Saturday, January 24, 2026, Process Anne Recreational Center.
Great day at the VB Winter Wildlife Festival. We enjoyed talking with all of you who stopped by.
A special thank you to Society volunteers Julie, Angelica, Gianna, Lillie and Charlie for making Winter Wildlife Festival 2026 a great success.
Please stop by the Back Bay NWR Society table
More than 40 exhibitors will bring the world of winter wildlife to life. Meet owls and other live animals, explore interactive exhibits, and dive into a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Kids can enjoy crafts, games, story time and animal encounters. Feeling hungry while adventuring? Stop by the onsite food trucks, including Wake & Bake Coffee and Treats and Luvabowls, for a tasty bite.
Participation supports ongoing conservation programs that help protect wildlife and preserve habitats across our region, ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy and learn from these natural spaces.
In addition to the exhibits and animal encounters, the Festival Kickoff will feature walk-up workshops designed to inspire and engage attendees of all ages. This year’s sessions highlight the diverse wonders of Virginia’s natural world from bat conservation and iconic trees worth traveling for, to the science behind tracking our state’s bird populations. Sessions include:
10:45 a.m., The Wonderful World of Bats: Conservation and Recovery of the Bat Populations in Virginia
11:15 a.m., Explore The Wild: An interactive app to maximize your outdoor experience
Noon, Destination Trees: Trees to visit on your next trip
1:45 p.m., Breeding Bird Atlas: Tracking Virginia’s Avian Population
A silent auction is also scheduled on-site, with proceeds benefiting the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation and the FLOW program for youth. Through field trips and nature-focused activities led by partnering organizations, FLOW helps young people explore, learn and connect with the natural world. Unique items up for bid include a pair of premium quality Vortex Viper binoculars, local artwork, a shorebird carving, and even a painting created by Hector the harbor seal from the Virginia Aquarium.
Winter Wildlife Festival 2026
Posted: January 18, 2026 by Back Bay NWR Society
Saturday, January 24, 2026, Process Anne Recreational Center.
Great day at the VB Winter Wildlife Festival. We enjoyed talking with all of you who stopped by.
A special thank you to Society volunteers Julie, Angelica, Gianna, Lillie and Charlie for making Winter Wildlife Festival 2026 a great success.
Please stop by the Back Bay NWR Society table
More than 40 exhibitors will bring the world of winter wildlife to life. Meet owls and other live animals, explore interactive exhibits, and dive into a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Kids can enjoy crafts, games, story time and animal encounters. Feeling hungry while adventuring? Stop by the onsite food trucks, including Wake & Bake Coffee and Treats and Luvabowls, for a tasty bite.
Participation supports ongoing conservation programs that help protect wildlife and preserve habitats across our region, ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy and learn from these natural spaces.
In addition to the exhibits and animal encounters, the Festival Kickoff will feature walk-up workshops designed to inspire and engage attendees of all ages. This year’s sessions highlight the diverse wonders of Virginia’s natural world from bat conservation and iconic trees worth traveling for, to the science behind tracking our state’s bird populations. Sessions include:
10:45 a.m., The Wonderful World of Bats: Conservation and Recovery of the Bat Populations in Virginia
11:15 a.m., Explore The Wild: An interactive app to maximize your outdoor experience
Noon, Destination Trees: Trees to visit on your next trip
1:45 p.m., Breeding Bird Atlas: Tracking Virginia’s Avian Population
A silent auction is also scheduled on-site, with proceeds benefiting the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation and the FLOW program for youth. Through field trips and nature-focused activities led by partnering organizations, FLOW helps young people explore, learn and connect with the natural world. Unique items up for bid include a pair of premium quality Vortex Viper binoculars, local artwork, a shorebird carving, and even a painting created by Hector the harbor seal from the Virginia Aquarium.
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