International Migratory Bird Day

Set on the second Saturday in May, International Migratory Bird Day is an invitation to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation.

Contact the Refuge for a schedule of events . 

Eastern Shore Birding Festival

The annual Eastern Shore Birding Festival takes place the third weekend in September each year.

Tours of Fisherman Island as well as walks at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are only a small part of this event. 

For information, contact the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. 

National Wildlife Refuge Week

National Wildlife Refuge Week is sponsored by the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Contact the Refuge for a schedule of events .

Calendar of Events

Visit or contact the Refuge after June 1 for a listing of summer nature discovery activities for kids and families. 

For a listing of events around the nation, please visit our National Wildlife Refuge System Special Events Calendar.