• Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates […]

    Free
  • Introduction to Insects

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Spend the afternoon with Education Associate Bridget Bradshaw learning about the bizarre and colorful world of our most diverse animal kin—the insects! The class will begin by covering basic insect […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Firefly Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Who doesn’t love fireflies? Many of us have fond memories of catching fireflies or watching a magical light show on a summer evening. But why do fireflies flash? What do […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Plant Family Identification Workshop

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    If you’re learning to identify plants, learning the common families can really help narrow down your options when you’re faced with an unfamiliar specimen. If you already know a few […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates […]

    Free
  • Bobolink Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a visit to an active Bobolink nesting colony in partnership with our friends at Virginia Working Landscapes! Bobolinks are unique and beautiful birds that select hay fields […]

    Free
  • Dragonfly Identification Workshop

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most mysterious and beautiful animals that live at the Clifton Institute, and June is the perfect time to search for them. Join us […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Come walk the property with one of our staff to look for birds! Please bring binoculars if you have them. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied […]

    Free
  • Butterfly Identification Workshop

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us to learn about butterfly identification and biology. Bert Harris will give a presentation on the identification of common butterflies in our area. We will then take a walk […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a bird walk around the property! Birders of all levels welcome. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: […]

    Free
  • Summer Creatures of The Night

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us to look and listen for creatures of the night! Summer is an ideal time to observe several species of katydids, crickets, cicadas and birds. We will also look […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join 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: […]

    Free
  • Nature Camp for Grownups

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Hey grownups! Have you ever wished you could go to summer camp? Well, now you can! This August we are offering our third annual weekend-long Nature Camp for Grownups. Now […]

    $125.00 – $150.00
  • Bird Hill Grassland and Garden Tour

    Bird Hill, Orlean, VA Orlean, VA, United States

    Join us at the residence of our co-directors to experience a remnant prairie, a planted meadow, and a native plant garden. The remnant prairie on the property hosts a remarkable […]

    Free
  • Nature Journaling Meetup

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Nature 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 […]

    Free
  • Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz

    Riverside Preserve 8150 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, VA, United States

    Come along while we partner with the Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation to participate in the Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz!  We'll explore Riverside Preserve with the goal of […]

    Free
  • Late Summer Wildflower Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Come and see our fields at their best! The fields we call Lower and Upper Woodcock are unplanted and naturally dominated by native plants. We will look for Gray Goldenrod, […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Training – Fall K-12 Field Trips

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    More than a thousand K-12 students visit the Clifton Institute on field trips each year. Our goal is to get students outside, engaging with plants and animals, and learning that […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join 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: […]

    Free
  • Party in the PawPaw Patch

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us way down yonder for a Pawpaw party! Every year in late September we host this celebration of our only native tropical fruit tree. We will give a brief […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]

    Free
  • Invasive Species Seminar

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    This workshop is open to all landowners in the Old Dominion Hounds (ODH) territory. Join us for a workshop where landowners will learn how to manage meadows and forests for […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join 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: […]

    Free
  • Mushroom Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a fung-tastic afternoon with our friends at the Mycological Association of Washington, DC to learn about mushrooms! This program will include a presentation on mushroom biology and […]

    Free
  • CANCELLED: Riverside Plant Walk at Riverside Preserve

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    **This event has been cancelled! We look forward to seeing you next time.**   Join Dr. Bert Harris of The Clifton Institute to explore the special plants and animals of […]

  • Native Seed Collection and Propagation Workshop

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Collecting and propagating native seeds is a great way to help spread native plant populations, add 100% native species to your gardens, and learn about the native plants in your […]

    Free