• The Mysterious History of Native Grasslands in the Virginia Piedmont

    Raccoon Ford Road Culpeper, VA, United States

    TWO 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, VA, United States

    Come 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, VA, United States

    Join 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, VA, United States

    Come 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, VA, United States

    Every 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, VA, United States

    During 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 […]

    Free
  • Bird Walk

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

    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, United States

    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 shine except […]

    Free
  • Family Nature Walk

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

    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
  • Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk POSTPONED FROM MAY 7

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

    Please 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 […]

    Free
  • Native Plant Sale

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

    Native 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, VA, United States

    We 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 […]

    Free
  • Froggy Friday

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

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Day: Trail Sign Installation

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

    Help 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, VA, United States

    Join 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, VA, United States

    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
  • Volunteer Day: Plant Propagation

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

    It'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 […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Day: Trail Construction

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

    We 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, VA, United States

    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
  • Common Plant Family Identification Workshop

    6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States

    If 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, VA, United States

    Summer 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, 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 […]

    Free
  • Walk With A Naturalist

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

    Join 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, VA, United States

    During 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, VA, United States

    Join 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, VA, United States

    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
  • Native Garden Tour

    Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility 800 Waterloo Rd., Warrenton

    Join 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, VA, United States

    LAST 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 […]

    Free
  • Young Scientists Research Experience

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

    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 […]

    $350.00
  • Volunteer Day: Storm Damage Repair

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

    We have a lot of trees down throughout the property, and need help getting them cleaned up. Bring good work clothes, including gloves and sturdy boots, and plenty of water. […]

    Free