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SUMMARY:Field Trip -- Greenfield Lake - Botetourt County
DESCRIPTION:Second Wednesday Midweek Walk – Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 9:00 am \n\nLeader: David Frye (248-459-6783)  Join us for a 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.\nDirections: Take Exit 150B on 1-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and take a left at the entrance onto International Parkway and the Greenfield Education and Training Center\, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/greenfield-lake-botetourt-county/
LOCATION:Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 57 S. Center Drive\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, United States\n\n\nProgram – “Conserving Birds and Their Habitat in Virginia and Beyond” – Speaker: Dan Lebbin–Vice President of Threatened Species\, American Bird Conservancy \nDan Lebbin will talk about bird conservation and some of American Bird Conservancy’s efforts to conserve birds and their habitats for birds in Virginia and Latin America. Work in Virginia includes advocacy for terns\, forest management in the Appalachians\, and land conservation in Guatemala for wintering migratory birds. Work in Latin America focuses on reserve creation and management\, reforestation of degraded areas and implementing conservation practices on farms to enhance habitat for migratory birds. He will end with a few suggestions we can all do to contribute to bird conservation in our own homes and communities.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-monday-09march2026/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip -- Evergreen Burial Park - Roanoke
DESCRIPTION:Evergreen Burial Park Bird Hike – Wasena – 9:00am \nLeaders: David Frye (248-459-6783)\, Kent Davis (540-355-6388)\, Drew Daniels (540-314-6069)\, and Linda Cory (540-580-5214).  Pre-registration is required through their website: evergreenmemorialtrust.com or call them (540-342-2593). \nThis is a community outreach walk\, hosted 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.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/evergreen-burial-park-roanoke/
LOCATION:Evergreen Burial Park\, 1307 Summit Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20260212T001532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175709Z
UID:1044-1772269200-1772283600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Field Trip -- Pond Hopping - Botetourt County
DESCRIPTION:Pond Hopping in Botetourt County\, February 28\, 2026\, 9:00 am. Leaders: Tim and Alyce Quinn (540-537-1831).\n\nJoin Alyce and Tim at Greenfield Lake to begin this multi-destination trip. We will spend the morning visiting local ponds in search of wintering waterfowl and other avian life. Bring your scope if you have one. If we have iffy weather or road conditions we may cancel\, so call if you have any doubts.  Directions: Take Exit 150B on I-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and turn left at the entrance to the Greenfield Education and Training Center\, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on the right.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/pond-hopping-botetourt-county/
LOCATION:Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 57 S. Center Drive\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T203153Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Hike at Walrond Park - Saturday\, 21Feb 9:00am
DESCRIPTION:Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783) \n Join in as we walk the perimeter of Walrond Park looking for winter resident birds. Walrond Park has a wooded area and a pond at the south end of the park that can have some surprises for birders. Directions: The park is southeast of and very near the junction of I-81 and Plantation Rd in Hollins. From Plantation Rd\, turn onto southbound Walrond Drive (just east of the Country Inn and Suites) and continue into the park. The car park is near the center of the grounds.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/bird-hike-at-walrond-park-saturday-21feb26-900am/
LOCATION:Walrond Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251229T200503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174717Z
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SUMMARY:Annual RVBC Raptor Count
DESCRIPTION:An annual competition!  Win the eternal admiration of your peers by being on the team that sights the most and/or the most uncommon raptors during this Saturday event. Tim Quinn (540-537-1831) has taken on the responsibility of coordinating this event.  Look for more information in our newsletter or on our website as we get closer to the date.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/annual-rvbc-raptor-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
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SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Midweek Walk - Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 9:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783)\nJoin us for a 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.\nDirections: Take Exit 150B on 1-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and take a left at the entrance onto International Parkway and the Greenfield Education and Training Center\, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-midweek-walk-botetourt-center-at-greenfield-900-am/
LOCATION:Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 57 S. Center Drive\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251229T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T202648Z
UID:1016-1770663600-1770670800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 09Feb2026
DESCRIPTION:Program – “Wildlife of the Blue Ridge Parkway Through Camera Trappings” – Speaker: Tom Davis
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-09feb2026/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251229T195015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T195306Z
UID:1004-1770336000-1770595199@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:VSO Trip - Outer Banks\, NC
DESCRIPTION:This is the Virginia Society of Ornithology trip to the Outer Banks.  To participate you must be a VSO Member.  Information is available on their website.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/vso-trip-outer-banks-nc/
LOCATION:Nags Head\, NC\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:VSO Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251203T203004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192552Z
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SUMMARY:Pond Hopping - Botetourt County -- 31Jan2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9:00am  —  Leaders: Alyce and Tim Quinn (540-537-1831) \nJoin Alyce and Tim at Greenfield Lake to begin this multi-destination trip. We will spend the morning visiting local ponds in search of wintering waterfowl and other avian life. Bring your scope if you have one. If we have iffy weather or road conditions we may cancel\, so call if you have any doubts.  Directions: Take Exit 150B on I-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and turn left at the entrance to the Greenfield Education and Training Center\, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on the right. 
