PVBC Meeting Minutes: October 7, 2026
By Tracey Hopper, PVBC Secretary
Callan Bentley, President, opened the meeting promptly at 7:00 p.m., at the Ivy Creek Natural Area Education Building. There were 27 members present at the meeting.
Membership Update
Doug Campbell reported that PVBC currently has 210 active members.
Upcoming Field Trips
Bird Walk at Morven Farm, on Saturday, October 10th, at 7:45 a.m. More details are available on the PVBC website.
Field Trip at Rockfish Valley Trail, on Saturday, October 17th, at 8:00 a.m. More details are available on the PVBC website.
Bird Walk at Triple C Camp, on Sunday, October 18th, at a.m. More details are available on the PVBC website.
First Saturday Bird Walk at Ivy Creek Natural Area, on Saturday, November7th, at 7:30 a.m. Meet in the main parking lot at 1780 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Featured Presentation
Amy Shawley Paquette presented to the Club about Birding with an Artist’s Eye.
Next Club Meeting
The Club meets next on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the ICNA Education Building. Professor Tim Beatley from the University of Virginia School of Architecture will present on Biophilic Cities.

