Time to grab your poles because fishing is fun for children ages 6 through 12! Kids will learn basic fishing skills, practice casting and catching fish at Wintergreen’s Black Walnut pond! All equipment is provided. Meet at Trillium House. Grown-ups are welcome to come along (fishing license required). Hats, sunscreen and water recommended. Advanced registration […]
Who wants to party under a blanket of stars? Come join The Nature Foundation staff and local amateur astronomers as we pull out all the stops to give the whole family an up-close look at constellations, planets and galaxies. You will be bedazzled with the views of the heavenly bodies through their high powered telescopes. […]
Think snakes are scary? Think again! Join Kathie Driscoll at TNFW for a fun, family-friendly deep dive into the slithery, surprisingly lovable world of Virginia’s snakes! Come learn who's hiding in your backyard, discover why snakes are nature’s unsung heroes and even touch a live snake! Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration […]
Join Mary Jane Epps on an introductory tour into the world of mycology. The goal of this venture is to educate each hiker on the basics of mushroom identification. We will scour the Wintergreen landscape in search of the many varieties our ecosystem can produce. The hike is rated as moderate. Payment is due at […]
Get ready for a day of fun, friendly competition, and spectacular mountain views at the 32nd Annual Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic! Join us for a tournament like no other—packed with camaraderie, great golf, exciting prizes, and a few surprises along the way. Take your shot at winning a brand new car in our hole-in-one […]
Join us for First Friday at Trillium House on June 5 from 5–7 PM for an evening celebrating native plants, conversation, and community.Gather with friends and neighbors as we enjoy a casual discussion about the beauty and benefits of native plants. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply curious about creating a more natural landscape, […]
Grab your flashlight and join us for an evening adventure exploring the fascinating world of nocturnal insects! We’ll take part in National Moth Week, an international citizen science initiative to document moth species around the globe. Using lights, nets, and observation stations, participants will learn how these amazing insects survive and thrive in the dark. […]
Join staff and our friend, amateur astronomer, Steve Laymen as we experience our close celestial neighbors as well as deep space objects like galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae with CAS’s high powered EV scope. We will meet at High Country Park off of Blue Ridge Drive (behind Wintergarden Spa). Payment is due at time of […]
Think snakes are scary? Think again! Join Kathie Driscoll at TNFW for a fun, family-friendly deep dive into the slithery, surprisingly lovable world of snakes! Come learn who's hiding in your backyard, discover why snakes are nature’s unsung heroes and even touch a live snake! Payment is due at the time of registration. $4/Member, $8/Non- […]
Join The Nature Foundation staff for a peaceful guided evening walk as the sun sets over the Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy scenic mountain views, learn about local wildlife and nature at dusk, and experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge in the cool evening air. Paid registration in advance.
Join us for our monthly “First Fridays at Five” Open House, where we’ll have a fun and light-hearted Trivia Night! The TNFW staff will curate trivia questions about the natural history of Wintergreen, with fun prizes for the winning teams. Start now to put together your sharpest team, we expect a fun night of good-natured competition. […]
Join Josh Palumbo on a search for the many salamanders that call Wintergreen home. This easy hike will journey to the wet abodes where these elusive creatures reside. The goal is to identify as many species of salamanders slithering around the Wintergreen landscape as possible. The hike is rated as moderate. Dress for hiking and […]