Join Bill Telfair and Hardy Mason for a morning bird and tree identification walk at Claymont Retreat Center!

PVAS Host: Bill Telfair and Hardy Mason

Free and open to the public. For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.

Explore the bird life with others at the Claymont Retreat Center! Both large, older trees near the Claymont Mansion and younger trees and shrubs along the North Fork of the Bullskin Run and Claymont wetland provide excellent habitat for bird life!

Click here to see a list of birds the group is likely to see.

• Walking Distance: Approximately 1 mile
• Pace: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
• Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.
• Terrain: A mix of hard ground and mowed grass
• Restroom: No restrooms are available.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Please park in the designated parking area here.
• What to Bring: Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water.

Register Here!

About Bill: Bill has been birding since he was 8 years old. He has been on EBird since 2003, with a life list of 1,820 and a US list over 500. He has participated in Christmas Birds counts in both CA and WV, as well as the C&O bird count for 10 years.

About Hardy: Hardy has been an amateur arborist for half a century, and works to restore and expand native woodlands.  Seventeen years after buying his own long neglected woods, they are thriving at all levels.  Recently retired, Hardy has a new playground at Claymont.  So many opportunities to serve the future!