
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.

2023 BRDC Summer Camps
Sign your young nature-lover up for one of our overnight summer camps!

Winter Rally Re-Cap
We were so delighted to host the first ever Mount Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally this past weekend!

BRDC takes on Burkes Garden!
This past Saturday, BRDC staff and friends set off on an expedition to see the superb bird species of Burkes Garden in Tazewell, VA.

2023 Summer Camp Sign Ups are Still Open
Youth ages 6-17 will benefit from Blue Ridge Discover Center’s unique approach to summertime experiences.

Upcoming Events at BRDC!
We have many exciting events coming up in February that we cannot wait!

It's Fern-ally Time to Explore Winter Flora!
Through the cold, neutral-colored months of winter, seeing the shades green of ferns is a driving force in keeping us sane until springtime.

Sign up for 2023 Summer Camp today!
We are excited to announce that registrations for the 2023 Summer Programs and Overnight Adventures are now OPEN to the public!

Mt. Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally coming this February!
We are so excited to announce the Mount Rogers Winter Naturalist Rally on February 17-18th!
