Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We are so grateful for our volunteers’ help and support. We could not accomplish our mission without you! We would like to thank you by hosting you and your families for an evening at the Clifton Institute. This will be a very casual event. We will provide food and drinks from a local barbecue restaurant. […]

Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come help us make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly. All levels of experience welcome. May involve clearing invasive plants, light trail maintenance, or planting, please contact aeberly@cliftoninstitute.org with any concerns. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring: […]

Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come help us make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly. All levels of experience welcome. May involve clearing invasive plants, light trail maintenance, or planting, please contact aeberly@cliftoninstitute.org with any concerns. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring: […]

26th Annual The Plains / Airlie Christmas Bird Count

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for the 26th 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 variety of habitats–grasslands, forests, lakes, backyards, and even parking lots.  There’s always a chance for Short-eared Owl and American Tree Sparrow, and counters get to […]