Birding the Blue Ridge Center

The Center, a future state park, has 894 acres of diverse habitat consisting of vernal pools, meadows, ponds, streams, and a rich oak-hickory forest in northwestern Loudoun. Not only does it border the Appalachian Trail, it is only a couple of miles from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. It is a wonderful sanctuary for Loudoun wildlife with numerous bird species utilizing its richness. Meet at the Education Center; bring binoculars if you have them. BRCES is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Rte 671); detailed directions at www.brces.org. Registration required.

Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.