How to iNaturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAiNaturalist 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 […]
Nature Crafternoon for Grownups
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin 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 […]
**Virtual** Piedmont Prairie Restoration: What We’ve Learned from our Restoration Experiment
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA**Virtual Event** Since 2019 we have been working on restoring an overgrazed cattle pasture into a diverse native grassland. In collaboration with Virginia Working Landscapes and the Oak Spring Garden […]
Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACome help us make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly. All levels of experience welcome. May involve clearing invasive plants, light […]
Winter Tree Identification Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWinter is a great time of year to learn how to identify trees and to practice looking at bark and twigs. In this program, we will take you on a […]
Nature Club
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, […]
Nature Journaling Meetup
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANature 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 […]
Spotted Salamander Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAOnce 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 […]
Piedmont Polliwogs
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 […]
Volunteer Day: Native Habitat Restoration
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACome help us make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly. All levels of experience welcome. May involve clearing invasive plants, light […]
Nature Club
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, […]
Piedmont Polliwogs
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 […]
**Virtual** Five Lessons We Can Learn From Plants
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA**Virtual Event** As pet owners, bird watchers, and animals ourselves, we are very familiar with how animal bodies work and what animals need to survive. It’s easy to overlook the […]
Piedmont Polliwogs
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 […]
Nature Club
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, […]
Piedmont Polliwogs
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 […]
Nature Club
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, […]
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Tues-Sat: 10:00-16:00
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Warrenton, Virginia 20187
540-341-3651
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