I highly recommend this trip. The location is great and David Hannah is an excellent leader. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend because I'm committed to the VSO state park foray. Wendy Ealding Powhatan County From the Virginia Conservation Network newsletter. Wild Virginia is based in Charlottesville. Birding at Augusta Springs Wetlands with Wild Virginia Date: June 9, 2007 Join us as we look and listen for birds and other interesting things at this birding “hot spot” in the George Washington National Forest. Whether a veteran or beginning birder, all are welcome on this very easy hike following the 2/3 mile loop trail & boardwalk through the wetlands area. Bring binoculars if you have them, as well as water and lunch. Carpool from Charlottesville: Meet at 7:15am at Java Java, 2214 Ivy Road (by Sneak Reviews Video). Or, you can meet the group at the Augusta Springs Wetlands parking area at 8:30am. Directions: From Staunton, take State Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) west 8 miles to Buffalo Gap, VA where 254 becomes State Route 42 (Little Calfpasture Highway). Continue on Route 42 for approximately 7 miles to the parking area for Augusta Springs Wetlands, located on the right side of the road. For More Information Contact: David Hannah at 434-971-1553 or 434-244-2878 or _dhannah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _ (mailto:dhannah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.