Selected accomplishments

We're pleased to see how much has been accomplished at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship since it was founded.  Here are just a few of our most notable accomplishments.  Become one of our Friends and help provide the support needed to continue expanding this list!

Land management

Established a conservation easement 

Stopped illegal poaching and dumping

Restored soil fertility at the onsite farm

Wildlife conservation

Mapped ecological communities and identified wildlife species

Protected wildlife habitats in onsite power line corridors

Identified rare and threatened animals onsite

History and archaeology

Restored the historic farmstead and springhouse

Identified 33 sites of archaeological interest

Built a collection of artifacts

Recreation and environmental education

Established nine miles of hiking trails

Built an Education Center and nearby campground

Hosted university researchers and students

Served as a training site for search and rescue teams

Established an educational birding trail