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/pond-hopping-botetourt-county-31jan2026/
LOCATION:Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 57 S. Center Drive\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251203T200836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T192052Z
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SUMMARY:Garst Mill Park - Roanoke -- Second Wednesday 9:00am
DESCRIPTION:14Jan2026  —  Leader: Dave Frye (248-459-6783) \nJoin us for a mid-December Wednesday bird walk at a local park in Cave Spring. Garst Mill Park flanks Mud Lick Creek and is an easy paved path with interesting bird life. Listen closely and you may hear an Eastern Screech Owl quavering. Directions: From Brambleton Avenue in Cave Spring turn onto Garst Mill Rd SW and head NNW. After almost ½ mile\, turn onto WB Halevan Rd. The entrance road is the very first left hand turn off of Halevan. \n 
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/greenfield-botetourt-center-second-wednesday-900am/
LOCATION:Garst Mill Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251203T201729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T203004Z
UID:956-1768244400-1768251600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting -- Monday 12Jan2026
DESCRIPTION:Program – “Birds of the World” – Speaker: William Young \nBirds of the World will show some of the beautiful and unusual birds Bill Young has seen and photographed during his travels. The birds he will show are from the bottom of the world in Antarctica to above 14\,000 feet in the Andes to those he has seen near where he lives.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251203T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T194033Z
UID:952-1768035600-1768087800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Catawba Greenway and Whispering Pines
DESCRIPTION: Saturday 9:00am  —  Leaders: Kirk Gardner (828-216-9170) \nThis Saturday trip will involve about a mile of walking on a mostly gravel road as well as small portions of some grassy fields. An option after the walk at Catawba (if time and weather permit) will be to visit nearby Whispering Pines where we have seen some interesting birds in past years. Waterproof shoes are recommended. Directions: Take Rte. 311 towards Catawba 6.7 miles. Turn right onto Rte. 779 (Catawba Creek Road) and drive a half mile to the Catawba Sustainability Center. The group will meet in the parking lot.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/catawba-greenway-and-whispering-pines-2/
LOCATION:Catawba Greenway Trailhead\, 5075 Catawba Creek Rd\, Catawba\, VA\, 24175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251203T195714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T195714Z
UID:949-1767225600-1767311999@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:New Year's Day Birding -- Thurs 01/01/2026
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is encouraged to start the New Year off right and GO BIRDING!  Wherever you are\, get out into it and bird!
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/new-years-day-birding-thurs-01-01-2026/
CATEGORIES:New Years Day Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143408
CREATED:20251203T194539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194539Z
UID:946-1766912400-1766923200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant - Sunday 9:00am
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kent Davis 540-353-6388\nJoin us for a walk around the Sewage Treatment Plant. Birders know that they’re in for a treat anytime they have a visit to the sewage settling ponds! It’s a holiday festive occasion! 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 inpoundments\, 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. \nDirections: 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 minutes early.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/roanoke-sewage-treatment-plant-sunday-900am/
LOCATION:Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant\, 1502 Brownlee Ave SE\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251012T190020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T190020Z
UID:906-1766217600-1766246400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:RVBC Annual Christmas Bird Counts in Roanoke and Fincastle \nLeaders/Compilers: Bill Hunley – Roanoke (wjhunley@gmail.com) and Andrew Newcombe – Fincastle (anewco15@gmail.com).\nVolunteers participate in survey counts within their specific assigned territories and forward the results to the respective compilers.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251012T150021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T190948Z
UID:890-1765357200-1765364400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Garst Mill Park - Roanoke
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday at Garst Mill Park — 9:00am (note start time change — Winter season) \nLeader: David Frye (248-459-6783) — Meet Dave at Garst Mill Park for a stroll along the Greenway within Garst Mill Park. We will be looking for resident songbirds and woodpeckers. The path meanders beside the length of Mud Lick Creek and may offer opportunities to view puddle ducks or a heron along its banks. Directions: From Brambleton Ave in Cave Spring (just north of Electric Rd) turn onto Northbound Garst Mill Rd. Turn left onto westbound Halevan Rd and then the park entrance is at the first left.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/garst-mill-park-roanoke/
LOCATION:Garst Mill Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251208T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T224216Z
UID:806-1765220400-1765225800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to weather! December Membership Meeting – 7:00pm Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA 24018. \nDecember’s Membership Meeting will feature our Members and their own beautiful photographic efforts. If you’d wish to show a few of your favorite bird photos\, please contact Drew Daniels (and bring a flash drive loaded with what you’d care to share). Also\, featured is the sharing of Holiday Treats – please bring a plate of your favorites!
