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43rd Annual Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally
May
12
to May 14

43rd Annual Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally

This BRDC signature event highlights the crown jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia.  The Mount Rogers area, which includes Virginia's three tallest peaks, has long fascinated scholars and explorers.  Not only is there a wide variation in altitude, there are many different ecosystems and mini-ecosystems within a short drive or hike of each other. This area is a naturalist's dream come true.

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Star watch at Point Lookout Mountain
Dec
13

Star watch at Point Lookout Mountain

Join Blue Ridge Discovery Center's amateur astronomer and naturalist Evan Worrell as we explore heavenly bodies and the depths of the awe-inspiring universe in this intriguing hour-long program starting at 6:00pm on Point Lookout Mountain (meeting between 5:15 - 5:30 at the Food City Parking lot in Independence).  Evan will help you identify constellations and talk about their ancient mythologies but the real treat is the peak of the Geminid meteor shower just after sunset. 

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Sep
18
to Sep 19

Bio Blitz: Rocky Knob

BRDC will be sending a contingent of naturalists to assist with the Bio Blitz at Rock Castle Gorge hosted by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. If you are interested in joining our group please contact us at: info@blueridgediscoverycenter.org

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