Join Josh Palumbo as we explore the White Rock Falls Trail and the Slacks Trail. This 4.5-mile loop features a lovely waterfall, great winter views and lovely rock formations. The hike is rated moderate to difficult. Please bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration. $8/Member, $12/Non-Member.
Join Josh Palumbo as we retrace the steps of Appalachian Trail history. This journey will take us on the lost route from Cedar Drive to Reeds Gap. The hike is rated as moderate. Dress for any weather conditions. Bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration. $5/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Join Josh Palumbo as we loop from the Old Appalachian Trail atop Wintergreen down to the current AT and back via the Dripping Rock access point. This hike will feature constant views as compare the old verse the new Appalachian Trail. This approximately 4.5-mile hike will be moderate to difficult. Be sure to dress for […]
Join geologist Chuck Bailey for a fascinating geology and natural history walk along the scenic Tye River. The hike will conclude at Chuck’s pavilion with lively discussion and hot cider. Please bring water and a snack. Payment is due at time of registration.
Join Josh Palumbo as we summit Three Ridges. Take advantage of the leafless trees and get lovely views as we peak atop our neighbor mountain to the south. The hike is approximately 8.8 miles out to the summit of this popular local hike. Be sure to dress for variable late winter weather. This hike is […]
Join Kathie Driscoll for a challenging yet rewarding hike along the Appalachian Trail at Long Mountain (Route 60). This strenuous 8-mile out-and-back hike follows scenic Brown Mountain Creek, where you’ll experience the beauty of early spring ephemerals, the pristine mountain stream, and the historic remnants of the Brown Mountain community. Bring plenty of water, lunch […]
Step back in time, celebrate a milestone in our nation’s history, and enjoy a wonderful day out as we celebrate America’s 250 anniversary at one of our nation’s most iconic landmarks—Monticello, the home of Founding Father President Thomas Jefferson. We will take a leisurely stroll along Saunders- Monticello trail and through the beautifully landscaped, historic […]
Spring Awakening: Where The Blue Ridge Comes Alive, formerly the Spring Wildflower Symposium, is an immersive weekend event celebrating the region’s remarkable flora and mountain ecosystems. Designed for nature enthusiasts, scientists, educators, students, and outdoor adventurers, the event features guided natural history walks, field trips, workshops, expert-led presentations in botany, ecology, geology, ornithology, and more! […]
Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with an inspiring hike through landscapes shaped by our nation’s early history. Join Kathie Driscoll for a memorable journey along 5 miles of Montpelier–Market at Grelen trails, where natural beauty and American heritage intersect. Market at Grelen is an enchanting 1,000-acre tree nursery and farm, thoughtfully […]
Join Josh Palumbo as we summit the highest point in Nelson County. The route to the top is not for the faint of heart but the rewards are great views and bragging rights for peaking our beautiful county. The hike is rated as difficult. Bring plenty of food and water! Payment is due at time […]
Join Josh Palumbo on a whirlwind tour around Nelson, Amherst, Rockbridge, and Augusta County as we search for trees of distinction. On our journey we will hunt down state champions of all shapes and sizes. Come with us to photograph, measure and gaze on the living legends of Central Virginia. Bring money for lunch in […]
Join TNFW Executive Director Elizabeth Long as we search for seasonal butterflies. This easy-to-moderate outing will give participants a chance to see butterflies up close as we learn about the species that call our area home. We’ll also talk about the close relationship between butterflies and plants, and why plants are so important to insect […]