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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Woodcock Watch
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAThe American Woodcock is one of our stealthiest birds, but it’s also one of the most fun to watch when they do show themselves. On early spring evenings, the males […]
$8.00 – $10.00
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 […]
Free
Woodcock Watch
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAThe American Woodcock is one of our stealthiest birds, but it’s also one of the most fun to watch when they do show themselves. On early spring evenings, the males […]
$8.00 – $10.00
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
Walk with a Naturalist
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAJoin us for a walk on our trails with one our naturalists. Usually, we don't look for anything in particular on these walks. This time, though, we'll be looking specifically […]
Free
Beginner Bird Song Workshop
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VALearning to bird by ear is a great skill for any birdwatcher. In this program, co-Directors Bert and Eleanor Harris will teach the common songs and calls of Virginia's birds […]
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: 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
Early Spring Wildflower Walk
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VAIn early spring ephemeral wildflowers appear on the forest floor taking advantage of a brief moment of sunlight before the canopy above fills out with trees. Join us for a […]
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: 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
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
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
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 […]
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
Warbler Song Bootcamp Virtual Program
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VABrush up on your warbler songs just before the migrants arrive in droves. We will listen to the songs of each of the migratory warblers that pass through our region […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free