The Brooks Bird Club 85th Annual Nature Foray May 31st ~ June 6th, 2026
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2026 BBC Nature Foray will be based at Camp Pioneer ~ Randoph County, West Virginia
(camp information ~ Foray costs ~ tentative camp schedule)
Camp Pioneer
38 Pioneer Circle Kings Run Rd,
Randoph County, Beverly, WV
Foray contact: Beth Mankins [email protected]
Mapping Directions ~ GPS coordinates 38.820141, -79.852774
38 Pioneer Circle Kings Run Rd,
Randoph County, Beverly, WV
Foray contact: Beth Mankins [email protected]
Mapping Directions ~ GPS coordinates 38.820141, -79.852774
In order to attend the Foray, you must be a BBC member in good standing.
Join the BBC HERE on our website it's easy!
Transportation to camp will be up to each individual. Watch for BBC signs near camp.
Join the BBC HERE on our website it's easy!
Transportation to camp will be up to each individual. Watch for BBC signs near camp.
The Foray begins on Sunday May 31st with dinner and ends Saturday June 6th after breakfast.
The cost of the 2026 Foray: All prices below include lodging, meals, snacks and registration.
Full Time: Lodging in dormitory (men's or woman's) @ $TBA
Full Time: Your own Tent @ $TBA
Full Time: Camper @ $TBA.
Daily Rate: Dormitory/tent/camper @ $TBA
Part Day: (meals) @ $TBA per meal. This is intended for arrival and departure days only that may require an extra meal.
Special Accommodations:
Full time Foray cost includes 6 nights of accommodations, programing and all meals.
Please fill out the Foray Application Form completely, pay total amount due by PayPal or check, include membership fee if applicable.
Children under the age of 14 can attend the BBC Foray for free on the condition, they must be accompanied by at least one full paid parent, grandparent or guardian.
Members who are 15 and older who want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program email Mary Murin program director.
Full Time: Lodging in dormitory (men's or woman's) @ $TBA
Full Time: Your own Tent @ $TBA
Full Time: Camper @ $TBA.
Daily Rate: Dormitory/tent/camper @ $TBA
Part Day: (meals) @ $TBA per meal. This is intended for arrival and departure days only that may require an extra meal.
Special Accommodations:
Full time Foray cost includes 6 nights of accommodations, programing and all meals.
Please fill out the Foray Application Form completely, pay total amount due by PayPal or check, include membership fee if applicable.
Children under the age of 14 can attend the BBC Foray for free on the condition, they must be accompanied by at least one full paid parent, grandparent or guardian.
Members who are 15 and older who want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program email Mary Murin program director.
All reservations due by TBA and will be acknowledged.
ALL MEALS & LODGING YOU RESERVE MUST BE PAID – NO REFUNDS
Online application form will open soon!
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
Sign up here for Foray on our website it's EASY!
ALL MEALS & LODGING YOU RESERVE MUST BE PAID – NO REFUNDS
Online application form will open soon!
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
Sign up here for Foray on our website it's EASY!
One of the headliners for the 2026 Nature Foray this year will Jo Santiago a wildlife biologist and a raptor rehabilitation specialist.
Jo is the founder of Flying Higher LLC and will be providing an educational program on the conservation of birds of prey.
Jo is the founder of Flying Higher LLC and will be providing an educational program on the conservation of birds of prey.
2026 Foray ~ Tentative Schedule
The 2026 Brooks Bird Club Nature Foray Speakers: TBA
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Sunday:
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: |
5/31
6/1 6/2 6/3 6/4 6/5 6/6 |
3:00PM REGISTER ~ 6:00PM Dinner ~ Speaker TBA
Speaker: TBA Speaker: TBA Speaker: TBA Speaker: TBA Speaker: TBA Breakfast ~ Break camp ~ Head home. |
Foray Miscellaneous Camp Information:
General Information:
Many of the BBC Nature Foray events will be oriented around birding, so you will have opportunities to participate on early morning bird walks, breeding bird surveys, and/or bird population studies.
There will also be field work focusing on plants, mammals, insects, herptiles and amphibians.
A series of lectures and field trips for those who wish to participate will be part of the daily activities.
The Nature Foray directors, Martin Tingley & Mary Murin, assisted by others, will be there to help. Feel free to offer your assistance.
The Nature Foray will have experienced professional and amateur biologists on hand. Their informal leadership and enthusiasm will help participants learn about the nature surrounding the camp and should make the Nature Foray both enjoyable and educational.
Rules governing the Nature Foray are few. We expect you to contribute your share towards making the Nature Foray a success.
While the BBC cannot be held responsible for any individual, all precautions will be taken to safeguard each participant.
Meals will be furnished by our camp cooks. There will be fruit and snack bars available before breakfast for the early birders.
For all-day excursions, bag lunches will be supplied.
Things to take: Towel, soap, rain gear, walking shoes, boots, cameras, binoculars, hangers, flashlight and notebook.
You will need to take bedding, including pillow and sleeping bag.
Take books on natural history to loan to the library. Be sure your name is in them! Remember, we are going to be in the West Virginia highlands, so plan accordingly for cool and damp weather, as it can occur at any time. If you have a 2-way radio(s), please bring them, as they are helpful when two or more cars are traveling together.
Many of the BBC Nature Foray events will be oriented around birding, so you will have opportunities to participate on early morning bird walks, breeding bird surveys, and/or bird population studies.
There will also be field work focusing on plants, mammals, insects, herptiles and amphibians.
A series of lectures and field trips for those who wish to participate will be part of the daily activities.
The Nature Foray directors, Martin Tingley & Mary Murin, assisted by others, will be there to help. Feel free to offer your assistance.
The Nature Foray will have experienced professional and amateur biologists on hand. Their informal leadership and enthusiasm will help participants learn about the nature surrounding the camp and should make the Nature Foray both enjoyable and educational.
Rules governing the Nature Foray are few. We expect you to contribute your share towards making the Nature Foray a success.
While the BBC cannot be held responsible for any individual, all precautions will be taken to safeguard each participant.
Meals will be furnished by our camp cooks. There will be fruit and snack bars available before breakfast for the early birders.
For all-day excursions, bag lunches will be supplied.
Things to take: Towel, soap, rain gear, walking shoes, boots, cameras, binoculars, hangers, flashlight and notebook.
You will need to take bedding, including pillow and sleeping bag.
Take books on natural history to loan to the library. Be sure your name is in them! Remember, we are going to be in the West Virginia highlands, so plan accordingly for cool and damp weather, as it can occur at any time. If you have a 2-way radio(s), please bring them, as they are helpful when two or more cars are traveling together.
Silent Auction |
A silent auction will be held during Foray as a means to raise scholarship money. Donated items to auction are needed and much appreciated. The donor may put a minimum bid on donations, if desired. Please donate items in good condition with saleable value.
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Foray Contact Information
Martin Tingley (Nature Foray Director) [email protected]
Mary Murin (Program Director) 575-993-8222 or [email protected]
Beth Mankins (Nature Foray Committee) [email protected]
Martin Tingley (Nature Foray Director) [email protected]
Mary Murin (Program Director) 575-993-8222 or [email protected]
Beth Mankins (Nature Foray Committee) [email protected]