2024 VBS Biennial Conference
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>> Nominations are now closed for awards to be announced at the 2024 Conference:
Volunteer of the Year
Vickie Fuquay Memorial Heritage Award
Bluebirder of the Year
Barbara Chambers Memorial County Coordinator of the Year
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Annual Fall Membership Meeting
Save the Date
Annual Fall Membership Meeting (in person and via Zoom)
Saturday, November 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Center at Belvedere
540 Belvedere Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA
Please join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting & Program on Saturday, November 4 at 10am at The Center at Belvedere in Charlottesville, VA. [map]
You can attend in person (We hope you will. It’s been far too long since we’ve seen many of you!) or virtually by Zoom. We do need your attendance either in-person or via Zoom in order to have a quorum for voting.
We will vote to elect Officers and Directors [view the Slate of Candidates], and approve proposed changes to our Bylaws [view the proposed Bylaws changes].
All attendees (in-person and via Zoom) will be entered in a drawing to win a framed and signed bluebird photo by Doug Rogers, choice of apparel from our Bonfire.com store, and a special bluebird book.
Meeting & Program Schedule
10:00am – Social Time. Coffee, Tea, and Pastries.
10:30am – Business Meeting.
Vote on proposed changes to Bylaws. [View the proposed changes to Bylaws]
Elect Officers and Directors. [View the Slate of Candidates]
11:00am - Program. Doug Rogers, well-known photographer and VBS Vice-President for Trails, will present a slide show of his spectacular photos of our beloved blues as well as some new and different subjects.
12 Noon - Lunch and free time. Catch up with friends, then join fellow members for lunch on your own in Charlottesville.
Twenty-five plus One - VBS Biennial Conference
Twenty-five plus One. VBS's biennial conference, celebrating the 25th anniversary of our founding.
November 11 & 12, 2022
Friday evening: 6 - 8:30pm ET
Saturday: 8:30am - 3pm ET
Location: NVCC’s Workforce Center, Woodbridge, Virginia
Keynote Speaker: Julie Zickefoose
Online registration is closed.
27th Annual Purple Martin Field Day
Saturday, June 25, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Louisa County, VA (about 60 mi. NW of Richmond)
Details at www.purplemartinfieldday.org
Mason Neck Eagle Festival
Mason Neck Eagle Festival
Location: Mason Neck State Park, Lorton, VA
More info here.
Native Plant Festival
Native Plant Festival
Location: Dorey Park, Henrico, VA
More info here.
Earth Day on the Rappahannock
Earth Day on the Rappahannock
Location: Fredericksburg. VA
More info here.
NAPS Earth Day Festival
NAPS Earth Day Festival
Location: Heathsville, VA
More info here.
Bull Run Regional Park Bluebell Festival
Bull Run Regional Park Bluebell Festival
Location: Centreville, VA
Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm WMA
Sunday, April 10 2022, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville
More info here.
VBS Board of Directors’ Meeting
VBS Board of Directors’ Meeting. Via Zoom. Email vbs@virginiabluebirds.org for a link to the meeting.
4th Annual Native Plant Symposium
Not just for residents of Prince William County, the 4th Annual Native Plant Symposium is virtual (again!) this year. Convert your space to 70% natives and you'll be supporting more than just our beloved Blues. Registration is open. Come discover the many benefits of native plants.
Learn more and register here.
Native Shrubs for Birds with Anne Little
Anne Little, co-founder of the Virginia Bluebird Society and founder of Tree Fredericksburg, will introduce you to native trees and shrubs that help sustain our bird populations. Three billion birds have disappeared across North America since 1970 — a 29% decline. Two-thirds of the our continent’s bird species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. By creating the proper habitat in our yards and public spaces, we can help slow this decline.
The cost is $10 per person. Learn more and register here.
Sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Biennial election of officers and directors. For link to meeting, send request to vbs@virginiabluebirds.org.
VBS Board of Directors Virtual Meeting
VBS Board of Directors Virtual Meeting, July 17, 10:00 a.m. Email vbs@virginiabluebirds.org for details.