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.
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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
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
February 28nd — 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 and lively conversation as we celebrate another
year as educators, researchers, and stewards of the Bull Run Mountains. George Fenwick, President of American Bird Conservancy, will be the keynote speaker. Please contact us at 703-7532631 or
mk@brmconservancy.org for more details.
Please pre-register.
Cost: $50/person
WOODCOCK WALK and LECTURE
March 3th — Saturday 5-9 p.m.
Join BRMC and Environmental Studies on the Piedmont for an evening stroll and sit to enjoy the American woodcocks’ spring territorial and courtship flights. We will meet at Clifton Farm at 5 p.m. 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 7rd — Wednesday 7 p.m.-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 is required.
BRMC Members: $10/ Non-members: $15.
HOMESCHOOL OFFERINGS
Geology: March 14th—Wednesday 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Discovery Hike: April 18th—Wednesday 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Freshwater Ecology: May 9th—Wednesday 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
This spring we will be hosting a series of classes for homeschoolers. Each will provide an engaging learning activity in the outdoors.
Pre-registration is required.
$5 per attendee per session.
OLD HOME SITES
April 21st — 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 enjoy a hot breakfast in the woods as Marcia Markey, a local historian, performs an historical reenactment 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.
