Winter’s Embrace: Celebrating the Holiday Season
As winter blankets our beloved Blue Ridge Mountains, the Blue Ridge Discovery Center extends warm holiday wishes to all those who marvel in the wonder of the natural world.
Wildlife Preparing for Winter: Reptiles
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?
Wildlife Preparing for Winter: Small Mammals
Here in Southwest Virginia, our forests and fields are home to an array of mice, moles, shrews, voles, and squirrels.
November in Review
As we watch our first snow of the season fall and it truly feels like winter is setting in, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the past month at BRDC.
Expressing Gratitude
This time of year is all about gratitude, and here at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, we have a lot to be thankful for.
Containing Wonder - Creating Terrariums
As the days get shorter and nature prepares to rest, getting outside can be harder—and certainly colder! Now is the perfect time to bring a little bit of nature inside by crafting a terrarium.
It's Fall Rally Time!
The Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally is almost here and we are excited to explore, discover and share!
The Summer Rally has Come and Gone...
The 2023 Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally has come and gone. Here’s a recap of the weekend.
A Wilderness Expedition
Over the entire Wilderness Expedition we covered over 27 miles of trail.
New River Expedition-Take 2
Last week, more campers joined our guides on one more four-day, 30-mile kayaking trip down the New River.
New River Expedition Recap
The first New River Expedition of 2023 is already over! Check out our recap of the trip!
Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally this August!
Mark your calendars, the Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally is coming up on August 18-20, 2023!
Summertime Fun at BRDC
When our rain garden is at peak green and the pollinators are in full swing, we know a lively summer has begun at Blue Ridge Discovery Center.
Happenings at BRDC!
Blue Ridge Discovery Center has been a very exciting place the last couple of weeks!
Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally
All in all, the 49th annual Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally was an inspiring weekend of sharing through exploration and discovery of the wonders of the Blue Ridge.
Spring MRNR this Weekend!
Happy rally week everyone! We are so excited to share the programs that will be at our Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally.
2023 BRDC Awards
We are very excited to share the awards Blue Ridge Discovery Center and staff have won so far this year.
It's Almost Spring Rally Time!
The Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally is almost here and we are so excited to share some of the programs!
Dr. Marcella Kelly to Speak at Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally
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.