Keely Doyle 10/5/22 Keely Doyle 10/5/22

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.

Keely Doyle 10/5/22 Keely Doyle 10/5/22

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.

Keely Doyle 9/28/22 Keely Doyle 9/28/22

Rally, Rally, Rally!

The rally is quickly approaching and we are so excited to share some of the program lineup!

Keely Doyle 9/21/22 Keely Doyle 9/21/22

Mt. Roger's Fall Naturalist Rally Keynote Speaker: Michael St. Germain

Read about Michael St. Germain and the bat species found in Virginia!

Keely Doyle 9/14/22 Keely Doyle 9/14/22

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!

Keely Doyle 9/7/22 Keely Doyle 9/7/22

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.

Keely Doyle 8/30/22 Keely Doyle 8/30/22

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!

Keely Doyle 8/23/22 Keely Doyle 8/23/22

Fall Naturalist Rally coming this October!

We are so excited to announce the Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally on October 14-16th!

Keely Doyle 8/16/22 Keely Doyle 8/16/22

Virginia Tech Wildlife Student Research at the BRDC

Lisa Benish 7/12/22 Lisa Benish 7/12/22

Seeking Applications for Naturalist/Educator

Blue Ridge Discovery Center is seeking applications for a Naturalist/Educator (N/E) to help connect our regional youth and adults to one of the greatest natural treasures in the east. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of stewards.

Aaron Floyd 4/19/22 Aaron Floyd 4/19/22

Rooms for a Naturalist

We are offering 16 beautifully restored rooms with the ability to sleep 68 individuals in the historic 1924 Konnarock Training School!

Anonymous 4/12/22 Anonymous 4/12/22

Drawing From Nature with Suzanne Stryk

The Blue Ridge Discovery Center is excited to announce that the talented artist and author, Suzanne Stryk will be leading a “Drawing From Nature” session at the 48th Annual Spring Naturalist Rally.

Ali Reilly 4/5/22 Ali Reilly 4/5/22

48th Annual MRNR Keynote Speaker

The 48th Annual MRNR keynote speaker is wetland ecologist, wildlife biologist, and author, Thomas Biebighauser.

Aaron Floyd 3/29/22 Aaron Floyd 3/29/22

The Rally is back!

We are very excited to announce the return of the Naturalist Rally!! After a two year remote hiatus the 48th Annual Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally is back in full force May 6-8! Online ticket purchasing and room reservation is now available.

Lisa Benish 3/8/22 Lisa Benish 3/8/22

Summer Camp Scholarship Opportunity

Do you have a child that loves nature…birds in particular? One that really wants a deeper connection with nature and the wonders of the Blue Ridge? Well, we have a camp for them!

Lisa Benish 2/16/22 Lisa Benish 2/16/22

Seeking Applications for Chief Naturalist/Educator

Blue Ridge Discovery Center is seeking applications for a Chief Naturalist/Educator (N/E) to help connect our regional youth and adults to one of the greatest natural treasures in the east. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your leadership and management skills and make a lasting impact on the next generation of stewards.

Lisa Benish 1/25/22 Lisa Benish 1/25/22

February Events

As the temperatures cool down, Blue Ridge Discovery Center isn’t slowing down! With darkness settling in sooner in the evenings, we are entering the prime season for stargazing. And with trees and shrubs losing their foliage, the winter months allow for fewer visual obstructions during birdwatching, including sighting rare wintering birds from the far north. There’s something for everyone over the coming months. Join us! Click event titles for more information.