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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:20260409T184041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T191559Z
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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:20260409T184041
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:20260409T184041
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:20260409T184041
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:20260409T184041
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:20260409T184041
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:20260409T184041
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250414T015710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T014413Z
UID:562-1747468800-1747476000@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Mill Mountain Park on Mill Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Linda Cory for a morning bird walk at the top of Mill Mountain. The park at the peak of the mountain is a beautiful horticultural and avian spot\, especially in spring. Park in the lot adjacent to the Discovery Center to meet up with the group.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/mill-mountain-park-on-mill-mountain/
LOCATION:Mill Mountain Park\, 2198 Mill Mountain Spur\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250414T014234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T191118Z
UID:557-1747209600-1747216800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Bill Hunley 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. It will be mostly flat walking for about 1 mile each way. Bring your spotting scope if you have one.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-bird-hike-3/
LOCATION:The Cherry Blossom Trail\, 555 International Pkwy\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250507T013803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T013844Z
UID:583-1747076400-1747080000@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! Reminder: This is our last meeting until September 2025. \nFeatured Program: Conservation Efforts of the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society \nPresenters: Sean Barry and Sara Cerv \n\nThis month’s program will acquaint us with an organization that undertakes significant conservation efforts aimed at protecting and developing enhanced new habitat for wildlife—specifically Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock. Representatives from the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society\, Sean Barry and Sara Cerv\, will highlight their group’s work with landowners and government agencies to develop critical wildlife habitat utilizing scientific management practices.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-5/
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:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250414T013703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T014547Z
UID:552-1746864000-1746871200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Tinker Creek Lane
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Sissy Logan as she takes us for a birding hike in a beautiful tract (private property with access authorized by a friend of RVBC) just north of the Tinker Creek. The property is a mix of habitats with large open fields\, wooded areas\, fence rows\, and areas near the creek. Expect spring migrants as well as waterfowl that may be present near the creek. \nDirections: Travel route 460 and turn onto northbound Plantation Road\, then turn right onto Hollins Road eastbound. Turn left onto Old Mountain Road and immediately turn right once you cross the creek onto Tinker Creek Lane. The property is at the very end of the lane.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/tinker-creek-lane/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250414T013027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T013027Z
UID:545-1746262800-1746280800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Big Spring Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3 is Big Spring Day 2025! Join leader Barry Kinzie in the effort to count as many of our area birds as possible from Saturday morning through early afternoon. There are specific territories that need to be surveyed\, and our coordinator can use all of the volunteers that he can enlist to cover them. Please contact Barry if you’re interested in getting involved and having fun!
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/big-spring-day-2025/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Big Spring Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T203620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T021026Z
UID:461-1745652600-1745679600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Warbler Road\, Arcadia
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders Tim and Alyce Quinn (540-537-1831) for one of our favorite trips to see warblers and other spring migrants. We will bird a series of forest service roads between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Arcadia. There is limited space for pulling off on these roads\, so plan to carpool. \nWarbler Road is a series of roads in western Virginia known to produce many species of Warblers. It starts at Milepost 78.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Sunset Field Overlook) and ends at the Arcadia Boat Launch on the James River. \nView the Warbler Road Area Map. \nPlease note: The trip usually lasts well into the afternoon\, so bring plenty of drinks\, snacks and a lunch. Be prepared for cooler temperatures as we get into higher elevations. In the event of bad weather\, the field trip will be held the next day\, April 27. We will meet in the parking lot of the Botetourt Bojangles.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/warbler-road-arcadia/
LOCATION:Warbler Road\, Arcadia
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T204154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T015904Z
UID:471-1744657200-1744660800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! \nFeatured Program: Merlin and eBird Phone Apps 101 \nPresenter: David Frye
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T201356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T204317Z
UID:454-1744444800-1744448400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Vinyard Park
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nGlade Creek runs through both east and west sections and should provide good habitat for early migrants.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/vinyard-park/
LOCATION:Vinyard Park\, 150 Vinyard Park Dr\, Vinton\, VA\, 24179\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T204300Z
UID:450-1744185600-1744189200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-bird-hike-2/
