Calendar of Upcoming Events
Updated: 15 March 08
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—see
below), 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.
Free to all participants.
NEW!—TEA OF THE MONTH CLUB
2nd Wednesday of Every Month
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Starting October 10th, 2007
We are pleased to introduce a new event—a monthly woodland
tea party. We will take a short hike in which we will learn
about a new variety of local flora each month, and will then
brew and drink tea made from it.
Pre-registration required.
Members: $10/Non-members: $15 or
Members: $100/Non-members: $150 for the entire year.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
NEW YEAR'S DAY HIKE
January 1st
Tuesday 9 a.m.
BRMC invites you to join us for our New Year's Day hike. Join BRMC on Tuesday, January 1st, at 9 a.m. at the Mountain House. This event substitutes for our walking series in January.
This program is free; all are welcome.
WINTER NATURE CAMP
January 21st
Monday 9a.m.–4 p.m.
Join BRMC for a winter adventure and learn more about the
winter woods. Birds are more easily seen in leafless trees and
sounds are magnified in the winter stillness. Dress for the
weather—snow makes these camps all the more fun, then we
can track the animals on the mountains.
Pre-registration required.
BRMC Members: $50/ Non-members: $75.
FAT TUESDAY VOLUNTEER PARTY
February 5th
Tuesday 7 p.m.
BRMC invites all our volunteers to a Mountain House party to
show our appreciation for all of your efforts. We will provide
beverages including beer and wine. Please bring a potluck
dish to share. Please RSVP to mk@brmconservany.org, so we
can be sure to have enough drinks.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
February 19th
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
7037532631
or mk@brmconservancy.org for more details.
Cost: $50/person.
AMPHIBIANS OF SPRING
March 5th
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 5th
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 an
incredible act based on diaries, letters, and other primary
sources. Space is limited and spots fill early.
Pre-registration required.
BRMC Members: $25/ Non-members: $30.
HERPETOLOGY CAMP
Session I: Thursday and Friday, June 26th-27th
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Session II: Monday and Tuesday, June 30th-July 1st
9:00 a.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 nature.
Herpetology Camp Activities (Activities may be changed to accommodate weather)
Day One
- 9 a.m. Sign-in and orientation at the Mountain House on Beverley Mill Drive
- Intro to reptiles and amphibians
- Herp Hike
- Lunch
- Herpetology Games
- Classroom discussion with live animals
- 4:00 p.m. End of day one
- 9 a.m. Arrive at the Mountain House
- Mountain ramble with Marty Martin — pre-eminent rattlesnake expert in the east
- Snack & lunch in the field
- Return to Mountain House
- Herpetology Games
- Stream walk
- 4:00 p.m. Camp closing
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Ages 7-12. The session will be limited to 15 participants.
Full payment is required to hold your spot.
Pre-registration required.
Download brochure (.pdf).
BRMC Members: $100/ Non-members: $125.
BRMC Tee-shirt & hat available for purchase
Program Fee Includes:
Nature Notebook
Snake Bag
PRE-SCHOOL NATURE CAMP
July 7th-11th
Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy invites your preschool child to spend a nature-filled week as he or she interacts with the natural world and with other children in developing an appreciation of nature. Campers will explore the life on the Bull Run Mountains through a series of discovery hikes, nature crafts, and games.
Pre-School Camp Activities
Activities begin promptly at 10 a.m. each day at the Mountain House, located on Beverly Mill Drive
Monday
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Discovery hike
- Games
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Reptile and Amphibian hike
- Herp handling
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Stream discovery
- Life under a microscope
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Bugs and slugs
- Spiders and friends
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Butterflies and Moths
- Animal handling and release
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For Children ages 4-6. The session will be limited to 10 participants.
Full payment is required to hold your spot.
Pre-registration required.
Download brochure (.pdf).
BRMC Members: $125/ Non-members: $150.
BRMC Tee-shirt & hat available for purchase
SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Session I: July 28th-August 1st
Session II: August 4th-8th
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy invites your child to spend a nature-filled week as he or she interacts with the natural world and with other children that share a common appreciation of nature. Each day we will focus on different animals and plants and that make their home in the Bull Run Mountains. Campers will add to their understanding of nature through a combination of hikes, stream walks, animal handling, games, and eco-dramas.
Summer Nature Camp Activities
Activities begin promptly at 9 a.m. each day at the Mountain House, located on Beverly Mill Drive
Monday
- Sign-in and orientation at the Mountain House
- Nature tool box
- Ravine ramble
- Games
- Spiders and friends
- Begin Eco-dramas
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Herp day—Reptiles and Amphibians
- Learn to handle specimens inside and out in the field
- Games
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Morning birding as we observe bird boxes
- Eco-dramas
- Stream walk
- Games
- Macroinvertebrates & Microscopes
- Meet at the Mountain House
- High Point deep woods mountain hike
- Lunch with a view
- Games
- Meet at the Mountain House
- Butterflies, Moths, Beetles, Spiders and more
- Handle then release animals
- Games
- Closing ceremonies
- Present Eco-dramas
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Ages 7-12. Each session will be limited to 15 participants.
Full payment is required to hold your spot.
Pre-registration required.
Download brochure (.pdf).
BRMC Members: $250/ Non-members: $300.
BRMC Tee-shirt & hat available for purchase
Program Fee Includes:
Nature Notebook
Nature Study Tool Box
Wood Cookie Name Tag
We will offer another week of our Pre-School Nature Camp or Summer Nature Camp by demand.
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.)
