Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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
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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAHappy Earth Day! Bring your family on a self-guided exploration of our trails and search for clues that will help you spell out a special message from our mascot, Blossom […]
The Mysterious History of Native Grasslands in the Virginia Piedmont
Raccoon Ford Road Culpeper, VATWO SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM. If you are interested in attending, email Bert (bharris@cliftoninstitute.org) by noon today (4/16). Piedmont grasslands are the most diverse plant communities in the […]
$8.00 – $10.00
Volunteer Day: Tree Planting
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACome help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pick ax, shovel, gardening gloves, […]
Free
Walk With A Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Weather policy: Rain or shine […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Tree Planting
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VACome help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pick ax, shovel, gardening gloves, […]
Free
City Nature Challenge
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAEvery year the community science platform iNaturalist organizes the City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition between cities all over the world to see who can find the most species, make […]
Tree Wrapping for Beavers: Workshop and Volunteer Day
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VADuring this workshop and volunteer day, join Alison Zak, M.A., founder of the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund, to learn about the importance of coexisting with beavers and how to protect your […]
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Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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, VAPiedmont 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 shine except […]
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Family Nature Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAFamilies 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
Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk POSTPONED FROM MAY 7
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAPlease note: this event is the one that was postponed from May 7. No need to re-register if you were already registered. But if you weren't you can sign up […]
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Native Plant Sale
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANative plants provide better food for insects, which in turn provide food for birds. You can make a huge difference for wildlife by planting native species on your property. Since […]
Box Turtle Community Science Survey
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe are starting a research project study box turtles. We want to know what habitats they use, what time of year they're most active, how big their territories are and […]
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Froggy Friday
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for an exploration of our trails and vernal pools while we listen for frog calls and look for breeding activity and salamander egg masses. Cost: Free! Age: Adults […]
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Volunteer Day: Trail Sign Installation
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAHelp us finish installing our trail signs! We may also do some light trail maintenance. Please wear good sturdy shoes, and bring shovels and work gloves if you have them. […]
Free
Walk With A Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Weather policy: Rain or shine except in […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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
Volunteer Day: Plant Propagation
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAIt's officially spring, and that means there is a lot to do in our gardens and greenhouse. Help us weed, re-pot, plant, and organize our native plants. All you need […]
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Volunteer Day: Trail Construction
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAWe love adding to our trail system and exploring new parts of the property! Come help us finish our Far Woods trail. Make sure to wear good shoes and work […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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
Common Plant Family Identification Workshop
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAIf you’re learning to identify plants, learning the common families can really help narrow down your options when you’re faced with an unfamiliar specimen. If you already know a few […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Plant Propagation
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VASummer is upon us, and there is a lot to do in our gardens and greenhouse. Help us weed, re-pot, plant, and organize our native plants. All you need to […]
Free
Dragonfly Identification Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VADragonflies 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 […]
Free
Walk With A Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Weather policy: Rain or shine except in […]
Free
Piedmont Polliwogs Camp
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VADuring Piedmont Polliwogs camp, your early learner will explore and engage with nature on our beautiful 900-acre field station. We aim to inspire feelings of curiosity and wonder for the […]
$95.00
Bobolink Walk
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a visit to an active Bobolink nesting colony! Bobolinks are unique and beautiful birds that select hay fields for nesting. Sadly, they are declining as a result […]
Free
Bird Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VANovice 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
Native Garden Tour
Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility 800 Waterloo Rd., WarrentonJoin us for a tour of native gardens of various sizes and styles around Warrenton. We hope that seeing these gardens will give you some inspiration of what and how […]
Free
Second Annual Dragonfly Count
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VALAST MINUTE REGISTRATION: Contact Bert at bharris@cliftoninstitute.org if you'd like to join the count. Join us for our second annual Dragonfly Count! Our goals are to learn which species of […]
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