WARRENTON, Va.—On October 19, 2024, the Clifton Institute will host a grand opening and bioblitz for an exciting new project, Lawn Lab. In partnership with Fauquier County Public Schools and […]
Words and photos by Bert Harris There are more than 400 species of lichen found in our area. They are varied and beautiful, and they serve as important habitat for […]
We weren’t sure what to expect as we headed into our second year of seed collection for the Virginia Native Seed Pilot Project. Finding suitable wild populations for each ecotype […]
We are one year into our Virginia Native Seed Pilot Project, and so much has already been accomplished! Our Native Seed Project Coordinator Isaac Matlock has been busy growing plugs, […]
Words and photos courtesy of Andrew Eberly Fall is our busiest time for removing Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) and other woody invasives. When I scan the fields for plants […]
It’s almost Halloween, so here are ten native plants (and fungi) with spooky names, stories, or associations to get you in the holiday spirit! Bleeding Tooth mushroom (Hydnellum peckii) […]
Our Young Scientists Research Experience is one of our favorite programs of the year! Middle and high school students spend a week with us doing their own independent research projects. […]
The Clifton Institute was featured in this piece by Bob Hurley for Rappahannock News. Check it out! https://www.rappnews.com/foothills_forum/keeping-up-with-kestrels/article_1a34fedc-1c0c-11ed-b803-ebca16997cf3.html