Upcoming Events
at The Clifton Institute
Upcoming Events
at The Clifton Institute
Upcoming Events
at The Clifton Institute
Human-Wildlife Conflict: Across the Globe and at Home
Mar 27, 2019
6:30pm - 8:00pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Human-wildlife conflict is a topic that conjures images of elephants bulldozing fences and dangerous, ‘man-eating’ tigers. The stories that make the...
Nature Journaling Homeschool Program
Apr 4, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm
Journaling is a creative and fun way to connect with the natural world. Writing and sketching exercises can focus our observations and challenge our minds...
Invasive Species Removal: Let's Volunteer Day!
Apr 6, 2019
9:00am - 12:30pm
9:00am - 12:30pm
We need your help to control Autumn Olive in our fields! This invasive, exotic species provides very poor wildlife habitat and crowds out native plants....
Bird Walk
Apr 10, 2019
7:00am - 10:00am
7:00am - 10:00am
Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will...
Journal Sketching with Armand Cabrera- EVENT FULL
Apr 13, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sketching in a journal can be a fun way of recording your travel or hiking experiences. Much more intimate than a photo, journal sketches are a great,...
YHikes! Youth Nature Hike
Apr 13, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for our monthly Saturday YHikes! (Youth Hikes). Families are invited to come along as we explore the field station and learn about the animals,...
Piedmont Polliwogs: Story Time at the Bealeton Library
Apr 16, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Ms. Alison from The Clifton Institute for a special Piedmont Polliwogs story time in honor of Earth Day!
Location: Bealeton Library
Ages: 3-6...
Piedmont Polliwogs: Story Time at the Warrenton Library
Apr 17, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Ms. Alison from The Clifton Institute for a special Piedmont Polliwogs story time in honor of Earth Day!
Location: Warrenton Library
Ages: 3-6...
Piedmont Polliwogs: Story Time at the John Marshall Library
Apr 18, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Ms. Alison from The Clifton Institute for a special Piedmont Polliwogs story time in honor of Earth Day!
Location: John Marshall Library
Ages:...
Piedmont Polliwogs: Hatch On, Frog Spawn!- EVENT FULL
Apr 19, 2019
10:00am - 11:30am
10:00am - 11:30am
‘Piedmont Polliwogs’ is a free, monthly program for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by a parent/caregiver). Each program will include an outdoor story...
Warbler Song Boot Camp
Apr 20, 2019
7:00am - 10:00am
7:00am - 10:00am
Come to the Clifton Institute to brush up on your warbler songs just before the migrants arrive in droves. We will listen to the songs of each of the migratory...
Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue
Apr 20, 2019
5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
We are so grateful for our volunteers' help and support, from the Christmas Bird Count to invasive species control to leading programs for us. We could...
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Apr 27, 2019
7:00am - 11:00pm
7:00am - 11:00pm
Join us to document as many springtime animals, plants, and fungi as possible at the Clifton Institute! This event is part of the 2019 City Nature Challenge....
Walk with A Naturalist
May 5, 2019
9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a walk around the field station with one our naturalists. Unlike most of our programs, we won’t be looking for anything in particular. Instead...
Bird Walk
May 8, 2019
7:00am - 10:00am
7:00am - 10:00am
Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will...
YHikes! Youth Nature Hike
May 11, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for our monthly Saturday YHikes! (Youth Hikes). Children ages 6 and older are invited to come along as we explore the field station and learn about...
Piedmont Polliwogs: Plant Planet- EVENT FULL
May 23, 2019
10:00am - 11:30am
10:00am - 11:30am
‘Piedmont Polliwogs’ is a free, monthly program for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by a parent/caregiver). Each program will include outdoor story...
Bird Walk
May 25, 2019
7:00am - 10:00am
7:00am - 10:00am
Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will...
Beetles of Virginia
Jun 15, 2019
7:30pm - 9:30pm
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us for a program about beetles presented by entomologist and author, Dr. Art Evans. The presentation begins at 7:30 PM and will be immediately followed...
Young Scientists Summer Day Camp
Jun 17, 2019 - Jun 22, 2019
9:00am
9:00am
Ages: 15-18
Dates: June 17-22
Hours: 9am- 4pm
Fee: $225 per camper
At Young Scientists Camp, your child will explore and carry out a research...
Young Explorers Summer Day Camp- Week 1
Jul 8, 2019 - Jul 12, 2019
9:00am
9:00am
Ages: 6-12
Dates: July 8-12
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fee: $175 per camper
At Young Explorers Summer Camp, your child will explore our beautiful 900-acre...
Piedmont Polliwogs Half-Day Summer Camp
Jul 15, 2019 - Jul 19, 2019
9:00am
9:00am
Ages: 3-5 (accompanied by an adult caregiver)
Dates: July 15-19
Hours: 9am- 12pm
Fee: $95 per camper
During Piedmont Polliwogs camp, your early...
NABA Butterfly Count
Jul 27, 2019
8:00am - 4:00pm
8:00am - 4:00pm
We look forward to hosting our 24th annual butterfly count and celebrating our 17th year in collaboration with the North American Butterfly Association....
Young Explorers Summer Day Camp- Week 2
Jul 29, 2019 - Aug 2, 2019
9:00am
9:00am
Ages: 6-12
Dates: July 29 - August 2
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fee: $175 per camper
At Young Explorers Summer Camp, your child will explore our beautiful...