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 […]
Coral Hairstreaks, the star of our logo, are rare in Virginia but we’re lucky to have one of the best sites in the state to see them and on a […]
We still have spaces if you would like to join us for this event! Please email bharris@cliftoninstitute.org if you're interested. Join us for our sixth annual Dragonfly Count! Our goals […]
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 […]
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 […]
**Cancelled due to weather** Come help us make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly. All levels of experience welcome. May involve […]
*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 […]
*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 […]
Join us to learn about butterfly identification and biology. Co-Director Bert Harris will give a presentation on the identification of common butterflies in our area. We will then take a […]
Come help us make the field station habitat the best it can be! Led by Habitat Specialist Andrew Eberly. All levels of experience welcome. May involve clearing invasive plants, light […]
Online registration is closed but we still have spaces for this program. Please email bharris@cliftoninstitute.org if you're interested in joining us! Skippers, the Little Brown Jobs of the butterfly […]
Online registration is closed but people are still welcome to join us! If you're interested, email bharris@cliftoninstitute.org. Every year community scientists help count butterflies in 15-mile-diameter circles all around the […]
If biodiversity excites you, come learn about one of the most species-rich groups on the planet: beetles! Worldwide, there are over 400,000 beetle species, and that list grows longer every […]