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251003T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T134642Z
UID:838-1763798400-1763809200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Jae Valley Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:22Nov2025 – Jae Park Bird Hike – Saturday 8:00am  \nLeader: David Frye (248-459-6783)  Join us for a trip to a nearby park area that’s relatively under-birded.  It will be our first visit here for a while and we’re looking to rediscover a local park that can be productive for birds.  We’ll be looking for late fall migrants (incl. Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers\, Dark-eyed Juncos\, White-throated Sparrows).  Directions: From Roanoke SW take Walnut Ave eastbound across the bridge (across I-581\, the railroad\, and the Roanoke River) turning left on Piedmont Rd. After one block\, turn right onto Riverland Rd SE and follow this route southeast until you reach the junction with Bennington St. Stay to the right and the route turns into Mount Pleasant Blvd and heads further southeast. This road (Route 116) goes straight and becomes Jae Valley Rd which gets you to the park entrance. Turn right into Jae Valley Park.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/jae-valley-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Jae Valley Park\, 3877-3899 Jae Valley Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251012T140235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T190317Z
UID:881-1762934400-1762943400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Bird Walk – Botetourt Center at Greenfield\, 8:00 am.\nLeader: David Frye (248-459-6783) Join us for a 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.\nDirections: Take Exit 150B on 1-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and take a left at the entrance onto International Parkway and the Greenfield Education and Training Center\, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/881/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250921T022814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T022842Z
UID:803-1762801200-1762804800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! \nFeatured Program: TBA \nPresenter: TBA
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251012T142012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T142012Z
UID:885-1762588800-1762597800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Highland Park Bird Hike -- Emphasis on New Birders!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday in the Park – A Stroll through Highland Park – 8:00am \nSpecial Invite:  Novice Birders or anyone wishing to “get their feet wet” with birds! \nLeader: David Frye (248-459-6783)  Join us for a gentle walk through a beautiful local park in Old Southwest. We should see lots of familiar birds that we love\, as well as a surprise or two in this nicely wooded park area. The park has paved trails\, but the park is hilly and a bit uneven. Please wear sturdy shows and dress for the November weather! Meet in the parking lot on the north side of the park.  Directions: Heading from west bound Elm Ave SW turn onto southbound 5th St SW. The park is located 3 blocks south and the car park entrance is immediately beyond Washington Ave SW at a partial RH 45 deg turn onto Joel Richert Way.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/highland-park-bird-hike-emphasis-on-new-birders/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 502 Washington Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250921T024530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T185030Z
UID:811-1761379200-1761390000@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Montvale Park -- Bedford County 8:00am
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Kirk Gardner (828-216-9170) for a bird walk at Montvale Park!  On this trip we will be targeting Lincoln’s Sparrow\, Swamp Sparrow and other late-season migrants (such as Orange-crowned Warbler\, Nashville Warbler) as well as other local residents.  Our route will follow the Creekside Trail along South Fork Goose Creek\, looping back via the Soggy Bottom Trail. We will cross the creek again before returning to the parking lot. Optionally\, we may explore the wetland area between the trails\, including a cattail wetland\, to observe diverse habitats.  With the wet areas involved\, Please wear muck boots\, wellies\, or other waterproof footwear suitable for crossing a stream.  Directions: Drive northeast on route 460 traveling approx. 16 miles just past the town of Montvale and turn right onto southbound Marketplace Dr. As you approach a circular drive\, the parking area will be on the right. We will meet in that gravel parking lot on the east side of the park (37.3751197-79.7129808).  We will be joined by members of the Lynchburg Bird Club for this excursion.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/montvale-park/
LOCATION:Montvale Park\, 2630 Quarterwood Rd.\, Montvale\, VA\, 24122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250322T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T191559Z
UID:457-1760774400-1760785200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Locher Tract Wetlands Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Bill Hunley (540-467-3477) 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.  We can expect an excellent variety of birds including Wood Duck\, Brown Creeper\, Fox Sparrow and Hairy Woodpecker. In the past\, we have seen Rusty Blackbirds here. There will be 2 miles of level walking\, but wear sturdy\, waterproof shoes. Locher Tract is near Natural Bridge Station in Rockbridge County and Bill will have hand out maps showing the location.  We will meet in Daleville at 8and carpool form that point.  Directions: On I-81\, take exit 150B and follow signs to 220N. Go 3/4 miles and take a left on Kingston Rd into the Botetourt Commons shopping center in Daleville. We will meet in the Bojangles parking area.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/locher-tract-wetlands-trail/
