Ryan Klopf, a Mountain Region Steward with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, will talk about one of the most significant natural areas in Virginia — Buffalo Mountain. Buffalo Mountain boasts 13 rare plant occurrences, 3 rare animal occurrences, and 6 significant natural communities. The combination of high-elevation (3,971 feet), wind- exposed openings at…

What is that blaze of color along the road as you buzz by at 50 mph? We will walk along sleepy old Va. 311, which was once a busy highway in Catawba. We will look at the flowers that frequent our roadsides and learn where they came from and how they got here. After the…

When this field is in full bloom it is spectacular. It was planted by the USFS for wildlife and pollinators. Look for an e-mail photo later in the summer before the trip. You won’t want to miss this blaze of color and flurry of insects, including some of the 15 butterfly species found locally. Please…

Ryan Klopf, the Mountain Region Steward of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Natural Heritage, has generously offered to lead the group on a field trip to Buffalo Mountain. Buffalo Mountain is one of the most significant natural areas in Virginia. It boasts an amazing 13 rare plant occurrences, 3 rare animal occurrences,…

Mark your calendars now for the chapter picnic and plan on bringing your favorite side dish or dessert. We will be having the picnic with the Roanoke Valley Bird Club. The Bird Club will provide fried chicken and the BRWS will provide barbecue. Plates, utensils, and drinks will be provided. This is a great opportunity…

Poor Mountain puts on a great show of composites including sunflowers, asters, black-eyed Susans, iron weed, coreopsis as well as other plants. Many of the plants attract a wide variety of butterflies. Come join Lou Greiner for a close up look at the flora and lepidoptera. Bring lunch and water. Walking will be minimal. Mostly…