Join us for the 50th Annual Mount Rogers Spring Naturalist Rally!

Join us for our Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally.

The Spring Rally gives us a chance to explore Mt. Rogers.

The Winter Rally is a time to celebrate what thrives in the great outdoors during the more chilly months of the year.

The Spring Rally gives us a chance to explore Mt. Rogers.

Join the BRDC team for a volunteer weekend in lieu of the Summer Naturalist Rally.

The Mt Rogers Naturalist Rally: Scavenger Hunt Edition is a self-guided, hands-on exploration of the biodiversity within a 7.5 mile radius of the Blue Ridge Discovery Center and within the MRNRA suitable for youth and adults.

May 2020 marks the 46th anniversary of the Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally. And for the first time in MRNR history, we are bringing the rally to you! This is your opportunity to explore, discover, and share the wonders of the place you call home.

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.

For the 2019 Spring Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally we have assembled a wide variety of field trips with leaders who are experts in their field and who are able to make it understandable and interesting for everyone from inquisitive amateurs to accomplished naturalists. 

Past field trips have included: birding, spring wildflowers, salamanders, edible and medicinal wild plants, biological surveys, geology, caving, hiking, mussels, astronomy, kids programming, and so much more!

Mark your calendar for this unique event for all ages!