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Note: RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER<\/strong>
New Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
New Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NVPS\u00a0March\u00a02024\u00a0Field Trip<\/strong>
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve<\/strong>
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Given the rainy forecast for this Saturday, our field trip is being rescheduled to this Sunday at 8:00 a.m.\u00a0 There is no rain in the forecast for Sunday but it will be cold at arrival time, so please dress accordingly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The meeting time for Sunday will be 8:00 a.m. since we will be turning our clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night.*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll meet at the entrance to the Dyke Marsh Trail.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Washington Memorial Parkway (south of Old Town)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandria, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking lot coordinates: 38.7781188, -77.0512829<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rena Schild and Steven Glintz
Field Trip Coordinators 2023-2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As spring approaches it\u2019s time for our annual wildlife photography outing, this year at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve in Alexandria, Virginia! The Dyke Marsh trail, which begins at Belle Haven Park, is an out-and-back trail through woodland with water on one or both sides and views of the Potomac River and sailboats moored at the adjacent Belle Haven Marina.\u00a0 There is an eagles\u2019 nest and bald eagles can often be seen flying between it and various trees or snags along the trail.\u00a0 Waterfowl and songbirds are often seen, and foxes and barred owls have been seen there on occasion.\u00a0 For those who want to get there early, sunrise can be seen and is often reflected in the water along both of the small sandy beaches on the left\/east side of the trail. Parking is very close to the start of the trail and there are benches along the trail, making it an easy and enjoyable outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Washington Memorial Parkway (south of Old Town)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandria, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking lot coordinates: 38.7781188, -77.0512829<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Rain date: Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n