Join us for our inaugural family-focused Get Outside Program hike, in conjunction with the nationwide First Day Hike!
Blue Ridge Discovery Center’s Get Outside Program connects families of Grayson and Carroll Counties and the City of Galax to nature through hands-on, active, outdoor natural history activities. The components of this program include: observational hiking, outdoor activity, and natural history education. Participants will get outside with their families to explore, discover, and share their experiences during a short hike in local areas. Activities include a scavenger hunt and the chance to earn a BRDC patch!
Activity Highlights:
Explore the biodiversity of the region
Activate observational skills
Participate in natural history activities
Earn a patch
Ages: All! This program is intended for families.
Date: Friday, January 1st, 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: New River Trail, Dannelly Park, Galax
Cost: FREE, but registration is required. (Includes all instruction, materials, and supplies.) Participants are responsible for face masks and reusable water bottles.
Registration: Registration is required for this event. Please sign up using the button below.
Limit: 8
This program will be offered on additional select dates January - October 2021. Email outreach@blueridgediscoverycenter.org to be notified of future event dates.