As February draws to a close, the first warm spring rains nurture a tiny, threatened ecosystem nestled in the forest floor: vernal pools!

Tracing the line of interdependence from lichens, to trees that host them, to the squirrels that planted them, and beyond, the entire ecosystem sprawls out through the window of just one tiny, slimy superorganism that clings to the harshest and most unforgiving environments. 

The world is thawing out, fauna is getting more active, and here at BRDC we are excited to get back out there and discover more with you! Read for info on our Winter Naturalist Rally, Woodcock Display Walk, Family Weekend, and Spring Break Camp.

For four days each February, birdwatchers of every skill level can participate in a global event for the love and wellbeing of birds.

Embark on an journey of discovery with us! Blue Ridge Discovery Center proudly presents the Mount Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally. This annual event, upcoming on Saturday, February 17, 2024, is a celebration of the region's diverse ecosystems and a testament to the wonders that winter unveils in the Appalachians.

Snakes, lizards, and turtles all call the Blue Ridge Mountains home, but these animals are rarely seen in the cold. So, where do reptiles go during winter?

The 2023 Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally has come and gone. Here’s a recap of the weekend.

Over the entire Wilderness Expedition we covered over 27  miles of trail.

Last week, more campers joined our guides on one more four-day, 30-mile kayaking trip down the New River.

The first New River Expedition of 2023 is already over! Check out our recap of the trip!

Get the recap on Nature Day Camp Session 2!

Mark your calendars, the Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally is coming up on August 18-20, 2023!

Happy rally week everyone! We are so excited to share the programs that will be at our Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally.

The Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally is almost here and we are so excited to share some of the programs!

This May, attendees of the Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally will have a chance to meet Marcella during her presentation, THE VIRGINIA APPALACHIAN CARNIVORE PROJECT: ECOLOGICAL FINDINGS FROM 10 YEARS OF RESEARCH ON BEARS, BOBCATS, AND COYOTES.

Sign your young nature-lover up for one of our overnight summer camps!