Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz
Come along while we partner with the Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation to participate in the Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz! We'll explore Riverside Preserve with the goal of […]
Free
30 events found.
Late Summer Wildflower Walk
Come and see our fields at their best! The fields we call Lower and Upper Woodcock are unplanted and naturally dominated by native plants. We will look for Gray Goldenrod, […]
Free
Creatures Of The Night
Join us to look and listen for creatures of the night! We’ll start by listening to the evening chorus of birds and katydids. Then we will take a gentle walk […]
Free
Night-time Family Nature Walk
Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to come along as we explore the field station AT NIGHT! We’ll see how long we can walk without flashlights and then […]
Free
Bird Walk
Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]
Free
Piedmont Polliwogs : 2023-24
Event time: Jan 1 - Jan 1
The Clifton Institute
6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, United States
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 […]
$75.00 – $90.00
Volunteer Training – Fall K-12 Field Trips
More than a thousand K-12 students visit the Clifton Institute on field trips each year. Our goal is to get students outside, engaging with plants and animals, and learning that […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Trail Work
A few of our trails need some love! Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly will lead this event. No trail maintenance experience required. Age: Adults only. Bring: Work gloves and a water […]
Free
Walk with a Naturalist
Join us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we'll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]
Free
Party in the PawPaw Patch
Join us way down yonder for a Pawpaw party! Every year in late September we host this celebration of our only native tropical fruit tree. We will give a brief […]
Free
Bird Walk
Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]
Free
Fall Native Plant Sale
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 […]
Volunteer Day: Plug Planting
We need help planting plugs in our meadow restoration project! No experience required. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring: Please bring […]
Free
Invasive Species Seminar
This workshop is open to all landowners in the Old Dominion Hounds (ODH) territory. Join us for a workshop where landowners will learn how to manage meadows and forests for […]
Free
Bird Walk
Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]
Free
Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue
We are so grateful for our volunteers’ help and support. We could not accomplish our mission without you! We would like to thank you by hosting you and your families […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Invasive Removal
Come help us remove invasive plants like Autumn Olive to make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly, all levels of experience […]
Free
Walk with a Naturalist
Join us for a walk around the field station to see what we can see! Led by a staff naturalist, we'll encounter birds, bugs, plants and more. Cost: Free! Age: […]
Free
Mushroom Walk
Join us for a fung-tastic afternoon with our friends at the Mycological Association of Washington, DC to learn about mushrooms! This program will include a presentation on mushroom biology and […]
Free
CANCELLED: Riverside Plant Walk at Riverside Preserve
**This event has been cancelled! We look forward to seeing you next time.** Join Dr. Bert Harris of The Clifton Institute to explore the special plants and animals of […]
Natural History Workshop for FCPS Teachers
If you are a Fauquier County Public School* teacher looking to spend the day roaming outdoors with friendly nature nerds, this workshop is for you! Join Co-Director Eleanor Harris and […]
Free
Native Seed Collection and Propagation Workshop
Collecting and propagating native seeds is a great way to help spread native plant populations, add 100% native species to your gardens, and learn about the native plants in your […]
Free
Spooky Blacklight Walk
Did you know that flying squirrels glow pink? Or that some lichens fluoresce chartreuse or orange? We are still discovering the hidden world of fluorescence—plants, animals, fungi, and minerals that […]
Free
Bird Walk
Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Trail Maintenance
Come help us keep our trails walkable for everyone to enjoy! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly, all levels of experience welcome. Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children ages 12 […]
Free
Nature Journaling Meetup and Walk
Nature 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 […]
Free
Bird Walk
Cost: Free! Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall). COVID-19 Information: This […]
Free
Winter Sparrow Identification Workshop
** This event will be held over Zoom ** Get ready for winter by brushing up on sparrow identification! Every season brings its own challenges for birdwatching. In winter, similar-looking […]
Free
Volunteer Day: Invasive Removal
Come help us remove invasive plants like Autumn Olive to make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly, all levels of experience […]
Free
Family Nature Walk
Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to come along as we explore the field station. This program is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore nature together. We […]
Free
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