Reading the Weather

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

In this workshop, the point is to have your head in the clouds. Spend the afternoon with Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly learning about the behavior of Virginia’s spring atmosphere, how […]

$5.00 – $10.00

Vernal Pool Camp

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Home for spring break? Come to our first ever day-long spring break camp, all about vernal pools! Campers will spend a day with Clifton Institute staff studying the animals that […]

$40.00 – $50.00

Volunteer Day: Tree Tube Maintenance

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We need help maintaining tree tubes! Afterward, participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch and join us for a picnic on the lawn! Clifton will provide cold drinks. Cost: […]

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. This program is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore nature together. We […]

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

Cost: 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

Warbler Song Bootcamp

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

REGISTRATION CLOSED *This is a virtual event* Brush up on your warbler songs just before the migrants arrive in droves. We will listen to the songs of each of the […]

$5.00 – $10.00

Walk With A Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: 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

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: 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

Volunteer Day: Native Plant Propagation

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We need help propagating native plants! Afterward, participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch and join us for a picnic on the lawn! Clifton will provide cold drinks. Cost: […]

Free

Lichen Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

On this program Executive Director and amateur lichenologist Bert Harris will give a guided tour of some of his favorite lichen-y spots while explaining the basics of lichen biology and […]

Free

Science Saturday: Kestrel Watch

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

In what we hope will become a regular occurrence, we are inviting the public to participate in one of our ongoing research projects. This time you’ll help us track American […]

Free

Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

From 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

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow […]

Free

Science Saturday: Box Turtles

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

In 2022 we started a research project to study what habitats Box Turtles use at different times of year so that we and other landowners can know what the best […]

Free

Spring Creatures of the Night

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for an night-time exploration of our trails and vernal pools while we listen for frog calls, look for insects, and see what animals are swimming on the ponds. […]

Free

*Cancelled* Spring Native Plant Sale

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

**This event has been cancelled due to winter die-off causing a low plant stock. Check back in the fall for our fall plant sale!**   Native plants provide better food […]

Walk with a Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: 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

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: 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

Introduction to Insects

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Spend the afternoon with Education Associate Bridget Bradshaw learning about the bizarre and colorful world of our most diverse animal kin—the insects! The class will begin by covering basic insect […]

$5.00 – $10.00

Firefly Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Who doesn’t love fireflies? Many of us have fond memories of catching fireflies or watching a magical light show on a summer evening. But why do fireflies flash? What do […]

$5.00 – $10.00

Plant Family Identification Workshop

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

If you’re learning to identify plants, learning the common families can really help narrow down your options when you’re faced with an unfamiliar specimen. If you already know a few […]

Free

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: 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

Bobolink Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for a visit to an active Bobolink nesting colony in partnership with our friends at Virginia Working Landscapes! Bobolinks are unique and beautiful birds that select hay fields […]

Free
Recurring

Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute

Event time: Jan 14 - Oct 14
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 […]

Dragonfly Identification Workshop

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most mysterious and beautiful animals that live at the Clifton Institute, and June is the perfect time to search for them. Join us […]

Free

Walk with a Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Cost: 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

Young Scientists Research Experience (June 19 – 23)

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

During this unique experience, students will explore and carry out their own research project. Young Scientists will engage in inquiry-based, hands-on learning as they develop their own research questions, collect […]

$350.00

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come walk the property with one of our staff to look for birds! Please bring binoculars if you have them. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied […]

Free
Recurring

Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute

Event time: Jan 14 - Oct 14
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 […]