• 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
  • Winter Sparrow Identification Workshop

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

    ** 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 […]

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

    Free
  • Lichens of Wildcat Mountain

    6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    WE WILL BE MEETING AT WILDCAT MOUNTAIN. Email Bert bharris@cliftoninstitute.org if you haven't received the directions. On this program Executive Director and amateur lichenologist Bert Harris will lead participants on […]

    Free
  • RESCHEDULED: Leonid Meteor Shower Viewing Party

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

    **This event has been RESCHEDULED due to weather. Please check your email for more information** Every year the Leonids grace our skies with a shower of meteors. On this program […]

    Free
  • Science Saturday: Grass Identification Workshop and Survey

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

    Since 2019 we have been working to restore a 100-acre field that was dominated by Tall Fescue into a diverse native grassland. In cooperation with Virginia Working Landscapes and the […]

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

    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: […]

    Free
  • The 24th Annual The Plains/Airlie Christmas Bird Count

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

    Join us for the 24th Annual The Plains/Airlie Christmas Bird Count this December!  Our goal?  Count as many birds as we can in our 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a […]

    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: […]

    Free
  • Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute

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

    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: Invasive Removal

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

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

    Free
  • Winter Tree Identification

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

    Winter is a great time of year to learn how to identify trees and to practice looking at bark and twigs. We will start this program with a brief presentation […]

    Free
  • **Cancelled** Bird Walk

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

    **THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER** Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. […]

    Free
  • *POSTPONED TO Feb 17th* Walk with a Naturalist: All-day Hike

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

    On this special Walk with a Naturalist, we will walk one of the longer trails on our property. We expect to walk about 5 miles on varied terrain, some of […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Day: Vernal Pool Cleanup

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

    We are seeking volunteers to help cleanup the areas around our vernal pools in preparation for our local salamanders! Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied […]

    Free
  • How to iNaturalist

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

    iNaturalist is a powerful tool for people to learn about nature and to contribute to science, but we’ve heard from lots of people that they aren’t sure how to use […]

    Free
  • American Kestrel Research Update (Virtual)

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

    **This is a virtual event. We will close registration at noon on February 9 to make sure everyone gets the Zoom link. If you have registered and have not yet […]

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

    Free
  • Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk

    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 Crafternoon

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

    Join us in the farmhouse for an afternoon making nature-inspired crafts, just in time to make something for your valentines. We will provide instructions and materials for participants to make […]

    Free
  • Spotted Salamander Walk

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

    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
  • Bird Walk

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

    Join us for a morning of birding at the field station. Led by expert birders. Includes a mile or two of slow walking over varied terrain. Please bring water/snacks as […]

    Free
  • Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute

    Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mid Atlantic Lichen Identification Workshop

    Oak Spring Garden Foundation 1776 Loughborough Ln, Upperville

    Are you ready to take a casual interest in lichens to the next level? This special all-day workshop is intended for keen beginners who would like to advance their identification abilities. […]

    $75.00
  • Walk with a Naturalist: All-Day Hike

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

    On this special Walk with a Naturalist, we will walk one of the longer trails on our property. We expect to walk about 5 miles on varied terrain, some of […]

    Free
  • Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute

    Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
    Recurring
    The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    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 […]