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!

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.

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.

We are excited to announce that we have recently been awarded a challenge grant that, when matched by donations within the community, will push us to fully achieving our restoration goal for our future Center! 

Art is a key component of Blue Ridge Discovery Center’s approach to discovery. Art provides each of us - regardless of perceived ability - with the opportunity to observe closely, to ask questions, and communicate our findings. In other words, it allows us to explore, discover, and share.

One member of our community, Suzanne Stryk, has devoted a great deal of time to the observation and investigation of nature, communicating her findings through sketches, paintings, and assemblages.

The team at Great Outdoor Provision Co. set out to tell the story of Blue Ridge Discovery Center. But it's not just about us. This is a story about you, about your kids, about the mountains and forests and streams that we appreciate together. This is a story 10,000 people strong.

Through the ingenuity, brute force, and determination of a group of volunteers led by Luke Benish, the beginnings of our first on-site nature trail have been established!

The high-elevation forests of the Blue Ridge provide habitat for a number of species not found at lower elevations, or anywhere else in the world. Among these unique species is the spruce-fir moss spider.

From the birds of the balds to the rapids of the river, Blue Ridge Discovery Center offers an array of opportunities for youth to engage in the Summer Outside. Read on to learn about our 2019 Summer Camps, including how you can take advantage of our discount offers and claim your child’s spot!