Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VABoth beginner 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 […]
Free
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Winter Sparrow Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA** This event will be held over Zoom ** Get ready for winter by brushing up on sparrow identification! Every season brings its own challenges for birdwatching. In winter, similar-looking […]
$8.00 – $10.00
Volunteer day: Native seed collecting
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. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied […]
Free
Walk with a Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring: Please bring binoculars. […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VABoth beginner 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 […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Invasive removal
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for […]
Free
Riverside Plant Walk at Riverside Preserve
Riverside Preserve 8150 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, VAJoin Dr. Bert Harris of The Clifton Institute to explore the special plants and animals of Fauquier County's Riverside Preserve! This beautiful park protects a fascinating variety of habitats, from […]
Spooky Blacklight Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VADid you know that flying squirrels glow pink? Or that some lichens fluoresce chartreuse or orange? We are still discovering the hidden world of fluorescence—plants, animals, fungi, and minerals that […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Native seed collection
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us to collect and clean seeds of native grasses and wildflowers for use in our grassland restoration programs. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied […]
Free
Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAFrom Co-Director Eleanor Harris: Nature journaling is my favorite hobby, a great way to spend time outside, and a powerful tool for learning about nature. I want to help develop […]
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. Please bring work gloves and clippers if you have them. Cost: Free! Age: Adults […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for […]
Free
Walk With A Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and […]
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. This program is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore nature together. We […]
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. Please bring work gloves and clippers if you have them. Age: Adults only and […]
Free
Starry Story Time and Bonfire
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWhen was the last time you stargazed while someone told you a story? We’ll take advantage of the long nights to learn a few winter constellations and Education Associate Bridget […]
Free
Nature School
Event time: Sep 7 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
We’re offering another year of Nature School! Each class will include a structured learning activity on a particular topic and an exploratory nature walk. For example, in the past we […]
$145 – $180
Volunteer Day: Native 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
Event time: Sep 3 - Jan 1
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
Over 9 sessions beginning in September and running through May, the members of Nature Club will work together to create a map of an uncharted piece of the Clifton Institute […]
$72 – $90
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACost: Free! Age: All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates […]
Free
Piedmont Polliwogs
Event time: Sep 8 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
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. As of fall 2022, we […]
$75 – $90
Beginner Grass Identification Workshop
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, VACost: Free! Age: Families with children ages 6 and up. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates on the morning […]
Free
Nature School
Event time: Sep 7 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
We’re offering another year of Nature School! Each class will include a structured learning activity on a particular topic and an exploratory nature walk. For example, in the past we […]
$145 – $180
Beginner Lichen Identification Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VALichens: part algae, part fungi, all mystery! Did you know that we have more than 400 species of lichens in our region and that many of them can be identified […]
$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 […]
Free
Nature School
Event time: Sep 7 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
We’re offering another year of Nature School! Each class will include a structured learning activity on a particular topic and an exploratory nature walk. For example, in the past we […]
$145 – $180
Nature Club
Event time: Sep 3 - Jan 1
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
Over 9 sessions beginning in September and running through May, the members of Nature Club will work together to create a map of an uncharted piece of the Clifton Institute […]
$72 – $90
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Date and time subject to change dependent on weather. Please check your email for updates […]
Free
Piedmont Polliwogs
Event time: Sep 8 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA
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. As of fall 2022, we […]
$75 – $90