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SUMMARY:Mushrooms with Mayor Nevill
DESCRIPTION:Late summer is a mushroom-y season and a great time to learn about this under-appreciated kingdom of life! Join mushroom expert Mayor Carter Nevill and Executive Director Bert Harris on a walk in the woods to find and identify as many species of mushrooms as we can. \n\nCost: Free! \nAge: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. \n\nWeather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall) \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nWhat to bring: Binoculars\, hat\, bottle of water\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note we are using a brand new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org.\n \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/mushrooms-with-mayor-nevill/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Clifton Institute Executive Director Bert Harris to look and listen for creatures of the night! We’ll start by listening to the evening chorus of cicadas and birds. Then we will take a gentle walk through fields and woods to look for nocturnal animals. Late summer is an ideal time to observe several species of katydids and crickets. We will also look for beavers\, reptiles and amphibians\, and other animals. Back at the farm house we will see what kinds of moths and beetles we can attract with black lights. We hope to see you there! \nCost: Free! \nAge: Adults and children 12 and up\, accompanied by an adult \nWeather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall) \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nWhat to bring: FLASHLIGHT\, bottle of water\, binoculars\, camera \nRegistration REQUIRED. Please note we are using a new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org. \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/creatures-of-the-night/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 explore successional fields\, meadows\, lake edges\, and forest. \nCost: Free! \nAge: Adults and children 12 and up\, accompanied by an adult \nWeather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall) \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nWhat to bring: Binoculars\, hat\, bottle of water\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note we are using a brand new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org.\n \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/bird-walk-6/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and see our native grasslands in the Woodcock Fields at their best! These fields are naturally dominated by native plants and they have not been planted with wildflowers. We will look for Gray Goldenrod\, Slender Lespedeza\, Green Milkweed\, Field Thistle\, Upland Ironweed\, Elliott’s Bluestem and Little Bluestem in the drier areas\, and Great Blue Lobelia\, New York Ironweed\, and Indiangrass in the moister areas.  Executive Director Bert Harris will lead this walk through one of our most interesting habitats and teach participants about Piedmont prairies and how to identify grassland plants. \nCost: $10 per person ($8 for Friends of Clifton) \nAge: Adults only \nWeather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on the morning of the event. \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothes you can move in! \nWhat to bring: Water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera\, binoculars \nRegistration REQUIRED. Please note we are using a brand new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org.\n \nCancellation policy: No refunds will be given upon registrant cancellation. If you are registered and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible.  ‘No-shows’ can have a significant impact on the success of a program. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute! \n 
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/piedmont-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a native garden tour to enjoy late summer blooms and pollinators\, and to learn tips on how to establish and maintain your own garden. This program will be co-hosted by Audubon at Home and the Clifton Institute. We will start the tour at Clifton and then drive to two other properties. The Clifton Institute has a mature native plant garden and the other two are in earlier stages of development. The plantings at one property are 100% Fauquier County natives\, while the others include some plants from other parts of the state. Attendees will also be able to visit an unplanted Piedmont Prairie at the end of the program. This tour is a great opportunity to learn about how to establish native gardens and to see how beautiful these valuable habitats can be. \nAge: Adults and children 12 and up\, accompanied by an adult \nWeather policy: Date and time subject to change based on weather. We will email registrants closer to the date to confirm the date and time and where we will meet. \nWhat to wear: Outdoor clothing\, including waterproof footwear and hats recommended. \nWhat to bring: Binoculars and cameras suggested. \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note\, we are using a new event registration system. If you have any problems\, please contact us at info@cliftoninstitute.org. \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. Before attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \n 
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/native-plant-garden-tour/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T150000
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SUMMARY:Raptor Migration Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Every fall raptors migrate south along the Appalachian Mountains. Come and witness the peak migration of Broad-winged Hawks. If we’re lucky we might see thousands! Executive Director and ornithologist Bert Harris will lead the group and discuss how to identify raptors in flight. We will meet at Snickers Gap\, where there’s an excellent view of migrating raptors and other birds. \nCost: FREE! \nAge: Adults and children 12 and up\, accompanied by an adult \nWeather policy: Date and time subject to change based on weather and migration conditions. We will email registrants closer to the date to confirm the date and time and where we will meet. \nWhat to wear: Outdoor clothing\, including waterproof footwear and hats recommended. \nWhat to bring: Binoculars and cameras suggested. \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note\, we are using a new event registration system. If you have any problems\, please contact us at info [at] cliftoninstitute [dot] org. \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \n 
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/raptor-migration/
LOCATION:Snickers Gap\, Bluemont\, VA\, 20135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T150000
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SUMMARY:Walk with a Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Unlike most of our programs\, we won’t be looking for anything in particular. Instead we’ll amble and explore and see what we can find! \nCost: Free! \nAge: Adults and children 12 and up\, accompanied by an adult \nWeather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on the morning of the event. \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nWhat to bring: Water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera\, binoculars \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note we are using a brand new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org.\n \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/walk-with-a-naturalist-3/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T193000
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SUMMARY:Party in the Pawpaw Patch
DESCRIPTION:Join us way down yonder for a Pawpaw party! We are excited to host this celebration of our only native tropical fruit tree! With many colorful nicknames such as the hillbilly mango\, the pawpaw’s cultural flavor is as intriguing as its taste. We will give a brief talk on the ecology and cultural history of the species before we meander on over to the pawpaw patch to pick fruits to sample. Warning: You MIGHT be encouraged to participate in a sing-along 🙂 \nCost: Free! \nAge: This program is intended for adults. For families with children looking to learn more about pawpaws\, join us for the Nature School and/or Family Nature Hikes programs in September and October. \nWeather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on the morning of the event. \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nWhat to bring: Water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera\, binoculars\, and an appetite for pawpaws! \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note we are using a brand new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org.\n \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/party-in-the-pawpaw-patch/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 explore successional fields\, meadows\, lake edges\, and forest. \nCost: Free! \nAge: Adults and children 12 and up\, accompanied by an adult \nWeather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall) \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nWhat to bring: Binoculars\, hat\, bottle of water\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, camera \nRSVP REQUIRED. Please note we are using a brand new event registration system. If you encounter any problems please let us know by emailing us at info@cliftoninstitute.org.\n \nCancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event\, please let us know as soon as possible. A few ‘no-shows’ have a significant impact on the success of our programs. \nBefore attending this event\, please read the information included on our liability release form (click here). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/bird-walk-7/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T140000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Native plants provide better food for insects\, which in turn provide food for birds. You can make a huge difference for wildlife by planting native species on your property. Since fall 2019\, we have been collecting seeds of native grassland plants from around the area\, which means that in addition to being native they are also of local ecotypes. We will be selling seedlings grown from these seeds as well as commercially propagated seeds of native species\, including a variety of perennial wildflowers for wet-dry areas and full sun-shade; native grasses; and a few trees\, including oaks and pawpaws. \nWe will accept credit card\, cash\, or checks made out to the Clifton Institute.
URL:https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:The Clifton Institute\, 6712 Blantyre Road\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult programs,Family programs
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