker Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler
John Marzluff
Since 1997, Sharon ‘Birdchick’ Stiteler has travelled the world as a field trip leader, birding consultant, humorous keynote speaker, bird field technician, bird bander and writer. She is the author of the books Disapproving Rabbits, City Birds/Country Birds and 1,001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know. Birdchick is #32 in the Geek A Week Trading Card set and works as a National Park Ranger for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Birdchick is a regular on television and radio broadcasts including Outdoor News Radio, All Things Considered, and the NBC Nightly News where she answers bird questions. Visit Birdchick.com to learn more about Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler. Special thanks to our partners with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, VA State Parks, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Lynnhaven River Now, VB Public Library, VB Audubon Society, and The Virginia Aquarium Marine & Science Center.
Educational exhibits, workshops, and children’s activities, along with vendors offering healthy, local and sustainable products and services will entertain and educate your entire family!
Visitors to the Festival will enjoy 70+ vendors who encourage sustainable living. Listen to Live Local Music as you explore local artisans, local food and eco-friendly vendors.
| Event Date | 01-24-2020 6:00 am |
| Event End Date | 01-26-2020 3:00 am |
| Location: | Princess Anne Recreational Center |
Wild Birds Unlimited Suffolk Location
Susan O'Connell, Director of Community Outreach for Wildlife Response will be there with her teaching companions.
WRI's Community Outreach provides Wildlife Ambassadors to
make the public aware of the wildlife around us all.
| Event Date | 10-27-2019 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 10-27-2019 4:00 am |
Wild Birds Unlimited Virginia Beach Location
Susan O'Connell, Director of Community Outreach for Wildlife Response will be there with her teaching companions.
Susan O'Connell, Director of Community Outreach for Wildlife Response will be there with her teaching companions.
WRI's Community Outreach provides Wildlife Ambassadors to
make the public aware of the wildlife around us all.
| Event Date | 10-26-2019 1:00 am |
| Event End Date | 10-26-2019 12:00 am |
LRN Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 12 at Mountshmore 11am-3pm
Lynnhaven River Now is excited to host this year's Fall Festival at Mount Trashmore Park. This fun and family-friendly event is designed to educate, create awareness and engage the greater Hampton Roads community in exploring the balance between social, economic, and environmental responsibility.
Educational exhibits, workshops, and children’s activities, along with vendors offering healthy, local and sustainable products and services will entertain and educate your entire family!
Visitors to the Festival will enjoy 70+ vendors who encourage sustainable living. Listen to Live Local Music as you explore local artisans, local food and eco-friendly vendors.
| Event Date | 10-12-2019 11:00 am |
| Event End Date | 10-12-2019 3:00 am |
The 2nd Annual Pets & Pumpkins Fall Festival
81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe 23651
This family fun festival will be for both the 2-legged and 4-legged members of your family and will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Oozlefinch Craft Brewery. Please note that all pets must be on a leash!
| Event Date | 10-12-2019 1:00 am |
| Event End Date | 10-12-2019 5:00 am |
Come out to the WRRC site to help us with landscaping, cleaning, building, and other chores to make this center a reality. Bring gloves, landscaping tools (if you have any), and a volunteer spirit! You must contact to Bill Haynie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to rsvp since the site is not open to the public. Hope to see you there!
| Event Date | 11-25-2017 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 11-25-2017 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Wildlife Response Rehabilitation Center |