Hike & Blueberry Picking at Old Orchard Creek Farm
*Note that the time may change, refer to official email
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Join BRC and SouthEnd Brewing Boone to explore the natural wonders of the world!
July 29: Jess Schaner, Biologist
Western Regional Field Biologist, NC Department of Natural Resources
Topic: Rare Plants and Natural Communities of the Amphibolite Mountains
In coordination with BRAHM's exhibit "Field Studies," we will be hosting a nature journaling workshop.
BRAHM Education Director Jennifer Garonzik will lead participants on a nature journaling exploration of the BRCCC streamside property. Participants will explore the local ecosystem plants and wildlife through observation, sketching in pencil, watercolor pencil, ink and wash on paper. Sketchbooks and art materials will be provided for this workshop. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy together from 12:00-1:00 in the BRCCC classroom.
After a short demonstration, the group will scatter along the pollinator meadow, which is primarily flat with a short grassy trail. The parking is in a gravel lot, and restrooms are available. Participants may wish to bring a folding chair for use while sketching, as well as water, lunch, sun and bug protection. Dress appropriately for the weather, with sturdy footwear. A rain date of August 14 is planned.
Space is limited to 15 participants; registration is required.
Register here: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/amphibohikes
*Note that the time may change - refer to official email
Good tunes, great beer, and an even greater cause. 🎶🍻
Join us Saturday, August 15 at 6 PM for the 2nd Annual Mountain Summer Jam at AMB Boone, featuring Dave Brewer & The Dead Allman Band.
This special evening brings together live music and community support, with proceeds benefiting Watauga Habitat for Humanity and Blue Ridge Conservancy.
Come raise a glass, enjoy the music, and help support two organizations making a lasting impact right here in the High Country.
🎸 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 6 PM
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome
📍 AMB Boone
🛍️ Local Food and vendors on Shakedown Street
Purchase tickets here.
BRC Hike at Three Top Mountain
*Note that the time may change, refer to official email
Join BRC and SouthEnd Brewing Boone to explore the natural wonders of the world!
Paige Patterson, Horticulturalist
NC Agriculture Extension Agent
Topic: Poisonous Plants of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Register here: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/amphibohikes
*Note that the time may change - refer to official email
New start & finish, same route!
Register here: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/amphibohikes
*Note that the time may change - refer to official email
Guided Hike at Peak Mountain
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Etienne Charles: Earth Tones
The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State.
Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition, Earth Tones, a multimedia jazz performance featuring original compositions that draw attention to people and regions that are, or soon will be, severely affected by climate change. The performance invites us into a sensory journey that includes sounds, stories, and musical idioms from at-risk coastal communities, with images and short films of disappearing mangrove swamps, coral reefs, oyster beds, seagrass, sand dunes, and mud volcanoes. Featuring musicians from the very communities most at risk, the performance balances blunt reality, eternal optimism, and surrealism, ultimately offering an exhortation to address climate change’s impact on our future.
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Celebrate Earth Day and help BRC get the Conservation Campus clean and ready for spring and summer! Bring your boots, gloves, and sunscreen.
Please RSVP to sydney@blueridgeconservancy.org and let us know you'll be joining in!
Blue Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Boone are cutting the ribbon to officially open the Rivers House Park Trails ! This exciting project has been a wonderful partnership and, once designated, will be home to the southern terminus of the Northern Peaks State Trail.
The trails at Rivers House Park were funded by a Recreational Trails Program Grant, with the local match provided by the Town of Boone, the Downtown Boone Development Association, and Blue Ridge Conservancy. The Town of Boone is also constructing a new parking area and accessible restrooms for the park — the latter funded by the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.
When: Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 3:30 PM
(Please plan to arrive by 3:00 PM so we can celebrate on time!)
Where: 150 Clay House Drive, Boone, NC 28607
Parking Options:
• FREE event parking at 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC
(back lot at the Watauga Ag Center) — approximately a 1/5-mile walk down Rivers Street to the Park
• Any metered parking in downtown Boone
• A very limited number of on-site spots are available at the Park — please reply to this email if you need one so we can coordinate
Block Party! Following the ribbon cutting, the Town of Boone will celebrate "Earth Third Friday" at Rivers House Park and throughout Downtown Boone. We'll have refreshments and hopefully live music while guests enjoy the trails and connect with local environmental nonprofits. More details to come!
