Name: Bird Outing at Riverview Park
Start: 2026-04-25T07:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-25T09:30:00-04:00
Location: Riverview Park

Bird Outing at Riverview Park

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This event is at capacity or we've closed registration. Reach out to Brynna Strand directly for more information: brynna.strand@tnc.org. To be placed on a wait list please click "Reserve a Spot" and then "Join Waitlist." We will follow-up of a spot opens up.

Join The Nature Conservancy and expert birder, Jim Nix, on a guided excursion at <a href="https://www.charlottesville.gov/facilities/facility/details/Riverview-Park-61" title="https://www.charlottesville.gov/facilities/facility/details/Riverview-Park-61" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Riverview Park</a> to make wildlife observations and identify species, specifically migrating spring birds. This event is part of <a href="https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/" title="https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City Nature Challenge 2026</a>! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly four-day competition between cities (and rural areas) all over the world to see which one can observe the most nature. Make observations using the iNaturalist app from April 24-27 2026 to participate. Follow the <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-charlottesville-region" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-charlottesville-region" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Charlottesville Region project </a>and help make this year a success!Please download the free iNaturalist App on your phone or mobile device prior to the walk. Families are welcome, but this outing is geared to adults interested in birding of all experience levels. Please do not bring your pet to avoid scaring off any birds (service dogs are welcome). Restrooms are available at Riverview Park.Riverview Park is featured as an accessible birding site on <a href="https://www.birdability.org/" title="https://www.birdability.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Birdability</a>. It has a 2.3 mile loop of mostly paved, flat trail at least 60 inches wide with periodic benches. Ample parking is available. The entrance to Riverview Park is about a block from a stop on the Route 1 CAT public transport bus. However, it is a somewhat steep descent from the bus stop to the park. Jaunt is also available: call (434) 296-3184 or email trips@ridejaunt.org to arrange a ride from Jaunt.In case of inclement weather, we will move this event to Sunday, April 26 at 7:30am.Help us top last year's local wildlife observation results!Greater Charlottesville area: 4,283 wildlife observations, 277 observers<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-charlottesville-region" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-charlottesville-region" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join the City Nature Challenge</a>Questions? Contact Brynna Strand, Volunteer Coordinator at The Nature Conservancy: brynna.strand@tnc.org.Photo: © mkosiewski, Indigo bunting at Riverview Park

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