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Bird Outing: Van Dyck Park

  • Daniel's Run Park 3723 Tedrich Boulevard Fairfax, Virginia, 22031 United States (map)

Photo: White-breasted Nuthatch, Doug Dearinger/Audubon Photography Awards

When: Sunday, September 20, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Daniel’s Run Park, 3723 Tedrich BlvdFairfax, VA
Fee: FREE; registration is requested


NVBA is partnering with City of Fairfax for a walk at Daniel's Run Park! Outing will be led by Larry Meade.

These events are free to attend and open to anyone! Please see our cancellation policy below.

Where to Meet

We'll meet at the Daniels Run Trail trailhead on Tedrich Boulevard, which is marked by a trail kiosk. Free parking is available along the street and in the neighborhood; please do not block driveways.

What to Bring

While not required, we recommend bringing/preparing the following items:

  • Download a birding app such as Merlin or eBird. These apps help with bird identification, allow you to track your sightings, and contribute valuable data to scientific research.

  • Sturdy shoes

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Water

  • Sunscreen and/or bug repellent

A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available for guests to use during the event. If you have your own binoculars or birding gear, we encourage you to bring them.

Cancellation Policies for NVBA Bird Outings

Occasionally, we may need to postpone or cancel an outing to protect the well-being of participants or guides. Whenever possible, we will notify you at least 48 hours in advance; however, last-minute changes may be necessary. Outings may be canceled or postponed for reasons such as:

  • Unsafe air quality

  • Guide illness

  • Extreme weather, including: Lightning within 10 miles of the event location, temperatures above 90°, heavy thunderstorms, snow, or hail.

If an outing must be canceled on the day of the event, we will do our best to email all registered participants as soon as possible and/or post the cancellation on our website.

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