Event managed by MountainTrue - register here
Ring in Springtime and join us for a fun morning filled with plant identification and eradication with our friends from the The Mayor’s Ecological Task Force, Transition Blue Ridge. and The Speckled Trout Outfitters. Volunteers will be focusing on identifying and eradicating non-native plants like barberry, oriental bittersweet, and garlic mustard. We’ll be using a variety of eradication methods such as cut and dab, traditional pulling, and root extraction. We’ll form teams to focus on certain species, and see who can get the most invasive plants off the property!
While these plants are pesky, they’re also delicious and very helpful when prepared properly! We’ll share information on medicinal and culinary uses for the invasives, and maybe even try some out too!
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. Any changes will be communicated via email.
Children are welcome but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the workday. Please no pets.
Thanks to the generosity of Destination by Design, all girls under 18 are admitted to the screening free of charge!
Girl Climber (2025) - Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan.
Caught between the pursuit of personal ambition and the ticking biological clock of life, a near-fatal fall forces Emily to reckon with what she’s willing to risk. Equal parts gripping survival story and intimate portrait, Girl Climber isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about breaking barriers. Amongst Yosemite’s legendary boy’s club, Emily isn’t proving she is the best *Girl Climber-- she's proving she is one of the best. Period.
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes - Not Rated
Arrive early to allow time to meet and connect with Blue Ridge Conservancy and other sponsors of this event.
There will be a short panel conversation with local community leaders before the feature film that will explore the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community.
This event supports the recent Blue Ridge Conservancy purchase of Howard Knob.
Presenting Partners: Footsloggers and Destination by Design
Sponsors of this event: Misty Mountain Threadworks, Lees-McRae Outdoor Recreation Management Department, and the App State Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
Event managed by MountainTrue - register here
Ring in Springtime and join us for a fun morning filled with plant identification and eradication with our friends from the The Mayor’s Ecological Task Force, Transition Blue Ridge. and The Speckled Trout Outfitters. Volunteers will be focusing on identifying and eradicating non-native plants like barberry, oriental bittersweet, and garlic mustard. We’ll be using a variety of eradication methods such as cut and dab, traditional pulling, and root extraction. We’ll form teams to focus on certain species, and see who can get the most invasive plants off the property!
While these plants are pesky, they’re also delicious and very helpful when prepared properly! We’ll share information on medicinal and culinary uses for the invasives, and maybe even try some out too!
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. Any changes will be communicated via email.
Children are welcome but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the workday. Please no pets.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR GIRL CLIMBER
All Seating is General Admission All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Presenting Partners of this event: Footsloggers and Destination by Design
Sponsors of this event: Misty Mountain Threadworks, Lees-McRae Outdoor Recreation Management Department, and the App State Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
“Girl Climber” Director and Filmmaker, Jon Glassberg will be present to introduce his film and participate in a short panel on the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community. Jon lived, and climbed, in Boone from 2002 – 2009 and graduated with two degrees from AppState.
Jon Glassberg is an American documentary and adventure filmmaker. He works as a director, cinematographer, and producer. Starting from his roots as a professional climber, Jon has ventured globally to capture historical moments in outdoor sports with the industry's biggest names. His production company, Louder Than 11, documents authentic stories in extreme environments around the world.
Girl Climber (2025) - Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan.
Caught between the pursuit of personal ambition and the ticking biological clock of life, a near-fatal fall forces Emily to reckon with what she’s willing to risk. Equal parts gripping survival story and intimate portrait, Girl Climber isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about breaking barriers. Amongst Yosemite’s legendary boy’s club, Emily isn’t proving she is the best *Girl Climber-- she's proving she is one of the best. Period. Runtime: 1hour 22 minutes - Not Rated
Arrive early to allow time to meet and connect with The Blue Ridge Conservancy and other sponsors of this event and for concessions purchases featuring a full line of popcorn, candy, cookies, soda, water, beer and wine.
There will be a short panel conversation with local community leaders before the feature film that will explore the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community.
