• Lichens of Wildcat Mountain

    6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    WE WILL BE MEETING AT WILDCAT MOUNTAIN. Email Bert bharris@cliftoninstitute.org if you haven't received the directions. On this program Executive Director and amateur lichenologist Bert Harris will lead participants on […]

    Free
  • RESCHEDULED: Leonid Meteor Shower Viewing Party

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

    **This event has been RESCHEDULED due to weather. Please check your email for more information** Every year the Leonids grace our skies with a shower of meteors. On this program […]

    Free
  • Science Saturday: Grass Identification Workshop and Survey

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

    Since 2019 we have been working to restore a 100-acre field that was dominated by Tall Fescue into a diverse native grassland. In cooperation with Virginia Working Landscapes and the […]

    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
  • 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: […]

    Free
  • The 24th Annual The Plains/Airlie Christmas Bird Count

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

    Join us for the 24th Annual The Plains/Airlie Christmas Bird Count this December!  Our goal?  Count as many birds as we can in our 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a […]

    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: […]

    Free
  • Winter Tree Identification

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

    Winter is a great time of year to learn how to identify trees and to practice looking at bark and twigs. We will start this program with a brief presentation […]

    Free
  • **Cancelled** Bird Walk

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

    **THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER** Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. […]

    Free
  • *POSTPONED TO Feb 17th* Walk with a Naturalist: All-day Hike

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

    On this special Walk with a Naturalist, we will walk one of the longer trails on our property. We expect to walk about 5 miles on varied terrain, some of […]

    Free
  • How to iNaturalist

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

    iNaturalist 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 […]

    Free
  • American Kestrel Research Update (Virtual)

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

    **This is a virtual event. We will close registration at noon on February 9 to make sure everyone gets the Zoom link. If you have registered and have not yet […]

    Free
  • Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk

    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
  • Nature Crafternoon

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

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • Spotted Salamander Walk

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

    Once 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 […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

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

    Join us for a morning of birding at the field station. Led by expert birders. Includes a mile or two of slow walking over varied terrain. Please bring water/snacks as […]

    Free
  • Mid Atlantic Lichen Identification Workshop

    Oak Spring Garden Foundation 1776 Loughborough Ln, Upperville

    Are you ready to take a casual interest in lichens to the next level? This special all-day workshop is intended for keen beginners who would like to advance their identification abilities. […]

    $75.00
  • Walk with a Naturalist: All-Day Hike

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

    On this special Walk with a Naturalist, we will walk one of the longer trails on our property. We expect to walk about 5 miles on varied terrain, some of […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

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

    Join us for a morning of birding at the field station. Led by expert birders. Includes a mile or two of slow walking over varied terrain. Please bring water/snacks as […]

    Free
  • Woodcock Watch

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

    The 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 […]

    Free
  • Geology of the Piedmont Tour

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

    It’s winter and that means that rock season is upon us! This year we thought it would be nice to branch out and check out a whole new geologic province. […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

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

    Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists! May include a mile or two of slow to moderate hiking over varied terrain. Please bring water/snacks as […]

    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: […]

    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: […]

    Free
  • Lichen Walk at Riverside Preserve

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

    On this program Executive Director and amateur lichenologist Bert Harris will guide participants on a lichen walk at Riverside Preserve. This county park hosts a fascinating community of lichens on […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

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

    Join us for a morning of birding at the field station. Led by expert birders. Includes a mile or two of slow walking over varied terrain. Please bring water/snacks as […]

    Free
  • *Virtual* Restoration of Piedmont Prairies

    **This is a virtual event** In this Zoom event, Co-Director Bert Harris will present the latest results from our grassland restoration experiment! He will cover which management methods were most […]

  • Warbler Song Bootcamp *Virtual*

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

    *This is a virtual event. Registration will close at noon on April 12 to make sure everyone gets the Zoom link. If you have not received a Zoom link by […]

    Free
  • Early Spring Wildflower Walk

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

    In early spring, ephemeral wildflowers appear on the forest floor, taking advantage of a brief moment of sunlight before the canopy above fills out with trees. Join us for a […]

    Free