Tag Archives: Richmond

For The Birds: Osprey

Osprey are one of my all time favorite subjects to photograph. They can be found on every continent except for Antarctica and live in a wide variety of watery habitats. They are usually monogamous and return to the same nesting spot each year. There is a very large population of Osprey here in Richmond. HopefullyContinue reading “For The Birds: Osprey”

Happy World Environment Day!

Today is World Environment Day! Since 1973, the United Nations has brought us World Environment Day. This year the event is hosted by Sweden. 2022 also marks the 50th anniversary of the first global conference when the environment was a major talking point. As this year’s slogan suggests, we only have one Earth, and weContinue reading “Happy World Environment Day!”

Maymont

Maymont is a 100-acre estate in Richmond that has a nature center, wildlife exhibits, a farm, several gardens and a historic mansion. There is a small fee to enter the nature center and mansion, and there is a suggested donation for the wildlife and farm exhibits. Maymont is an amazing place to visit and youContinue reading “Maymont”

Richmond Slave Trail

The Richmond Slave Trail is a pedestrian path through the city that mirrors the path slaves took once they arrived in America. It starts at Ancarrow’s Landing and ends at the First African Baptist Church. Along the trail you also pass the Reconciliation Statue, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail and the African Burial Ground.

RVA Parks

Richmond has several great parks scattered all over the city. I have not come close to hitting all of them but I look forward to visiting many more. This is a list of some of the places I have gone so far. Every park on this list is free to enter. The Low Line: TheContinue reading “RVA Parks”