2023 BRDC Summer Camps
Sign your young nature-lover up for one of our overnight summer camps!
Winter Rally Re-Cap
We were so delighted to host the first ever Mount Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally this past weekend!
BRDC takes on Burkes Garden!
This past Saturday, BRDC staff and friends set off on an expedition to see the superb bird species of Burkes Garden in Tazewell, VA.
2023 Summer Camp Sign Ups are Still Open
Youth ages 6-17 will benefit from Blue Ridge Discover Center’s unique approach to summertime experiences.
Upcoming Events at BRDC!
We have many exciting events coming up in February that we cannot wait!
It's Fern-ally Time to Explore Winter Flora!
Through the cold, neutral-colored months of winter, seeing the shades green of ferns is a driving force in keeping us sane until springtime.
Sign up for 2023 Summer Camp today!
We are excited to announce that registrations for the 2023 Summer Programs and Overnight Adventures are now OPEN to the public!
Mt. Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally coming this February!
We are so excited to announce the Mount Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally on February 17-18th!
Nature's Little Elf Workshop is Almost Here!
It’s crafts and cocoa galore at our Nature’s Little Elf Workshop!
Birding Adventures
We have got birds on the brain at BRDC and have enjoyed every second of it!
The Twin County Community Foundation Sponsors Residential Education at BRDC
The Twin County Community Foundation (TCCF) continues to support Blue Ridge Discovery Center through a grant to get students outside engaged in nature.
Fall Rally Re-Cap!
We were so excited to host the first ever Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally this October!
Residential Program with Carroll County
Here at BRDC, we have been so elated to have been able to host 150 6th graders from Carroll County for a three weekend residential program.
Naturalist/Educator Position Opening
Join Blue Ridge Discovery Center as the Naturalist/Educator and help connect our regional youth and adults to one of the greatest natural treasures in the East.
Rally, Rally, Rally!
The rally is quickly approaching and we are so excited to share some of the program lineup!
Mt. Roger's Fall Naturalist Rally Keynote Speaker: Michael St. Germain
Read about Michael St. Germain and the bat species found in Virginia!
It's Hummingbird Migration Season!
We are about one week away from the official start of Fall, which means it is time for hummingbird migration!
Pre-Order Your Fall Naturalist Rally T-Shirt!
Our Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally is a little over a month away and we could not be more excited! We have opened pre-orders for the limited edition Fall Naturalist Rally t-shirt.
Residential Overnight Programs at BRDC
Blue Ridge Discovery Center is thrilled to welcome Carroll County Middle School next week for our residential overnight program with their rising 6th graders!