2025 Guided Hikes: Birding 101 with Richmond Audubon Society
May 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$10 – $20
Capital Region Land Conservancy is excited to partner with the Richmond Audubon Society for a morning of birding at the Varina LandLab, which is located next to Henrico County’s Deep Bottom Park. Leading our nature walk will be Matt Brooks, Field Trip Chair of the Richmond Audubon Society.
ABOUT THE RICHMOND AUDUBON SOCIETY
Richmond Audubon Society (RAS) was established in 1973 and is a chapter of the National Audubon Society (NAS). RAS is dedicated to the observation and conservation of birds and other wildlife. Our members participate in local conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and monitoring of applicable legislation. The local chapter has over 1,400 members throughout Central Virginia, made up of a diverse group of people from various backgrounds, interests and birding experience levels.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This is an easy-level casual hike along wide gravel trails throughout the Varina LandLab property where attendees will learn how to locate birds by sight and sound and how to use binoculars effectively, and what common birds are found in the Richmond region. Through a generous donation by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, CRLC has ten pair of binoculars available for attendees to borrow if you don’t have your own to bring.
Participants are advised to wear sun protection and comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes/boots as the trails can be uneven and muddy with recent rains. Bring water, plus a light snack if desired.
ABOUT THE VARINA LANDLAB
The 353-acre Varina LandLab is located in eastern Henrico County adjacent to Deep Bottom Park and fronts the James River, Four Mile Creek, and Roundabout Creek. It was gifted to CRLC in 2021 to support public access to the outdoors and environmental education opportunities. The property has been permanently protected since 2017 by a conservation easement co-held by CRLC and the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District. It is dubbed a “LandLab” for its purpose as an outdoor classroom for local K-12 students, University classes, and curious minds of all ages. The biodiversity that can be found at Varina LandLab is extraordinary and offers an opportunity to learn about ecology, sustainability, and effective land management.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Directions and waiver will be emailed to attendees upon registration.
- Please add the number of attendees in the registration form and include the additional name and email in the comments section below.
- Advance registration is required.
- Space is limited to 15
QUESTIONS:
804.745.3110 or Christina@capitalregionland.org
REGISTRATION
$20 General Public
$10 Existing Donor
*Existing Donors include those who have given to CRLC in 2024 or 2025
*Existing Donors include those who have given to CRLC in 2024 or 2025
