Cabell Foundation Challenge Met!
In May 2019 the Cabell Foundation of Richmond challenged Blue Ridge Discovery Center to raise $200,000 through community support for a 1:1 match. What has transpired in less than a year’s time turned out to be worth even more than that.
Expert Guides "Rally" for MRNR Webinars
The heart of the Mt. Rogers Naturalist Rally lies in the naturalists: those who participate and those who share their areas of expertise with others by guiding field trips. For our first ever Mt. Rogers Naturalist Rally: Backyard Edition, some of our favorite MRNR guides will be leading programs remotely to get you inspired and engaged in the wonders of the place you call home.
Celebrate Earth Day with us!
This Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Will you celebrate with us?
BRDC Welcomes Ali Singleton as Landscaper/Educator
Blue Ridge Discovery Center is growing! On March 1, 2020, Ali Singleton joined the BRDC team as our first Landscaper/Educator.
Grayson County & BRDC: A Relationship Worth Investing In
On the sunny Sunday of March 1, 2020, over 50 members of the Grayson County community joined Blue Ridge Discovery Center staff and board members at the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club in Fries, Virginia, to “make new friends, build relationships, and strengthen our community.”
Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas: Final Season Kick-off Meeting
Join the Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas 2 (VABBA2) team for their Final Atlas Season Kick-off Meeting at VDGIF Headquarters in Henrico on March 14th!
Youth HBSP Birding Expedition
Huntington Beach State Park (HBSP) hosts some of the best winter birding in South Carolina and was the destination for our recent youth birding expedition.
Birding Burke's
Per usual, the weather was cool and damp, but that had no bearing on the birds or the company when ten of us traveled the approximately 10-mile radius of the high elevation limestone valley known as Burke’s Garden. The reason for our February visit? Birds.
Upcoming Events
After sneaking a peek at winter birds this weekend, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with friends in Grayson County, enjoy a wine dinner at Abingdon Vineyards, share your ideas during the Master Plan Meeting II, and catch the only preview of Barbara Kingsolver’s forthcoming poetry book before its release!
2019 Annual Report
Thanks to the continuous engagement of our community, it has been another exciting year of growing resources, increasing partnerships, and seeing our mission in action! Last year, 2,389 participants collectively spent 13,614 hours engaged in BRDC programming. In fact, 2019 saw the highest number of community programs offered to date.
Learn more about our year in review in the 2019 Annual Report.
Repping the Hellbender!
We were recently asked to collaborate on a short blurb about hellbenders for a new label from the Tumbling Creek Cidery Company: HELLBENDER - HOPPED HARD CIDER.
4th Annual BRDC Middle School Science Fair
Four years now for the BRDC Grayson County Middle School Science Fair!. From kick-off in September to one Friday in December, the students prepare for this event
BRDC Receives Virginia Wildlife Grant for Freshwater Snorkeling Program
Thanks to support by the 2019 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Foundation of Virginia, BRDC will have the means to engage more youth in our freshwater snorkeling program.
New Phone Number
Blue Ridge Discovery Center has a new phone number: (276) 388-3155. Please update your records.
Twin County Community Foundation Supports BRDC in Youth Outside Initiative
Through the generous support of the Twin County Community Foundation (TCCF), Blue Ridge Discovery Center will be launching a new Youth Outside Health & Education Initiative in 2020.
First in the Field
Rhea Valley Elementary School is the first school group to visit our Center and Field Station for a day of experiential learning.
November & December Events
Constellations, crafts, cocoa, and chickadees. Join us as we round out the year!
Seeking Applications for Facilities Manager
Blue Ridge Discovery Center is seeking applications for a Facilities Manager to help create and maintain one of the most exciting projects in Southwest Virginia. This is an opportunity to fill a vital role in the success of our mission while working at the base of Virginia’s highest mountain and in one of the most stunning landscapes in the East.