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.
Seeking Applications for Naturalist/Educator
Blue Ridge Discovery Center is seeking applications for a Naturalist/Educator (N/E) and help connect our regional youth and adults to one of the greatest natural treasures in the east. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in our community while building naturalist skills.
Seeking Applications for Bookkeeper/Administrator
Blue Ridge Discovery Center is seeking applications for a Bookkeeper/Administrator to help build the structural framework for our future. 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.
A Mountain of a Milestone
During the Wine Down in the Wilderness event this past weekend, 10 women gathered from across the region to share time together in nature, from seasoned naturalists to budding beginners, from coffee in the courtyard to a mountaintop picnic. And in that time, something was established beyond new friendships.
Butterflies and Community Science
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful elements of the natural world, and scientists now recognize that they can also serve as one important indicator of the health of ecosystems.
Coming Up this Sunday: Picnic with Raptors!
Come out to Mahogany Rock on Sunday, September 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm for a chance to view migratory raptors during their fall migration!
Goatsuckers
Inappropriately named, nighthawks are not as nocturnal as once thought nor are they related to hawks.
BRDC's Fall 2019 Events Announced
Spy a flock of nighthawks, watch a kettle of migratory raptors, find inspiration in the fall forest, or take up fly fishing. Register today to join us for one of our upcoming events!
Reflections on the 2019 Summer Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally
“Leave the beaten track behind occasionally and dive into the woods.” - Alexander Graham Bell
During the 4th Annual Summer Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally last weekend, over 150 naturalists came together at Blue Ridge Discovery Center’s new Campground & Field Station to enjoy one of the world’s most fascinating treasures.
Schedule Announced for the 4th Annual Summer Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally
We invite you to join us and a host of expert guides for a weekend of exploration and discovery across the Blue Ridge August 16th-18th! Come out for a field trip, or for the whole weekend! Continue reading for the full schedule of events.
FISH ON THE FLY
The rains came, the streams swelled, but that did not discourage our group of avid fly fishing campers. They spent every waking moment tying flies, setting up and taking down gear, loading gear, traveling, and FISHING! Lots of FISHING!
Virginia Women's Monument Honors Laura Copenhaver
The installation of the Virginia Women’s Monument is currently underway in Richmond, honoring women whose achievements and contributions have had a significant impact on the Commonwealth over the course of Virginia’s 400-year history. Among the women selected to be featured in twelve life-sized bronze statues is Laura Copenhaver, co-founder of the Konnarock Training School, the historic gem that is to become our future Discovery Center.