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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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5 blue ridge mountains Events Found
Spring Wildflower Hike
Enjoy the first blooms of the year with BRDC staff on a guided walk. We'll meet at BRDC and depart from there. This event is a member-only event. Registration is required. Additional information will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
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Member-only event
4/26/26
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Apr
26
Spring Wildflower Hike
Enjoy the first blooms of the year with BRDC staff on a guided walk. We'll meet at BRDC and depart from there. This event is a member-only event. Registration is required. Additional information will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
Member-only even...
Member-only event
In-Person
Apr 26, 5:00 PM ET
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Discovery Camp
This adventure-filled camp is perfect for naturalists ages 11-14 interested in all things outdoors. Campers will hike some of the highest peaks in Virginia, kayak the oldest river in North America, and explore one of the rarest ecosystems- the spruce-fir forest. All they while, they will discover the countless species that call these places home. Beside hiking and kayaking, activities include fly fishing, snorkeling, backpacking, birding, and more. Camp runs from Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM through Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
Free
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Discovery Camp
This adventure-filled camp is perfect for naturalists ages 11-14 interested in all things outdoors. Campers will hike some of the highest peaks in Virginia, kayak the oldest river in North America, and explore one of the rarest ecosystems- the spruce-fir forest. All they while, they will discover the countless species that call these places home. Beside hiking and kayaking, activities include fly fishing, snorkeling, backpacking, birding, and more. Camp runs from Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM through Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Free
In-Person
Jul 13, 6:00 PM ET
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Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally
Join us for the Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally! There's something for the entire family with a keynote speaker Friday evening followed by nighttime explorations. Saturday promises a full day of expert-led nature programs and youth programming. Topics include salamanders, wildflowers, geology, birding, fishing, cultural history, mammals, medicinal plants, general natural history, and much, much more! Event runs Friday August 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM through Saturday August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Register for the rally, buy meal tickets, and reserve a room.
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
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Registration and meal tickets available
8/7/26
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7
Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally
Join us for the Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally! There's something for the entire family with a keynote speaker Friday evening followed by nighttime explorations. Saturday promises a full day of expert-led nature programs and youth programming. Topics include salamanders, wildflowers, geology, birding, fishing, cultural history, mammals, medicinal plants, general natural history, and much, much more! Event runs Friday August 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM through Saturday August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Register for the rally, buy meal tickets, and reserve a room.
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Registration and meal tickets available
In-Person
Aug 7, 6:00 PM ET
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Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch
At the Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch migration site, viewers can count thousands of raptors in just one day! This year we will return to Mahogany Rock for the 2026 annual count to hopefully spot raptors "kettling" in the thermal updrafts and making their way south for the winter. The height of activity is between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. BRDC staff will be on site during these times from September 21-24. Anyone is welcome to join! Learn how to identify species by silhouette and flight pattern, and contribute to citizen science while witnessing the wonder of fall migration. Bring a lawn chair, sack lunch, water, and binoculars if you have them.
Mahogany Rock Overlook
Free
9/20/26
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Sep
20
Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch
At the Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch migration site, viewers can count thousands of raptors in just one day! This year we will return to Mahogany Rock for the 2026 annual count to hopefully spot raptors "kettling" in the thermal updrafts and making their way south for the winter. The height of activity is between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. BRDC staff will be on site during these times from September 21-24. Anyone is welcome to join! Learn how to identify species by silhouette and flight pattern, and contribute to citizen science while witnessing the wonder of fall migration. Bring a lawn chair, sack lunch, water, and binoculars if you have them.
Free
In-Person
Sep 20, 2:00 PM ET
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Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally
A multi-day naturalist rally event at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. Registration includes options for meal tickets and room reservations. Event runs from Friday 2:00 PM through Sunday 11:00 AM.
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
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10/16/26
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Oct
16
Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally
A multi-day naturalist rally event at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. Registration includes options for meal tickets and room reservations. Event runs from Friday 2:00 PM through Sunday 11:00 AM.
Registration and...
Registration and meal tickets available
In-Person
Oct 16, 7:00 PM ET
Naturalist
Environmental Science
Nature Education
Outdoor Learning
Blue Ridge Mountains
Multi-Day Event
Discovery Center
Stewardship
02-09-2026
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