Wild Card Trip – TBA
For January's wild card trip, leader Barry Whitt has plans that are totally dependent upon climactic conditions. However, stay tuned! If he sees favorable weather, he’ll send out an announcement. Exact time and location TBA.
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Membership Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! Featured Program: Vultures: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird Presenter: Katie Fallon Katie Fallon will surprise and delight us with her program focusing on “The Clean-Up Crew” of the natural world. Vultures’ fascinating lives will be in focus and applauded for the good that they do…
Membership Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! Featured Program: Enhancing Woodlots for Wildlife Presenter: 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…
Second Wednesday Bird Hike – March 12
The Cheery Blossom Trail 555 International Pkwy, Daleville, VA, United StatesOn March 12, join RVBC and leader David Frye 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.…
Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant Birding Walk
Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant 1502 Brownlee Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin leaders Kent Davis and Linda Corey on March 16 at 9:00 a.m. 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…
Woodcock Walk on Bent Mountain
Bent Mountain Center 10148 Tinsley Ln, Bent Mountain, Roanoke, VA, United StatesMeet leaders Robin Austin and Linda Cory 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 will then carpool to a nearby area to observe the…
Evergreen Burial Park
Evergreen Burial Park 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesMeet leaders Linda Cory (540-580-5214) and Kent Davis (540-353-6388) for a community outreach walk, cosponsored by Evergreen Burial Park! *Pre-registration is required through Evergreen's website, or call (540-342-2593). 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…
Hinchee Trail Hike
Hinchee Trail 1918 Dutch Oven Road, Salem, VA, United StatesJoin leaders Kathy Clemo (540-314-7049) and George Clemo (540-798-5370) as they lead us on the Hinchee Trail up towards Carvins Cove. The trail is two miles long, but the group will turn around after walking about 1.5 hours. The trail goes uphill and part of it is a gravel road. We'll meet at the Hanging…
Second Wednesday Bird Hike
Keagy Village 5044 Keagy Rd, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin leader Drew Daniels (540-314-6069) for a Wednesday morning bird walk in the parks local to Keagy Village. Drew will lead this one and will provide more details in our April newsletter.
Vinyard Park
Vinyard Park 150 Vinyard Park Dr, Vinton, VA, United StatesJoin 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.