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How to iNaturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAiNaturalist is a powerful tool for people to learn about nature and to contribute to science, but we’ve heard from lots of people that they aren’t sure how to use […]
Nature Crafternoon for Grownups
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us in the farmhouse for an afternoon making nature-inspired crafts, just in time to make something for your valentines. We will provide instructions and materials for participants to make […]
**Virtual** Piedmont Prairie Restoration: What We’ve Learned from our Restoration Experiment
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA**Virtual Event** Since 2019 we have been working on restoring an overgrazed cattle pasture into a diverse native grassland. In collaboration with Virginia Working Landscapes and the Oak Spring Garden […]
Winter Tree Identification Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWinter is a great time of year to learn how to identify trees and to practice looking at bark and twigs. In this program, we will take you on a […]
Nature Journaling Meetup
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANature journaling is a powerful tool for learning about plants and animals, a mindful practice for connecting to nature, and just a great way to spend time outside. Managing Director […]
Spotted Salamander Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAOnce a year, salamanders leave their homes in the woods and head toward vernal pools, temporary ponds created by spring rains and melting winter snow. The conditions must be just […]
Intermediate Lichen Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAAre you ready to take a casual interest in lichens to the next level? This special all-day workshop is intended for keen beginners and intermediates who would like to advance […]
Volunteer Day: Tree Trail Cleanup
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe have a tree trail we use to teach people about native trees and how their phenology is changing over time due to climate change. Each spring it needs a […]
Woodcock Watch
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAThe American Woodcock is one of our stealthiest birds, but it’s also one of the most fun to watch when they do show themselves. On early spring evenings, the males […]
Geology of the Piedmont Tour
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJust like that it’s rock season once again! This year we will be returning to the rolling hills of the Western Piedmont for Clifton’s annual Geology of the Piedmont Tour. […]
Walk with a Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we’ll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]
**Virtual** American Kestrel Research Update
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA**Virtual Event** American Kestrels are North America’s smallest falcon and one of our most charismatic birds of prey. Unfortunately, they are experiencing precipitous declines across the country. Despite their popularity […]
Science Saturday: Vernal Pool Monitoring
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAIn this installment of our Science Saturdays series participants will have the opportunity to participate in our vernal pool monitoring project. Vernal pools are fish-free bodies of water that are […]
Warbler Song Bootcamp
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA*This is a virtual event. Registration will close at noon on April 10 to make sure everyone gets the Zoom link. If you have not received a Zoom link by […]
Walk With A Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we’ll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]
Science Saturday: Tracking American Kestrels
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAAmerican Kestrels are North America’s smallest falcon and one of our most charismatic birds of prey. Unfortunately, they are experiencing precipitous declines across the country. Despite their popularity and wide […]
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Warrenton, Virginia 20187
540-341-3651
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