LOCATION:Keagy Village\, 5044 Keagy Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T200209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T200329Z
UID:445-1743840000-1743850800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Hinchee Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders Kathy Clemo (540-314-7049) and George Clemo (540-798-5370) as they lead us on the Hinchee Trail up towards Carvins Cove. \nThe 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. \nWe’ll meet at the Hanging Rock trailhead on Dutch Oven Rd just north of the Orange Market at the intersection of Routes 419 and 311 in Salem.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/hinchee-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Hinchee Trail\, 1918 Dutch Oven Road\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T195150Z
UID:442-1743238800-1743242400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Evergreen Burial Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet leaders Linda Cory (540-580-5214) and Kent Davis (540-353-6388) for a community outreach walk\, cosponsored\nby Evergreen Burial Park! \n*Pre-registration is required through Evergreen’s website\, or call (540-342-2593). \nWe will be walking the perimeter of the cemetery looking for winter resident birds. Wear sturdy weatherproof shoes and be prepared for uneven surface walking. \nDirections: 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/
LOCATION:Evergreen Burial Park\, 1307 Summit Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T193930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T194120Z
UID:436-1742668200-1742671800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk on Bent Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Meet 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 Woodcocks that start their courtship flight at sunset. \n*Walking is level\, but wear waterproof shoes as we will be walking on the grassy roadside.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/woodcock-walk-on-bent-mountain/
LOCATION:Bent Mountain Center\, 10148 Tinsley Ln\, Bent Mountain\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250310T224402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T224402Z
UID:422-1742115600-1742119200@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 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. \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 a few minutes early.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/roanoke-sewage-treatment-plant-birding-walk/
LOCATION:Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant\, 1502 Brownlee Ave SE\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250310T223151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T204357Z
UID:420-1741770000-1741773600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike - March 12
DESCRIPTION:On 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. \nDirections: 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.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-bird-hike-march-12/
LOCATION:The Cherry Blossom Trail\, 555 International Pkwy\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Second Wednesday Bird Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250322T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T192925Z
UID:434-1741633200-1741636800@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! \nFeatured Program: Enhancing Woodlots for Wildlife \nPresenter: Bruce Ingram \n\nBruce 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.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-3/
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:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250110T022353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T022353Z
UID:322-1739214000-1739217600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! \nFeatured Program: Vultures: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird \nPresenter: Katie Fallon \n\nKatie 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 all around us.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20250103T015437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T015437Z
UID:250-1737763200-1737849599@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Wild Card Trip - TBA
DESCRIPTION:For January’s wild card trip\, leader Barry Whitt has plans that are totally dependent upon climactic conditions. However\, stay\ntuned! If he sees favorable weather\, he’ll send out an announcement. Exact time and location TBA.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/wild-card-trip-tba/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20241222T034109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T034828Z
UID:226-1736794800-1736798400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! \nFeatured Program: Puffin Conservation \nPresenter\, Dr. Stephen Kress. \n\nDr. Kress of Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology returns to give us updates on the projects with which he is involved relating to the re-establishment of colonies of Atlantic Puffins along the Northeast coast of the US.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/membership-meeting/
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:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20241222T035656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T035820Z
UID:234-1736586000-1736589600@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Catawba Greenway and Whispering Pines
DESCRIPTION:Join RVBC and leaders Kirk Gardner and Kent Davis at the Catawba Greenway Trailhead which is located at 5075 Catawba Creek Road.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/catawba-greenway-and-whispering-pines/
LOCATION:Catawba Greenway Trailhead\, 5075 Catawba Creek Rd\, Catawba\, VA\, 24175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20241222T033136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T034621Z
UID:222-1736326800-1736330400@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RVBC and David Frye for a bird walk on the Cherry Blossom Trail. \nWe host this trip every other month on Wednesdays and can see the populations of birds changing with the passing of the seasons.
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/second-wednesday-bird-hike/
LOCATION:The Cherry Blossom Trail\, 555 International Pkwy\, Daleville\, VA\, 24083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260409T184041
CREATED:20241222T031717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T031717Z
UID:219-1735689600-1735775999@roanokevalleybirdclub.com
SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is encouraged to start the New Year off right and GO BIRDING!
URL:https://roanokevalleybirdclub.com/event/new-years-day-bird-count/
LOCATION:NC
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