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.
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
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.
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.
Goatsuckers
Inappropriately named, nighthawks are not as nocturnal as once thought nor are they related to hawks.
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!
Expedition on the New
Twelve eager young people and four BRDC staff set out on one of our favorite summer adventures: a four-day, three-night expedition down the New River, camping on its banks by night and paddling on its waters by day.
At the Summit
A beautiful week of sunshine and cool weather was spent with the 5th graders from Summit School.
The Rain Did NOT Dampen the Weekend
The 45th Annual Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally, held May 10th-12th was a big success!
Trout in the Classroom
Release day is a big deal for students as they set free nearly 100 tiny brook trout after watching and caring for them over the span of an entire school year
Happenings with BRDC in the Schools
Each month, BRDC shares elements of the natural history of the region with the students in elementary schools in Grayson and Washington Counties.
Enrichment with Galax Middle School
What a week loaded with lots of fun both inside and out! The students of Galax Middle School played games, made camp, knapped arrowheads, and caught BIG fish.
BRDC Science Fair - Grayson County Middle Schools
The fun and excitement continues as 246 students in Grayson County competed for prizes at the 3rd Annual BRDC Science Fair!
Mountain Boomer
You may wonder why this small tree squirrel has caught my attention and is now being shared in writing
Discovering the Wilds of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
It is Wilderness Discovery Camp. Five days based at Scales Campground with daily excursions covering approximately 30 miles of trail. They left no area unexplored, seeking new discoveries at every turn.
Fly Fishing Camp
They set out to experience all the habitats and environs of the prominent fish species of the area and that they did!
The Crew on the New!
Loading their gear for the trip, the Crew pushed off the banks of the New and traveled downstream for four days covering roughly 20+ river miles!
A Week of Discovery
Thirteen kids joined BRDC at Matthews State Forest Pavilion for Discovery Day Camp.