The Wild Goose Chase - 2026

Sunday - The Official Wild Goose Chase Ride

A scenic, flat, ride in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

Sunday - The Official Wild Goose Chase Ride Waitlist

Closed

A bike ride for women on and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Saturday Lunch - included with Saturday Workshop registration. Choose your meal option.

Saturday Morning - 8:00-9:00am Bird Walk - Ed Bldg

Enjoy a pleasant morning guided hike on an area of the Wildlife Drive in Blackwater. Listen for the songs and catch the sightings of the special birds on the refuge.

Saturday Morning - 8:00-9:00 am Bird Walk Waitlist

Closed

Enjoy a pleasant morning guided hike on one of the trails in Blackwater. Listen for the songs and catch the sightings of the special birds on the refuge.

Saturday morning - 8:00 -9:00 am - Nature Bike Ride - Ed Bldg

Learn about the unique features and ecology of the refuge on this guided bike ride. We will enjoy a casual pace and ride between 4-8 miles.

Saturday morning - 8 :00-9:00 am - Nature Bike Ride Waitlist

Closed

Learn about all the aspects of the Refuge's ecology on this guided bike tour. The ride starts at the Education Center on the Wildlife Drive off of Key Wallace Drive.

Saturday Morning - 9:00-11:00 - Guided Kayak Tour

Tour the Little Blackwater River led by Blackwater Adventures. Go to their website, sign up for- Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour. Add. charge, $80. paid to Blackwater Adventures on their website

Saturday Morning - 9:00-11:00 - Guided Kayak Tour Waitlist

Closed

Tour the Little Blackwater River led by Blackwater Adventures. Go to their website to sign up for - Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour. Additional charge, $80 paid at Blackwater Adventures website.

Saturday Morning - 9:30-10:45 - Nature Photography

Explore nature photography at Blackwater NWR with a local award-winning wildlife photographer, then hit the Wildlife Drive to capture compelling images. Smartphones welcome. Meet in Visitor Center

Saturday Morning - 9:30-10:45 - Nature Photography Waitlist

Closed

Explore nature photography at Blackwater NWR with a local award-winning wildlife photographer, then hit the Wildlife Drive to capture compelling images. Smartphones welcome. Meet in Visitor Center

Saturday morning 9:30-11:30 Harriet Tubman Ride - Ed Bldg

Guided ride to Bucktown Store where Harriet Tubman shopped as a young girl, then to the Underground Railroad Visitor Center to learn more about her. 2hr

Saturday morning 9:30-11:30 Harriet Tubman Ride Waitlist

Closed

Guided ride to Bucktown Store where Harriet Tubman shopped as a young girl, then to the Underground Railroad Visitor Center to learn more about her.

Saturday morning - 9:30-11:30 - Basic Bicycle Mechanics - Ed Bldg

Learn essential bike mechanics from repairing flat tires, to gears, chains, wheels, and brakes, all lead by two very knowledgable women. Ed. Bldg.

Saturday morning - 9:30-11:30 Basic Bicycle Mechanics - Waitlist

Closed

Learn all about flat tires, bike chains, gears, wheels, and brakes, and how to care for your bike.

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:00 Yoga for Cyclists - Visitor Center

Come stretch and relax with a Yoga instructor to get you ready for your ride. Class is held indoors, with a carpeted floor - Visitor Center - 2145 Key Wallace Drive

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:00 am Yoga for Cyclists Waitlist

Closed

Come stretch and relax with a Yoga instructor to get you ready for your ride. Class is held indoors, with a carpeted floor - Visitor Center - 2145 Key Wallace Drive

Saturday Morning - 10:00-11:30 - Gestural Sketching and Simple Watercolor Techniques

Bring your watercolors and creative mind along as we focus on the natural beauty of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. You'll learn the art of gestural sketching and simple watercolor techniques.

