Nature Club

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Come on out for our Nature Club! You’ll have the opportunity to explore the field station, learn about local plants and animals, and spend time with like-minded, nature-loving peers. Bring […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Volunteer day: Invasive species removal

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Invasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive from around our property and […]

Free

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Project Feederwatch Giveaway

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Friends of the Rappahannock will be giving away free Project Feederwatch bird feeders at the Clifton Institute after our regular Wednesday morning bird walk! The feeders are first-come first-serve, and the […]

Piedmont Polliwogs

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly pre-K program that includes an outdoor story time and short nature walk. Cost: Free! Age: Children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver Weather policy: Rain or […]

Free

Volunteer day: Invasive species removal

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Invasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive from around our property and […]

Free

Beginner Grass Identification

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

At first glance, it might seem like grasses all look the same and that they don't offer the same beauty that showy flowers do. But we think it's worth taking […]

$8.00 – $10.00

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 and experience autumn in Virginia. We’ll explore the woods to look for changes […]

Free

After-school Adventure

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

For the first time ever, we are offering after-school programs! Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join us for an adventure in nature. Activities will vary from month to […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Lichens for Beginners

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Lichens, part algae, part fungi, and all mystery! Lichens are some of the hardiest organisms on earth and can be found all around us, but they can be difficult to […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Christmas Bird Count

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for our annual Christmas Bird Count! We’ll spend the day surveying the birds in our 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a variety of habitats. We usually see a nice diversity […]

Free

Nature School: Spring Semester

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

This series, which takes place between January and May, is a chance for young students to dip their toes into 10 different topics as we watch the land around us […]

$80.00 – $100.00
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Open-access Day for Friends of the Clifton Institute

Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
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 […]

Volunteer Day: Seed Cleaning

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We have been collecting seeds from native plants in the area and we need your help separating the seeds from the other plant material and getting them ready to plant! […]

Free

Nature Club

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We are changing up Nature Club!  Over 5 sessions beginning in January and running through May, Nature Club will be focused on completing one, big project.  Participants will work together […]

$40.00 – $50.00

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Piedmont Polliwogs

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly pre-K program that includes an outdoor story time and short nature walk. Cost: Free! Age: Children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver Weather policy: Rain or […]

Free

Volunteer Day: Seed Sowing

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We have been collecting seeds from native plants in the area and we need your help planting the seeds in trays! Age: Adults only and children ages 12 and up, […]

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 and experience autumn in Virginia. We’ll explore the woods to look for changes […]

Free

After-school Adventure Series

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

We are changing up After-school Adventure! Over 5 sessions beginning in January and running through May, After-school Adventure will be focused on completing one, big project. Participants will spend the […]

$40.00 – $50.00

Waterfowl and Animal Behavior Class

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Winter is the perfect time to get good looks at ducks! In this program, students will hone their waterfowl identification, learn some of the principles of studying animal behavior, and […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Removal

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Invasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive and other invasive plants from […]

Free

Walk with a Naturalist

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Join us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Unlike most of our programs, we won’t be looking for anything in particular. Instead we’ll amble and explore […]

Free

Research Talk: American Kestrel Nesting Habitat

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

The American Kestrel, North America's smallest falcon, is declining across the Northeast. While there are many possible causes, habitat degradation is likely an important factor. Unfortunately, little is know about […]

Free

Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Removal

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Invasive plant species crowd out native plants and provide little to no food for native animals. Every winter we work to remove invasive Autumn Olive and other invasive plants from […]

Free

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Note that this is postponed from our normal date of January 29. Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of […]

Free

Volunteer Day: Trail Sign Installation

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Over the last two years we have been working to put up trail signs all around the property so that people can navigate on open-access days. We need your help […]

Free

Winter Tree Identification for Beginners

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Please note that this program was postponed from its original date of January 29. Winter is a great time of year to learn how to identify trees and to practice […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Bird Walk

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Novice and experienced birders will enjoy this guided 1-2 mile hike to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. We will explore […]

Free

Piedmont Polliwogs

The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA

Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly pre-K program that includes an outdoor story time and short nature walk. Cost: Free! Age: Children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver Weather policy: Rain or […]

Free