Mount Rogers summer Naturalist Rally
August 8-10, 2025
As summer’s intense heat fades, escape to the cool mountain air, where wildflowers are at their peak, pollinators are buzzing, and water temperatures are perfect for all kinds of aquatic fun. Join this rally to experience the incredible beauty of high-altitude nature.
Keynote Speaker
Join us for the Friday Night Keynote Speaker and learn about a fascinating natural history topic in the region.
Friday night Programs
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Saturday morning Programs
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Saturday afternoon Programs
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Saturday night Programs
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sunday morning Programs
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Rally Schedule
Friday
2:00pm: Guest Check-In
4:00pm: Rally Registration
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Dinner (Pre-registration Required)
6:45pm: Rally Welcome & Announcements
7:00pm: Featured Speaker & Youth Program
8:30pm: Night Programs
Saturday
7:00am: Registration & Trip Selection; Breakfast (Pre-registration Required) & Coffee
8:00am - 11:30am: Morning Field Trips & Youth Programs
11:30am - 1:00pm: Lunch (Pre-registration Required)
1:00pm - 4:30pm: Afternoon Field Trips & Youth Programs
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Dinner (Pre-registration Required)
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Youth Programs
8:30pm: Night Programs
Sunday
7:00am - 8:00am: Breakfast (Pre-registration Required)
8:00am - 11:00am: Morning Field Trips
11:00am: Guest Check-Out
Available in unisex size S, M, L, XL, & XXL. T-shirt is 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/polyester.
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