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.
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).
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.
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.
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.)
