Raptor Migration Field Trip

Snickers Gap Bluemont, VA

Come and witness the peak migration of Broad-winged Hawks. If we’re lucky we might see thousands!

Free

Walk with a Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Unlike most of our programs, we won’t be looking for anything in particular. Instead we’ll amble and explore […]

Free

After-school Adventure

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

For the first time ever, we are offering after-school programs! Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join us on the third Tuesday of every month for an adventure in […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Party in the Pawpaw Patch

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

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 […]

Free

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Native Plant Sale

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

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 […]

Volunteer day: Seed cleaning

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We have been collecting seeds from native plants in the area and we need your help separating the seeds from the other plant material and getting them ready to plant! […]

Free

Nature Club

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come on out for our Nature Club! You’ll have the opportunity to explore the field station, learn about local plants and animals, and spend time with like-minded, nature-loving peers. Bring […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Volunteer day: Seed collecting

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

For the last two years we have collecting seeds from native plants in the area to grow into seedlings for our own restoration projects and to sell to our community. […]

Free

Family Nature Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to come along as we explore the field station and experience autumn in Virginia. We'll explore the woods to look for changes […]

Free

Riverside Preserve Plant Walk

Riverside Preserve 8150 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, VA

Join us to explore Fauquier County's newest park. Riverside Preserve protects a fascinating variety of habitats, from mature riparian forest to mesic upland forest, and native meadows. In early October […]

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Octobird Fest: Winter Bird Identification

6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Every October we offer a series of programs all about birds: Octobird Fest! Whether you come to one program or all three, you'll learn a lot about the amazing birds […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Volunteer day: Tree tube maintenance

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

In the spring we planted 975 tree seedlings along the stream in our native grassland. We need your help maintaining the tree tubes and making sure that they continue to […]

Free

Walk with a Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Unlike most of our programs, we won’t be looking for anything in particular. Instead we’ll amble and explore […]

Free

After-School Adventure

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

For the first time ever, we are offering after-school programs! Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join us on the third Tuesday of every month for an adventure in […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Piedmont Polliwogs

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly pre-K program that includes an outdoor story time and short nature walk. Cost: Free! Age: Children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver Weather policy: Rain or […]

Free

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Volunteer day: Native grass seed collection

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us to collect and clean seeds of native grasses and wildflowers for use in our grassland restoration programs. Age: Adults only and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by […]

Free

Introduction to Nature Journaling

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Nature journaling is a wonderful way learn about nature and make lasting memories of the time we spent outside. And it’s really fun! In this program, Managing Director Eleanor Harris […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Octobird Fest: Owling at the Moon

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Every October we offer a series of programs all about birds: Octobird Fest! Whether you come to one program or all three, you'll learn a lot about the amazing birds […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Foliage and Phenology Class

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Phenology is the study of seasons in nature. Tracking when flowers bloom, when animals migrate, when mushrooms appear, or when anything else happens in nature, helps scientists understand our ecosystem […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Volunteer day: Tree planting

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

In the spring we planted 975 tree seedlings along the stream in our native grassland. We need your help finishing the planting with a few more trees. Please bring your […]

Free

Volunteer day: Native seed collection

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us to collect and clean seeds of native grasses and wildflowers for use in our grassland restoration programs. Age: Adults only and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by […]

Free

Nature Club

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come on out for our Nature Club! You’ll have the opportunity to explore the field station, learn about local plants and animals, and spend time with like-minded, nature-loving peers. Bring […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Piedmont Polliwogs

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly pre-K program that includes an outdoor story time and short nature walk. Cost: Free! Age: Children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver Weather policy: Rain or […]

Free

Family Nature Walk

6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to come along as we explore the field station and experience autumn in Virginia. We'll explore the woods to look for changes […]

Free

Native Seed Propagation and Collection Workshop

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

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

After-School Adventure

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

For the first time ever, we are offering after-school programs! Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join us on the third Tuesday of every month for an adventure in […]

$8.00 – $10.00