• Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    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 Repotting

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    It's time to move some of our young native plants into bigger pots and we need some help! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Bring: Gardening gloves and […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we'll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]

    Free
  • Nature Camp for Grownups

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Hey grownups! Have you ever wished you could go to summer camp? Well, now you can! This August we are offering our third annual weekend-long Nature Camp for Grownups. Now […]

    $125.00 – $150.00
  • Bird Hill Grassland and Garden Tour

    Bird Hill, Orlean, VA Orlean, VA, United States

    Join us at the residence of our co-directors to experience a remnant prairie, a planted meadow, and a native plant garden. The remnant prairie on the property hosts a remarkable […]

    Free
  • Nature Journaling Meetup

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Nature journaling is a powerful tool for learning about plants and animals, a mindful practice for connecting to nature, and just a great way to spend time outside. Managing Director […]

    Free
  • Nature Club : 2023-24

    Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Nature Club is a program where middle and high school students who are interested in the natural world can spend time in a nerd-friendly environment.  If they like bones, insects, […]

    $100.00 – $125.00
  • Nature School : 2023-24

    Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    We are in our third full year of offering Nature School!  Students meet every other Wednesday from September through May to learn about different natural history subjects through hands-on research, […]

    $235.00 – $260.00
  • Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz

    Riverside Preserve 8150 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, VA, United States

    Come along while we partner with the Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation to participate in the Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz!  We'll explore Riverside Preserve with the goal of […]

    Free
  • Late Summer Wildflower Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Come and see our fields at their best! The fields we call Lower and Upper Woodcock are unplanted and naturally dominated by native plants. We will look for Gray Goldenrod, […]

    Free
  • Creatures Of The Night

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us to look and listen for creatures of the night! We’ll start by listening to the evening chorus of birds and katydids. Then we will take a gentle walk […]

    Free
  • Night-time Family Nature Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to come along as we explore the field station AT NIGHT! We’ll see how long we can walk without flashlights and then […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]

    Free
  • Piedmont Polliwogs : 2023-24

    Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    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.  Students get to know each […]

    $75.00 – $90.00
  • Volunteer Training – Fall K-12 Field Trips

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    More than a thousand K-12 students visit the Clifton Institute on field trips each year. Our goal is to get students outside, engaging with plants and animals, and learning that […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Day: Trail Work

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    A few of our trails need some love! Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly will lead this event. No trail maintenance experience required. Age: Adults only. Bring: Work gloves and a water […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we'll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]

    Free
  • Party in the PawPaw Patch

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us way down yonder for a Pawpaw party! Every year in late September we host this celebration of our only native tropical fruit tree. We will give a brief […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]

    Free
  • Fall Native Plant Sale

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Native plants provide better food for insects, which in turn provide food for birds. You can make a huge difference for wildlife by planting native species on your property. Since […]

  • Volunteer Day: Plug Planting

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    We need help planting plugs in our meadow restoration project! No experience required. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring: Please bring […]

    Free
  • Invasive Species Seminar

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    This workshop is open to all landowners in the Old Dominion Hounds (ODH) territory. Join us for a workshop where landowners will learn how to manage meadows and forests for […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    We are so grateful for our volunteers’ help and support. We could not accomplish our mission without you! We would like to thank you by hosting you and your families […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Day: Invasive Removal

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Come help us remove invasive plants like Autumn Olive to make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly, all levels of experience […]

    Free
  • Walk with a Naturalist

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we'll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]

    Free
  • Mushroom Walk

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Join us for a fung-tastic afternoon with our friends at the Mycological Association of Washington, DC to learn about mushrooms! This program will include a presentation on mushroom biology and […]

    Free
  • CANCELLED: Riverside Plant Walk at Riverside Preserve

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    **This event has been cancelled! We look forward to seeing you next time.**   Join Dr. Bert Harris of The Clifton Institute to explore the special plants and animals of […]

  • Natural History Workshop for FCPS Teachers

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    If you are a Fauquier County Public School* teacher looking to spend the day roaming outdoors with friendly nature nerds, this workshop is for you!  Join Co-Director Eleanor Harris and […]

    Free
  • Native Seed Collection and Propagation Workshop

    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Collecting 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