Friends of Banshee Reeks

Friends of Banshee Reeks is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. Our mission is to ensure the future of Banshee Reeks (BRNP) as the region’s premier preserve by (1) creating an informed and engaged base of members, volunteers, and public supporters; and (2) harnessing financial resources to invest in BRNP’s future as a premier nature preserve

Designated as a Virginia State Treasure in 2016, the preserve consists of 695 acres of forests, successional fields, ponds (including a 1-acre catch-and-release fishing pond), and streams. The Goose Creek, a State Scenic River, flows for over two miles along the southern border of the property. There are 20 miles of mowed hiking trails. Preserve staff and volunteers strive to protect the natural habitats and wildlife populations of Banshee Reeks, to conduct and coordinate ecological, historical, and other scientific research (including numerous citizen science programs and projects), and to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy and learn from this area.