Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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
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Volunteer day: Native grass seed collection
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin 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, VANature 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, VAEvery 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, VAPhenology 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, VAIn 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, VAJoin 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, VACome 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, VANovice 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, VAPiedmont 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, VAFamilies 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, VACollecting 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, VAFor 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
Fall Book Club: The Fly Trap
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAThis fall, we will read and discuss the Fly Trap by Fredrik Sjoberg, a memoir by a Swedish entomologist, as well as a "a meditation on the unexpected beauty of […]
Free
Volunteer day: Invasive species removal
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAInvasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive from around our property and […]
Free
Walk with a Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin 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
Nature Club
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACome 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: Invasive species removal
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAInvasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive from around our property and […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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
Project Feederwatch Giveaway
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAFriends of the Rappahannock will be giving away free Project Feederwatch bird feeders at the Clifton Institute after our regular Wednesday morning bird walk! The feeders are first-come first-serve, and the […]
Piedmont Polliwogs
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAPiedmont 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
Volunteer day: Invasive species removal
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAInvasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive from around our property and […]
Free
Beginner Grass Identification
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAAt first glance, it might seem like grasses all look the same and that they don't offer the same beauty that showy flowers do. But we think it's worth taking […]
$8.00 – $10.00
Family Nature Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAFamilies 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
After-school Adventure
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAFor the first time ever, we are offering after-school programs! Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join us for an adventure in nature. Activities will vary from month to […]
$8.00 – $10.00
Lichens for Beginners
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VALichens, part algae, part fungi, and all mystery! Lichens are some of the hardiest organisms on earth and can be found all around us, but they can be difficult to […]
$8.00 – $10.00
Christmas Bird Count
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for our annual Christmas Bird Count! We’ll spend the day surveying the birds in our 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a variety of habitats. We usually see a nice diversity […]
Free
Nature School: Spring Semester
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAThis series, which takes place between January and May, is a chance for young students to dip their toes into 10 different topics as we watch the land around us […]
$80.00 – $100.00
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
We invite Friends of the Clifton Institute to come explore the field station on their own every Saturday from mid-January to mid-October. You can become a Friend of Clifton with […]
Volunteer Day: Seed Cleaning
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe 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