Sunset Wildlife Stroll --Tuckahoe Creek Parkway

Join us for a golden-hour wander along one of Richmond's hidden gems. Tuckahoe Creek Parkway features a boardwalk looking west over a beautiful expanse of wetlands — a perfect vantage point as the sun drops toward the horizon and the light goes warm, then amber, then fire.
The walk itself is short (just 0.6 miles out and back), so this is less about the miles and more about slowing down and really seeing. We'll keep our eyes open for herons, egrets, turtles, and whatever else is moving through the marsh, while watching the sky and water transform as sunset approaches. With clear skies and temps in the low 70s, conditions should be ideal.
What to bring:

• Your camera, phone, or whatever you shoot with
• A telephoto or zoom lens if you have one — great for distant birds and wildlife
• Optional tripod or monopod for longer exposures as the light fades (the boardwalk railing also works)
• Bug spray (it's a wetland at dusk — plan accordingly!)

We'll start at 7:00 p.m. and have roughly 90 minutes of changing light before sunset at approximately 8:30. Stick around after for blue hour if you like — the boardwalk takes on a whole different feel once the sun dips below the treeline.
All skill levels welcome.

This is a great outing for anyone wanting to practice shooting in dynamic, fast-changing light.

Sometimes the best reset is a quiet boardwalk, good light, and a great blue heron minding its own business. Come take a mid-week breath of nature before the week wraps up.