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; donations accepted.
January: Geology
February: Winter Tree Identification
March: Amphibians
April: Spring Ephemerals
May: Ferns and their Allies
TRAIL WORK SATURDAYS
1st Saturday of Every Month
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Join BRMC, Virginia Outdoors Foundation, and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club in our efforts to improve the trail system on the Mountain. We’ll be continuing our work on Fern Hollow and beyond.
This program is free; all are welcome.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
ART ON THE MOUNTAIN
June 8th — Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enjoy a guided hike to abeautiful location on the Preserve, then paint! We provide a canvas, acrylics and a light snack, you bring your imagination. The Preserve will inspire you to try something new or brush up on your creative skills.
Pre-registration is required.
BRMC Members: $10/ Non-members: $15.
Supply Fee (not charged if you provide your own canvas, paints and brushes): $15
HERPETOLOGY CAMP
Session 1: June 20th—21st
Session 2: June 24th—25th
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: $150.
Budding Naturalist Camp
August 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 is required.
BRMC Members: $125/Non-members: $175.
Vernal Pool Teacher Workshop
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy invites elementary, middle, and high school teachers to a day-long Vernal Pools workshop. Vernal pools are temporary bodies of fresh water that provide important habitat for many species. The workshop will focus on vernal pools and the amphibian life that uses these small fishless bodies of water to reproduce. The workshop will include:
Each teacher will be provided instructional materials on vernal pool habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a net for sampling ephemeral wetlands, and a booklet describing the process of constructing a vernal pool.
Two one-day workshops will be held:
- Friday, July 19th, 9am-4pm
- Friday, August 9th, 9am-4pm
Each session will be capped at 10 participants. Due to generous support from the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, the cost to participants will be only $20/person. Please contact BRMC at 703-753-2631 or at info@brmconservancy.org to register or register online at www.brmconservancy.org. Support for this program provided by the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, generated from the sale of Chesapeake Bay license plates.
Pre-registration is required.
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SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Session 1: July 22nd—July 26th
Session 2: July 29th-August 2nd
Monday- Friday, 9a.m.-4p.m.
BRMC invites your child to spend a nature-filled 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 5th—8th
Monday thru Thursday 9:00a.m.-4p.m.
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: $200/Non-members: $250.