LOCATION:Locher Tract Wetlands Trail\, Rockbridge County\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20251007T180037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T180037Z
UID:860-1760382000-1760387400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Membership Meeting October 13 – Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs building \nProgram:  Hawks on the Wing: Seeing beyond the field marks \nSpeaker:  Josh Haas  (www.hawksonthewing.com) \nRaptors in flight and migration bring a sense of wonder and struggle to birders\, especially when it comes to identifying them at a distance.  Field marks are not enough when back-lit conditions and birds miles out lack any color.  Flight ID remains the best way to identify raptors at a distance\, however books only take it so far.  Join hawk watcher Josh Haas as he shares the principles of how raptors migrate so efficiently\, and an ID overview including many Eastern North American raptors migrating right now! \nJosh Haas is a Michigan birder\, photographer and hawk watcher.  He has been birding and photographing seriously for nearly 20 years with a passion for teaching others ID\, birding by ear and photographing birds in flight.  His photographic background and involvement with raptors at local nature centers as well as raptor migration sites spawned his movie “Hawks on the Wing” teaching viewers raptor ID through the use of video and audio commentary; including multiple species on screen side-by-side.  His movie\, reference guide\, information about hawk-watching as well as galleries with his finest images are all available at www.hawksonthewing.com.  Josh’s passion started with raptors but he can be found birding and photographing in all seasons\, often with his wife\, daughter and son.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250921T023725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T173045Z
UID:808-1759910400-1759919400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Oak Grove Park\, Roanoke — 8:00am \nJoin leader David Frye (248-459-6783) for a Wednesday morning (08Oct) bird walk through a local Roanoke spot at Oak Grove Park.  We will bird the immediate grounds beside the parking lot and then head out onto a trail that hugs a hillside and meanders through a hardwood forest area.  Directions:  Oak Grove Park is located southwest of Electric Road (Route 419) off Grandin Road Extension\, behind Oak Grove Elementary School.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-bird-hike-5/
LOCATION:Oak Grove Park\, 5005 Grandin Rd Ext\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250909T002527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T191314Z
UID:792-1757494800-1757500200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RVBC and leader David Frye for a 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. \nDirections: Take Exit 150B on I-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and turn left at the entrance onto International Parkway and the Greenfield Education and Training Center\, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-bird-hike-4/
LOCATION:The Cherry Blossom Trail\, 555 International Pkwy\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250507T015028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T001259Z
UID:591-1757358000-1757361600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! This will be our first meeting back following summer break! \nFeatured Program: The Spectacle of Crane Migration \nPresenter: Kent Skaggs \n\nBelieve it or not\, the annual stopover of Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River in south-central Nebraska is one of the most spectacular wildlife gatherings in North America\, and underrated globally. Our own Kent Skaggs\, who lived and worked right in the heart of this spectacle for over 30 years\, will provide a look into the life of Sandhill Cranes in the Central Flyway\, and why the Platte River is so important to this species during their spring migration.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250414T022720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192313Z
UID:574-1748678400-1748685600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Jae Valley Park Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders Kent Davis (540-355-6388) and Kirk Gardner (828-216-9170) for a trip to a park area that’s under-birded yet very productive. Our Leaders\, Kent and Kirk\, frequently have birds flocking to them\, so don’t miss this one!
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/jae-valley-park-bird-hike/
LOCATION:Jae Valley Park\, 3877-3899 Jae Valley Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T083000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143409
CREATED:20250414T021902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T014609Z
UID:570-1748070000-1748075400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Green Hill Park\, Salem
DESCRIPTION:(Note: specific start time.) Kent Skaggs will lead us on an early morning hike along the paths of Green Hill Park. The park borders the Roanoke River and incorporates wooded habitat around its periphery.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/green-hill-park-salem/
LOCATION:Green Hill Park\, 2501 Green Hill Park Rd\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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