Calendar of Upcoming Events
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. xxxxx
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MONTHLY PUBLIC PROGRAMS
HIKE WITH A NATURALIST
1st Wednesday of Every Month
9 a.m.–11a.m.
Our first Wednesday of the month hike for
those members and nonmembers who prefer
to hike in a group. Come and discover some
of the flora and fauna of the Bull Run
Mountains.
This program is free; all are welcome.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
BUILD YOUR OWN OWL BOX
March 13th — Saturday 9-11 a.m.
Come learn about the natural history of owls and build your own screech owl box. Owl boxes provide nesting cavities for screech owls as those habitats decline in natural settings.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $45/ Non-members: $60.
HOPEWELL OBSERVATORY
March 20th — Saturday Evening, Exact time TBD
Join us for an evening of stargazing at Hopewell Observatory. Mars and some spectacular deep sky objects (Orion nebula, the Pleiades, Crab nebula, etc.) will be up in the night sky. Dress warmly. Event subject to clear skies.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $15/ Non-members: $20.
OLD HOME SITES
April 17th — Saturday 8:30a.m.-11a.m.
BRMC is thrilled to continue our exploration of old home sites with an extra treat. Go beyond the trails as we explore cemeteries, 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.
WETLAND MITIGATION BANK WALK
May 1st — Saturday, 8-10 a.m.
Ever wonder exactly what a wetland mitigation bank is? Come find out with BRMC's natural resource manager, Kristin Wolf, as she takes you on a tour of a local mitigation bank. Participants will learn how a man-made wetland is created, while investigating the soils, plants, and animals unique to wetland ecosystems. Bring your binoculars to view Spring migratory birds too!
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $5/ Non-members: $10.
ACCOTINK BAY OUTING
May 15th — Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come join us for a spring outing to the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge located on Fort Belvoir Army Base. John Crossen and a member of the Fort Belvoir Environmental and Natural Resources Division will lead us on an expedition to see nesting ospreys, otters, beaver, muskrat, turtles and an abundance of other wetland wildlife. Bring your lunch as we will eat in one of the many outdoor spaces available there.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $10/ Non-members: $15.
HERPETOLOGY CAMP
Session 1: June 24th-25th
Session 2: June 28th-29th
9:00a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. BRMC invites your child to spend two days hiking and handling, searching, and observing salamanders, frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles on our preserve. As we discover more about these unique creatures, your child will add to his or her understanding of natural systems. Ages 7-12.
Limited to 15 participants per session.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $100/ Non-members: $125.
PRE-SCHOOL NATURE CAMP
July 12th-16th
Monday thru Friday 10:00a.m.-12:00m.
At this week-long camp, young children will be exposed to the outdoors and wildlife. They will explore the life on the Bull Run Mountains through a series of discovery hikes, nature crafts, and games. Ages 4-6.
Limited to 10 participants.
Pre-registration required.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $125/ Non-members: $150.
SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Session 1: July 26th-30th
Session 2: August 2nd-6th
Monday- Friday, 9a.m.-4p.m.
BRMC invites your child to spend a naturefilled week interacting with the natural world. Each day we will focus on different plants and animals in the Bull Run Mountains. Campers will add to their understanding of natural systems through hikes, stream walks, games, and eco-dramas. Ages 7-12.
Limited to 15 participants per session.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $250/ Non-members: $300.
CHESAPEAKE WATERSHED WORKSHOP
August 9th-12th
Monday thru Thursday 9:00a.m.-4p.m.
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy (BRMC) will offer an educational workshop for youth ages 13-18 focused on the conservation of the rivers and streams that flow into the Chesapeake Bay. The four-day workshop will begin with an overview of stream ecology and natural history. We will then spend Day 2 exploring the headwater streams in the Bull Run Mountains. Day 3 will be spent downstream in the Little Bull Run, and Day 4 will be spent in Turkey Run National Park along the banks of the Potomac River. At each location students will perform stream monitoring, vegetation analyses, and stream habitat and riparian buffer evaluations.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $300/ Non-members: $350.
