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Great Backyard Bird Count at Quarry Gardens

Great Backyard Bird Count at Quarry Gardens

Join PDC Senior Field Tech, Drew Chaney, to observe winter birds at QG! Warm up afterwards with tea and cookies in the Visitor Center while enjoying whimsical bird-themed art by local artist, Dana Wheeles!

Event is free - RSVP here

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free citizen science event taking place worldwide each February, during which participants submit their sightings and help scientists track global bird populations. Get more info here: https://www.birdcount.org/

Quarry Gardens Visitor Center
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Quarry Gardens Visitor Center
1643 Salem Rd
Schuyler, Virginia 22969