How to iNaturalist
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 […]
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30 events found.
American Kestrel Research Update (Virtual)
**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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
The Sounds of Nature: How Natural Sounds are Made and Why They Sound Like They Do *Virtual*
**This is a virtual program. We will close registration at noon on February 22 to make sure everyone gets the Zoom link. If you registered and have not received a […]
Free
Education Volunteer Training – Spring Field Trips
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
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
Bird Walk
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
Volunteer Day: Phenology Trail
Help us get our phenology trail ready for spring! Please bring water, gardening gloves if desired, and appropriate dress for the weather. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 […]
Free
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
Nature School : 2023-24
Event time: Sep 6 - Jan 1
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 – $260
Woodcock Watch
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 […]
Free
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
Nature Club : 2023-24
Event time: Sep 2 - Jan 1
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 – $125
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
Geology of the Piedmont Tour
It’s winter and that means that rock season is upon us! This year we thought it would be nice to branch out and check out a whole new geologic province. […]
Free
Walk with a Naturalist
Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists! May include a mile or two of slow to moderate hiking over varied terrain. Please bring water/snacks as […]
Free
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
Bird Walk
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
Nature School : 2023-24
Event time: Sep 6 - Jan 1
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 – $260
Piedmont Polliwogs : 2023-24
Event time: Sep 14 - Jan 1
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 – $90
Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute
Event time: Jan 13 - Oct 12
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 […]
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