• Echoes in the Landscape: Uncovering How Bats Use Working Lands

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

    Did you know that bats offer numerous ecosystem services globally, including pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal? Here in Virginia, bats are critical members of our agricultural ecosystems, consuming thousands of insect pests each night. Erin Shibley, a wildlife biologist with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, will present an interactive program about the behavior […]

    Get Tickets Free – $15.00
  • Volunteer Day: Native Plant Propagation

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

    We need help repotting some of our native seedlings into bigger pots! Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly will be leading this event and will be happy to answer any participant questions about growing native plants. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring: Please bring gardening gloves if desired. […]

  • Pond Life

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

    Ponds might seem ordinary, but they're specialized habitats full of fascinating species and they require specific care to keep them looking and functioning at their best. Come learn all about pond life with Cheyenne Hawkins, Clifton Institute Educator, and Ben Rhoades, Watershed Manager with the Reston Association and Certified Lake Manager with the North American […]

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  • Bird Walk

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

    Come join us to bird watch around the field station! 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). Registration is REQUIRED. Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event, please let us […]

  • Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration

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

    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 native plants, please contact aeberly@cliftoninstitute.org with any concerns. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an […]

  • 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 and passionate nature journaler Eleanor Harris runs quarterly nature journaling meetups to help people develop their nature journaling skills and meet other nature journalers in […]

  • 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: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on […]

  • Fall Native Plant Sale

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

    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 in addition to being native they are of […]

  • Bird Walk

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

    Come join us to bird watch around the field station! 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). Registration is REQUIRED. Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event, please let us […]

  • Piedmont Polliwogs 2026-27

    Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly program for pre-K children that includes a lesson on a different topic every month, story time and short nature walk. Students get to know each other, grow their independence, and gain confidence in the outdoors with our skilled instructors. The 9-month series will take place on the second Thursday of […]

    Get Tickets $100.00 – $125.00
  • Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration

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

    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 native plants, please contact aeberly@cliftoninstitute.org with any concerns. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an […]

  • Nature Club 2026-27

    Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Nature Club is a program where middle and high school students who are interested in the natural world can spend time in a nerd-friendly environment. If they like bones, insects, tools, plants, fungi, research, or simply to be outdoors, then they have found their people. The club generally meets on the second Saturday of every […]

    Get Tickets $50.00 – $100.00
  • Party in the Pawpaw Patch

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

    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 […]

    Get Tickets Free – $15.00
  • Bird Walk

    Come join us to bird watch around the field station! 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). Registration is REQUIRED. Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event, please let us […]

  • Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration

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

    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 native plants, please contact aeberly@cliftoninstitute.org with any concerns. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an […]

  • 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 September we are offering our sixth annual weekend-long Nature Camp for Grownups! Activities will start on the morning of September 26 and conclude on the afternoon of September 27. Activities will include short workshops (for example on insect […]

    Get Tickets $125.00 – $150.00 1 ticket left