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Calendar of Upcoming Events

Updated: 20Dec08

Unless otherwise noted, all events start at the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy (BRMC) Mountain House (See the Area Map for directions.)

Call (703) 753-2631 for more information about the events listed below.

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MONTHLY PUBLIC PROGRAMS

HIKE WITH A NATURALIST

1st Wednesday of Every Month
9 a.m.–noon

Our first Wednesday of the month hike (except January), for those members and non-members that don't like to hike alone. Come and discover some of the flora and fauna of the Bull Run Mountains.
This program is free; all are welcome.

TEA OF THE MONTH CLUB

2nd Wednesday of Every Month
2p.m.—4 p.m.

Each second Wednesday we enjoy a woodland tea party with freshly brewed herbal tea and light fare. We take a short hike in which we learn about a new variety of local flora and its medicinal values. We will then brew and drink tea made from the plants we collect.
Pre-registration required.
Members: $10/Non-members: $15


PUBLIC PROGRAMS

NEW YEAR'S DAY HIKE

January 1st
Thursday 9 a.m.

BRMC invites you to join us for our annual New Year's Day hike. We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Mountain House. This event substitutes for our “Hike with a Naturalist” in January.
This program is free; all are welcome.

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BUILD YOUR OWN WORM BIN COMPOSTER

January 24th
Saturday 9:30a.m.—noon

Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about worms! Observe a working worm bin and discuss how these creatures create compost that can be used around your yard and garden. Construct your very own worm bin to take home with you! Start harvesting compost from your worm bin in several months, just in time for your summer garden. Building materials and worms will be supplied.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $75/ Non-members: $90.


DYKE MARSH BIRD WATCHING FIELD TRIP

February 7th
Saturday 8a.m.—noon

Join a BRMC naturalist on a bird watching field trip along the Potomac River at Dyke Marsh in Alexandria, Virginia. Covering 380 acres, Dyke Marsh represents the largest remaining piece of freshwater tidal wetlands in the Washington Metropolitan area. Nearly 300 species of birds have been observed at the marsh. Meet at the Mountain House at 8a.m to carpool to Dyke Marsh. At 9a.m. our bird walk will begin at the Haul Road, led by a Friends of Dyke Marsh volunteer. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles.
Pre-registration is required.
Suggested Donation: $30
(Your donation will be split between Friends of Dyke Marsh and BRMC. For more information about Friends of Dyke Marsh, please visit www.fodm.org).

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ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

February 10th
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

Be part of our annual fundraising event at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and lively conversation as we celebrate another progressive year as stewards of the Bull Run Mountains. Please contact us at 703-753-2631 or mk@brmconservancy.org for more details.
Cost: $50/person.


NATURE DAY

February 16th
Monday 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Looking for a fun-filled educational experience on President’s Day? Then join BRMC for a nature-filled day of activities. We will spend the day exploring and investigating our preserve for the first signs of spring.
Ages 7-12. Space is limited.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $50/ Non-members: $75.

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WOODCOCK WALK and LECTURE

February 28th
Saturday 6—9p.m.

Join BRMC and Environmental Studies at Airlie for an evening lecture and walk to enjoy the American woodcocks’ spring territorial and courtship flights. We will meet at the Mountain House at 6p.m. and then drive to Clifton Farm to watch American woodcocks perform flight displays that would amaze any world traveling birder.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $10/ Non-members: $15.


AMPHIBIANS OF SPRING

March 4th
Wednesday 7–9 p.m.

Last year we found hundreds of spring peepers, upland chorus frogs, wood frogs, and spotted salamanders along with lots of egg masses. Grab your red lights and boots. Let’s see what we can find this year!
Pre-registration required.
BRMC Members: $10/ Non-members: $15.


OLD HOME SITES

April 4th
Saturday 8:30–11 a.m.

BRMC is thrilled to continue our exploration of old home sites with an extra treat. Go beyond the trails as we explore cemetaries, foundations, and clearings that mark past residences. Then sit back and enjoy a hot breakfast in the woods as Marcia Markey, a local historian, performs a historical re-enactment based on diaries, letters, and other primary sources. Space is limited and spots fill early.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $25/ Non-members: $30.

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Attention all members:
Refer two new members to BRMC and we will waive the fee for one program of your choice!
You may use the registration form or have them contact us directly.
Make sure they know to tell us who referred them! (Sorry, camps and day-long programs excluded.)


Bull Run Mountains Conservancy Box 210 Broad Run, Virginia 20137
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