The Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship is a place where nature and history converge to reveal the connections between people and the natural world. Our 894 acres are home to deep woods and streams, a working farm, wildflower meadows, historic farmsteads, apiaries, and wildlife.

NATURE	HISTORY	CONNECTIONS

Our classroom is our farm, forest and meadows, and historic village landscape. Our education programs and land practices demonstrate innovative stewardship approaches that are sustainable—ecologically, as well as economically.

Come walk our trails, watch the bluebirds and butterflies, get a close-up look at wildlife, lose yourself for a while. Our trails are open everyday from dawn until dusk.
You can adopt a trail, pond or cabin, or take on a project to help restore the land. Spend your spring break with us. Propose an internship or research project.

Fall 2010 workshop series

We are pleased to announce the first installment of our new "Gardening with Nature workshop series.  The series will feature an impressive lineup of instructors who will teach weekend workshops on a variety of topics related to food and gardening.  Five different courses will be presented from September 12 until November 6, offering participants the chance to gain in-depth knowledge about the art and science of gardening and food preparation.

More detailed information may be obtained by downloading the series brochure.  Event registration may be accomplished by clicking on the "Calendar" link to the left and then browsing the BRCES calendar to find the course you wish to attend.  After finding your course, just click on it to register and make your secure online payment.