Saturday Morning - 10:00-11:30 - Gestural Sketching and Simple Watercolor Techniques Waitlist

Closed

Bring your watercolors and creative mind along as we focus on the natural beauty of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. You'll learn the art of gestural sketching and simple watercolor techniques.

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:30 am - Bird Walk - Ed Bldg

Enjoy a pleasant morning guided hike on an area of the Wildlife Drive in Blackwater. Listen for the songs and catch the sightings of the special birds on the refuge.

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:30 am - Bird Walk Waitlist

Closed

Enjoy a pleasant morning guided hike on one of the trails in Blackwater. Listen for the songs and catch the sightings of the special birds on the refuge.

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:30 am - Nature Bike Ride

Learn about the unique features and ecology of the refuge on this guided bike ride. We will enjoy a casual pace and ride between 4-8 miles.

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:30 am - Nature Bike Ride Waitlist

Closed

Learn about the unique features and ecology of the refuge on this guided bike ride. We will enjoy a casual pace and ride between 4-8 miles.

Saturday 11:30-12:30 Cycling Circle - Ed Bldg

Bring your questions, let's have a discussion. Anything about women cycling - clothes, tech, peeing, speed, riding with groups, ... talking, sharing.

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-2:00 pm Yoga for Cyclists - Visitor Center

Come stretch and relax with a Yoga instructor to get you ready for your ride. Class is held indoors, with a carpeted floor - Visitor Center - 2145 Key Wallace Drive

Saturday afternoon 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga for Cyclists Waitlist

Closed

Come stretch and relax with a Yoga instructor who is also a cyclist. Class is held outdoors at the Education Building on the Wildlife Drive off Key Wallace Drive

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-3:00 pm- Basic Bicycle Mechanics - Ed Bldg

Learn essential bike mechanics from repairing flat tires, to gears, chains, wheels, and brakes, all lead by two very knowledgable women. Ed. Bldg.

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-3:00 pm- Basic Bicycle Mechanics Waitlist

Closed

Learn essential bike mechanics from repairing flat tires, to gears, chains, wheels, and brakes, all lead by two very knowledgable women. Ed. Bldg.

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-3:00 pm Harriet Tubman Ride - Ed Bldg

Guided ride to Bucktown Store where Harriet Tubman shopped as a young girl, then to the Underground Railroad Visitor Center to learn more about her.

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-3:00 pm Harriet Tubman Ride Waitlist

Closed

Guided ride to Bucktown Store where Harriet Tubman shopped as a young girl, then to the Underground Railroad Visitor Center to learn more about her.

Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Guided Kayak Tour

Tour the Little Blackwater River led by Blackwater Adventures. Go to their website, sign up for- Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour. Add. charge, $80. paid to Blackwater Adventures on their website.

Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Guided Kayak Tour Waitlist

Closed

Tour the Little Blackwater River led by Blackwater Adventures. Go to their website, sign up for- Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour. Add. charge, $80. paid to Blackwater Adventures on their website.

Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Gestural Sketching and Simple Watercolor Techniques

Bring your watercolors and creative mind along as we focus on the natural beauty of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. You'll learn the art of gestural sketching and simple watercolor techniques.

Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Gestural Sketching and Simple Watercolor Techniques Waitlist

Closed

Bring your watercolors and creative mind along as we focus on the natural beauty of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. You'll learn the art of gestural sketching and simple watercolor techniques.

Saturday Evening 5:30-8:30 Dinner and Socializing with Georgena Terry and Lynn Salvo.

Come meet and greet old friends and new along with our founder Georgena Terry and special guest, Lynn Salvo. a world record holder in cycling long distances. Suicide Bridge Restaurant .

Saturday Evening 5:30-8:30 Dinner and Socializing with Georgena Terry and Lynn Salvo. Waitlist

Closed

Come meet and greet old friends and new along with our founder Georgena Terry and special guest, Lynn Salvo. a world record holder in cycling long distances. Suicide Bridge Restaurant .