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Monthly Mid-Week Walk at the Cherry
Blossom Trail
Botetourt County Wednesday, January 18,
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join Laura Beltran (266-3773) at the Cherry Blossom
Trail in Botetourt County each month to see how the
bird life changes from winter to spring. Off of Rt. 220
in Botetourt County, take the entrance to the Greenfield
Education and Training Center (across from the entrance
to Ashley Plantation). Park at the SECOND parking
lot for the Cherry Blossom Trail on the right. The trip
involves mostly flat walking for about 2 miles.
Backyard Birding
Saturday, January 21, 9 a.m.
Join Carol Whiteside (774-2143) at her home in SW
Roanoke Co. for a morning of backyard birding. Carol
has 12 bird feeders plus lots of birdy habitat on her nine
acres which includes woodlands, pastures, a stream and a
pond. Expect to see a variety of birds including bluebirds,
towhees, a variety of woodpeckers, fox sparrows, and
ruby crowned kinglets. We may even see turkeys. Light
refreshments will be provided. Meet at 8:45 AM at the
lower level of Towers Mall (bank side) to carpool. Laura
Beltran (266-3773) will lead the way.
Burke’s Garden in Tazewell County
Saturday, January 28, All Day
Join leader Bill Hunley (774-2397) for an all day outing
at Burke’s Garden. This high, scenic valley regularly has
golden eagles, bald eagles, rough-legged hawks, redheaded
woodpeckers, and sometimes loggerhead shrikes.
Rarities of some kind are a virtual certainty. Meet Bill
at the Orange Market in Hanging Rock (on Route 311
near I-81, exit 141) at 6:30 a.m. to carpool. It’s a 2 ½ hour
drive from Roanoke, so pack snacks and a lunch. Also
wear layers due to the high elevations. If snow or ice is
predicted, the trip will be cancelled or re-scheduled since
it involves driving winding mountain roads.
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