Backyard Bird Photography Meetup

Host - Terry A. Thiele

Location: Roscoe's River Retreat (In the vicinity of Burnshire Dam)
April 13th 8am - 12pm(Noon)

Equipment: B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Camera)

Bird photography meet-up and fundraiser will take place at Roscoe’s River Retreat along the North Fork! All skill levels are welcome. Just bring yourself and your camera. Refreshments for birds and attendees will be provided. Limited to 12 attendees, sign up today!

Meetup Information

Event Location

Roscoe’s River Retreat ( Terry’s Place ). Near the Burnshire Dam. Attenndee Sign-Ups will be provided directions.

Date / Time

April 13th, 8:00am – 12:00pm(Noon). Attendees can come and go as their Sunday schedule demands.

Entry Fee

$25 for VECCA members. $35 for non-members. You can pay online below.

Please note:

  • Additional donations are welcome.
  • Refreshments provided by the host. 
  • Please bring a camera and any bird or photography knowledge you have to share!
Caution

Attendance is at your own risk. Walking on unstable terrain is required. Some parking can be reserved in front of the house for those unable to walk longer distances. Everyone else will need to walk 100+ yards from the neighbor’s driveway or the end of the cul-de-sac. There will be seating in a covered pavilion for some. To take full advantage of the birds, you will need to walk on a dirt path among downed trees with hills including one pretty steep incline. 

Due to smoke damage, from a contained fire, the VECCA Gallery and class space will be

CLOSED 1-2 Weeks

Until cleanup and remediation are handled, no exact timeline.

All artworks are safe, just need some soot dusted off.

Exhibitors can contact us about removing their artwork for the time being if they want.

Alive with Art classes have been relocated. Thanks to generous community outreach by Bonfire Bookstore for the Mural class, WO Riley Park the SpillArt class, and the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce for the remaining workshops.

Writers Group cancelled for this month, back at it in June.

The off-site Plein Air meetup & fundraiser for June 14th was already planned and is an ironic coincidence as we can’t do any workshops in the gallery currently.

VECCA will be

CLOSED TODAY

Roads might be treacherous today.
Stay safe everyone.