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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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
Nature Club
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe are changing up Nature Club! Over 5 sessions beginning in January and running through May, Nature Club will be focused on completing one, big project. Participants will work together […]
$40.00 – $50.00
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
Volunteer Day: Seed Sowing
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe have been collecting seeds from native plants in the area and we need your help planting the seeds in trays! Age: Adults only and children ages 12 and up, […]
Free
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 Series
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe are changing up After-school Adventure! Over 5 sessions beginning in January and running through May, After-school Adventure will be focused on completing one, big project. Participants will spend the […]
$40.00 – $50.00
Waterfowl and Animal Behavior Class
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWinter is the perfect time to get good looks at ducks! In this program, students will hone their waterfowl identification, learn some of the principles of studying animal behavior, and […]
$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 and other invasive plants from […]
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
Research Talk: American Kestrel Nesting Habitat
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAThe American Kestrel, North America's smallest falcon, is declining across the Northeast. While there are many possible causes, habitat degradation is likely an important factor. Unfortunately, little is know about […]
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 and other invasive plants from […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANote that this is postponed from our normal date of January 29. Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Trail Sign Installation
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAOver the last two years we have been working to put up trail signs all around the property so that people can navigate on open-access days. We need your help […]
Free
Winter Tree Identification for Beginners
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAPlease note that this program was postponed from its original date of January 29. Winter is a great time of year to learn how to identify trees and to practice […]
$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
Volunteer Day: Trail Sign Installation
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAOver the last two years we have been working to put up trail signs all around the property so that people can navigate on open-access days. We need your help […]
Free
Walk with a Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. This month, we'll be looking for otters! These playful creatures are often seen on our ponds in early […]
Free