Richmond Audubon Society Meetup

November 12
Tuckahoe Creek Park.
Meet the renowned Diane Jadlowski at the picnic tables at noon. This is a 1/3-mile boardwalk with very easy walking. Picnic tables and benches are available for resting. Parking is available on the street (please don't block driveways). The boardwalk is ADA accessible, so everyone can enjoy this nature experience. 12341 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233 (https://henrico.us/rec/places/tuckahoe-creek-park/).
Contact Diane at 702.308.1953 or at [email protected] for more information.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.

November 16
Pony Pasture.
Meet famed Richmond birder Paul Bedell at the Pony Pasture parking lot at 8:00 am to bird the river and riparian forest.
Contact Paul at 804.690.1646 or at [email protected] or for more information.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.

The Richmond Audubon Society (RAS) Annual Potluck and Photo Presentation is fast approaching!
This year’s Annual Potluck takes place on:
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church
1000 Blanton Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
* Please refer to our RAS Calendar for official information, including any subsequent event changes.
richmondaudubon.org
Activities > Field Trips and Meetings > Google Calendar

Potluck:
All members: please bring a dish or drinks to share with your fellow RAS members.
We need a few members to bring a turkey and a ham.
We need a few members to help set up tables with tablecloths and decorations.
* Turkey, ham and table set up volunteers:
Please confirm with Eileen Geller, [email protected]
and Lynn Evans, [email protected]

Photos:
The Photo Presentation component of the Annual Potluck remains a very popular and fun RAS annual activity. We are treated to such wonderful bird pics every year!
We are welcoming photo submissions NOW.
Photo Submission Guidelines:
Photos should be bird-related and from this year: 2024.
Please limit yourself to 5 photos for submission.
Prefer no video files (due to technical considerations).
For Photo submission information, please see our website:
richmondaudubon.org/field-trips-and-meetings
‘Want to submit your bird photos to us?’ > Guidelines
Presentation Guidelines:
Each member will be expected to provide a brief presentation describing your photos.
Asking the audience to ID the bird species is totally acceptable (and fun).
Please be courteous of others regarding the length of your commentary.
Submit your photos to:
[email protected]
Attn: Mario P Grasso II (RAS Board, Publicity Chair)
Submit your photos by:
Nov 07, 2024
As RAS Publicity Chair, I also ask:
May we please use your photos on our RAS website?
If you do not wish for us to use your photos on our RAS website, please let me know.
Unless you direct otherwise, I will assume that we may use your photos on our RAS website.
This information about our Richmond Audubon Society (RAS) Annual Potluck and Photo Presentation is/will be available at:
RAS Calendar
RAS Thrasher (upcoming Nov/Dec issue)
RAS Facebook
RAS Meetup
RVA listserv
VA listserv
Please contact Mario P Grasso if you have any questions about the RAS Annual Potluck and Photo Presentation.
Mario P Grasso
email: [email protected]
cell: 804.519.0205
Thank you, and we hope to see you at the RAS Annual Potluck!

November 23
Dutch Gap.
Meet lowkey birder Wes Teets at the Henricus Historical Park parking lot at 8:00 am. This is one of our premier birding locations, with a great variety of habitats supporting myriad bird species. Expect 2 to 3 miles of slow-paced walking on paved roads and gravel trails, with several spots to stop and observe birds. We typically spend around 3 hours here. If the gate is closed, park at the boardwalk parking area right before the gate.
Contact Wes at 540.521.5379 or at [email protected] for more information.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.