March 2025

March 8 Roanoke River Greenway Walk, West from Bridge Street, Saturday 9:00 am. Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783).
A much anticipated connection of the Roanoke River Greenway was completed last year and we'll introduce everyone to it. The trail is flat and
paved and should afford us a nice hike with, hopefully, some nice resident birds.
Directions: The car park is brand new and located off the west side of Bridge St. just south of Roanoke River in Norwich.

March 10 RVBC Membership Meeting, Monday 7:00 pm. Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
Featured Program: Enhancing Woodlots for Wildlife with Speaker Bruce Ingram. Bruce and his wife, Elaine, will be with us to describe how
our backyards and wooded areas can be made more suitable for birds and other wildlife. Their program highlights experiences with their own
property and their drive to develop enhanced habitat there.

March 12 Second Wednesday Bird Hike - Greenfield 9:00 am. Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783)
Join us for a Wednesday morning bird walk on the Cherry Blossom Trail at Greenfield. We will walk around Greenfield Lake and possibly to the
pond beyond. The walk will be mostly flat walking for about 1 mile each way. Bring your spotting scope if you have one.
Directions: Take Exit 150B on 1-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles, turn left at the entrance into International Parkway and
the Greenfield Education and Training Center, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.

March 16 Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant, Sunday 9:00 am. Leaders: Kent Davis (540-353-6388) and Linda Cory (540-580-5214).
Join us for a walk around the Sewage Treatment Plant. Entrance to the STP is by special permit and trip participants must all enter at the same
time and stay together with our leader. This site is one of the best spots for viewing shorebirds in the Roanoke Valley. The property includes
impoundments, sludge ponds, mudflats, riparian habitat and woodlands. Besides shorebirds, we can expect to see resident hawks and possibly
ravens and fish crows. The walking is mostly flat with a short steep trail. Sturdy waterproof boots are recommended as it often is muddy.
Directions: Meet at the Greenway parking lot off of Bennington Street near the bridge over the Roanoke River; the entrance to the parking area is
between the bridge and Brownlee Avenue. Note that Thirteenth Street SE changes names to Bennington Street at the bridge over the Roanoke
River. After the group has gathered, we will caravan or walk the short distance to the STP, so please arrive a few minutes early.

March 22 Woodcock Walk on Bent Mountain, Saturday 6:30 pm. Leaders: Robin Austin (540-676-0951) and Linda Cory (540-580-5214)
Meet Robin and Linda at the Bent Mountain Community Center for a late afternoon walk of birding and Woodcock watching. We will visit the
boardwalk at the community center (formerly Bent Mountain Elementary school) and then walk the surrounding area. The group wi II then carpool to
a nearby area to observe the Woodcocks that start their courtship flight at sunset. Walking is level, but wear waterproof shoes as we will be
walking on the grassy roadside. Directions: The Community Center is at 10148 Tinsley Lane, Bent Mountain VA 24059.

March 29 Evergreen Burial Park - Saturday 9:00 am. Leaders: Linda Cory (540-580-5214) and Kent Davis (540-353-6388)
Pre-registration is required through their website: evergreenmemorialtrust.com or call (540-342-2593). This is a community outreach walk, cosponsored
by Evergreen Burial Park. We will be walking the perimeter of the cemetery looking for winter resident birds. Wear sturdy weatherproof
shoes and be prepared for uneven surface walking. Directions: 1307 Summit Avenue SW, Roanoke 24015. Summit Avenue is off of Main Street
in Roanoke. Park along the road in front of the main office.

April 5 Hinchee Trail Hike. Saturday 8:00am. Leaders: Kathy Clemo (540-314-7049) and George Clemo (540-798-5370)
Join the Clemo's as they lead you on the Hinchee Trail up towards Carvins Cove. The trail is two miles long, but the group will turn around after
walking about 1 % hours. The trail goes uphill and part of it is a gravel road. We'll meet at the Hanging Rock trailhead on Dutch Ove n Rd just north
of the Orange Market at the intersection of Routes 419 and 311 in Salem.

April 9 Mid-Week Wednesday Bird Hike. 8:00 am. Keagy Village. Leader: Drew Daniels (540-314-6069)
Join us for a Wednesday morning bird walk in the parks local to Keagy Village. Drew Daniels will lead this one and will provide more details in next
month's newsletter.

April 12 Vinyard Park, Vinton. Saturday 8:00am. Leaders: Kent Davis (540-353-6388) and Drew Daniels (540-314-6069)
This Saturday trip will feature two park areas that are a bit under-birded in Vinton. Glade Creek runs through both east and west sections and
should provide good habitat for early migrants.

April 19 Locher Tract Wetlands Trail. Saturday 8:00am. Leader: Bill Hunley (467-3477)
Join us on a special field trip to Locher Tract, located in the Jefferson National Forest. This is a managed wildlife habitat that contains woods, open
fields, a beaver pond and good views of the James River. Locher Tract is near Natural Bridge Station in Rockbridge County.

April 26 Warbler Road, Arcadia. Saturday 7:30 am. Leaders: Tim and Alyce Quinn (540-537-1831)
This is our annual trek along several roadways that attract spring migrants and more specifically ... wait for it. .. warblers! Join leaders Tim and
Alyce Quinn for one of our favorite trips to see warblers.