• Firefly Watch

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

    We love going out on a summer evening to see hundreds of fireflies flashing in the trees and we’d love you to have you join us for this magical display. […]

    Get Tickets Free – $15.00
  • Rappahannock Dragonfly Count 2026

    Join us for a day of counting dragonflies across Rappahannock County! Our goals are to learn which species of dragonflies and damselflies are found in our area, to monitor changes […]

  • Young Explorers Camp (Ages 5 – 6)

    *Please note that the website will say that it is “full” until registration opens on 10th Feb.* During Young Explorers, campers spend the morning learning about the natural world through […]

    Sold Out Free – $155.00
  • Bird Walk

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

    Come join us to bird watch around the field station! Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme […]

  • Dragonfly Identification Workshop

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

    Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most mysterious and beautiful animals that live at the Clifton Institute, and June is the perfect time to search for them. Join us […]

    Get Tickets Free – $15.00
  • Clifton Dragonfly Count 2026

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

    Join us for our sixth annual Dragonfly Count! Our goals are to learn which species of dragonflies and damselflies are found in our area, to monitor changes in their populations, […]

  • Young Scientists Research Experience (Ages 13 – 18)

    During this unique experience, students will explore and carry out their own research project. Young Scientists will engage in inquiry-based, hands-on learning as they develop their own research questions, collect […]

    Get Tickets $280.00 – $350.00
  • Bird Walk

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

    Come join us to bird watch around the field station! Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme […]

  • Young Naturalists Camp: Week 1 (Ages 7 – 12)

    *Young Naturalists camps are full! Please submit an RSVP to the waitlist and we will contact you if there are cancellations!* At Young Naturalists camp, children will explore the field […]

    Sold Out Free – $275.00
  • Young Naturalists Camp: Week 2 (Ages 7 – 12)

    *Young Naturalists camps are full! Please submit an RSVP to the waitlist and we will contact you if there are cancellations!* At Young Naturalists camp, children will explore the field […]

    Sold Out Free – $275.00
  • 2026 NABA Butterfly Count

    Every year community scientists help count butterflies in 15-mile-diameter circles all around the country and contribute their data to the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). This summer we will host […]