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Get Outside Hikes

  • Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail Beaver Dam Road Hillsville, VA, 24343 United States (map)

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: Sunday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Location:  Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail

Cost:  FREE, but registration is required. (Includes all instruction, materials, and supplies.) Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Registration: Please sign up using the button below.

Limit: 20

This program will be offered on Saturday or Sunday through October 2021 at various locations within the Twin Counties. Email lisa@blueridgediscoverycenter.org for more information.

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