This event supports the recent Blue Ridge Conservancy purchase of the Howard Knob Boulders.
Stay tuned for hike information!
Stay tuned for hike information!
Join us for this special nature series in collaboration with SouthEnd Brewing at their Boone location. Grab a pint ($1 will go to BRC!) and learn from our engaging and enthusiastic speakers about the fascinating flora and fauna of the High Country.
Speaker TBA
oin us for a guided hike at Bear Paw State Natural Area! Managed by State Parks, Bear Paw is located on Hanging Rock Ridge, a Significant Natural Heritage Area. Important natural communities with rare and threatened plant species are located within this nationally significant area.
This is considered a strenuous hike, so plan accordingly!
Sign up on or after July14 here: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/guided-hikes
Stay tuned for hike information!
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Join us for this special nature series in collaboration with SouthEnd Brewing at their Boone location. Grab a pint ($1 will go to BRC!) and learn from our engaging and enthusiastic speakers about the fascinating flora and fauna of the High Country.
In July we'll be learning from Nikki Robinson, Project Manager for the Wildlands Network. Nikki manages conservation projects, coalitions, and initiatives Wildlands Network is pursuing in North Carolina.
July’s hike is a yearly favorite: a guided hike at Old Orchard Creek Farm in Ashe County, capped off with a blueberry picking session.
Sign up here on or after June 30: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/guided-hikes
Stay tuned for hike information!
Join us on a tour of Appalachian State’s Blackburn-Vannoy Farm, a 360-acre conservation easement in Fleetwood. This property is used as a historic teaching farm, enabling the upkeep of the land through continued sustainable farming practices and research-based preservation initiatives to maintain the cultural authenticity of the area.
Sign up here on or after May 12: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/guided-hikes
Join us for this special nature series in collaboration with SouthEnd Brewing at their Boone location. Grab a pint ($1 will go to BRC!) and learn from our engaging and enthusiastic speakers about the fascinating flora and fauna of the High Country.
Our June speaker is biologist Dr. Jon Davenport, who is on BRC's speed dial when it comes to all things reptiles and amphibians! He'll give us a fascinating look into the world of a biologist in the Blue Ridge.
Please join us to celebrate Land Trust Day on June 7th at all Mast General Stores of the High Country! Your patronage will help conserve the places in the High Country we all love!
Land Trust Day connects consumers, businesses and Blue Ridge Conservancy, and highlights the relationship that towns across WNC have with the forests, rivers and ridge-lines around them.
Land Trust Day was established in 1992 to coincide with National Trails Day.
Join BRC staff and friends on a lovely High Country summer evening as we celebrate land conservation victories and look toward future plans for the Middle Fork Greenway, Northern Peaks State Trail, and BRC’s Conservation Campus.
We are excited to once again gather at The Mill at Rock Creek, and thrilled to welcome musical guests Andy Page and Friends.
Tickets on sale at Noon on May 12. Make plans to spend an evening saving the places we all love!
Join us for this special nature series in collaboration with SouthEnd Brewing at their Boone location. Grab a pint ($1 will go to BRC!) and learn from our engaging and enthusiastic speakers about the fascinating flora and fauna of the High Country.
For our inaugural event, we are thrilled to welcome NYT Bestselling Author Leigh Ann Henion, author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and other Marvels of the Dark.
MFG Fundraiser - Midlife Trip at Blowing Rock Brewing
Thunderstorms canceled this event last year, so let's try it again! Join us at YMCA Camp Harrison in Wilkes County for a canoe/kayak paddle on Broyhill Lake.
Sign up here starting April 21st: https://blueridgeconservancy.org/guided-hikes
Barberry cleanup at Paddy Mountain,10am-12pm, email Jordan for details
Stay tuned for hike information!
Celebrate Earth Day and help BRC get the Conservation Campus clean and ready for spring and summer! Bring your boots, gloves, and sunscreen.
Please RSVP to sydney@blueridgeconservancy.org and let us know you'll be joining in!
Invasive Plant Cleanup at Rivers House Park with Town of Boone and MountainTrue on 4/11 3-5pm
Sign up here: Rivers House Invasive Plants Cleanup with MountainTrue
