Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Note 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, VA

Over 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, VA

Please 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, 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

Volunteer Day: Trail Sign Installation

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Over 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, VA

Join 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

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

Spotted Salamander Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Once a year, salamanders leave their homes in the woods and head toward vernal pools, temporary ponds created by spring rains and melting winter snow. The conditions must be just […]

Free

Patterns in Nature Classes and Crafts

6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for this exciting series of programs all about patterns in nature! Mathematical patterns are all around us, in plants, animals, and even fungi! Knowing where to find them […]

$25.00 – $30.00

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

Woodcock Watch

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

The American Woodcock is one of our stealthiest birds, but it’s also one of the most fun to watch when they do show themselves. On early spring evenings, the males […]

$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

Woodcock Watch

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

The American Woodcock is one of our stealthiest birds, but it’s also one of the most fun to watch when they do show themselves. On early spring evenings, the males […]

$8.00 – $10.00

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

Walk with a Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Usually, we don't look for anything in particular on these walks. This time, though, we'll be looking specifically […]

Free

Beginner Bird Song Workshop

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Learning to bird by ear is a great skill for any birdwatcher. In this program, co-Directors Bert and Eleanor Harris will teach the common songs and calls of Virginia's birds […]

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: Tree Planting

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pick ax, shovel, gardening gloves, […]

Free

Early Spring Wildflower Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

In early spring ephemeral wildflowers appear on the forest floor taking advantage of a brief moment of sunlight before the canopy above fills out with trees. Join us for a […]

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: Tree Planting

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pick ax, shovel, gardening gloves, […]

Free

Volunteer Day: Tree Planting

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pick ax, shovel, gardening gloves, […]

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

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 shine except […]

Free

Volunteer Day: Tree Planting

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pick ax, shovel, gardening gloves, […]

Free

Warbler Song Bootcamp Virtual Program

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Brush up on your warbler songs just before the migrants arrive in droves. We will listen to the songs of each of the migratory warblers that pass through our region […]

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

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Happy Earth Day! Bring your family on a self-guided exploration of our trails and search for clues that will help you spell out a special message from our mascot, Blossom […]