Mission 

The mission of BRDC is to foster a deep understanding of the natural history of the Blue Ridge Mountains and of the ecological province in which those mountains are central.

Vision

The Blue Ridge Discovery Center will represent the Blue Ridge Ecoregion through educational programs designed with a focus on the unique natural history of this region. Our goals are to create an interactive outdoor/indoor museum, a natural history book that will be written by all participants, and a community based interest in sharing our biodiversity with others through guided outings throughout the region. Our abiding hope is to instill a love for the Blue Ridge not only on a local level, but globally. Through collaborations with various educational and established outdoor institutions, we will work to bring the principles of ecology, sustainability, and discovery to a new level, thus creating not only a focus on our region, but a world class education center situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge.