The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen

Ladies Day Out - Special Historical Hike Series- April 9, 2026
2026-04-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 grounds of Jefferson’s renowned estate. Followed by lunch at the beloved and historic Michie Tavern, a local favorite steeped in colonial charm. This 6.2-mile walk is rated easy to moderate. Bring water, a snack and money for lunch. Payment includes entrance fee to estate and is due at time of registration.

Spring Awakening: Where The Blue Ridge Comes Alive Weekend- May1-3, 2026
2026-05-01 15:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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! Registration includes event access and Saturday Boxed lunches; it does not include lodging. View brochure for more information. Sign ups for walks will be online this year!

Ladies Day Out: Special Historical Hike Series – May 7, 2026
2026-05-07 09:00 - 15:00
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 designed to highlight Virginia’s working landscapes and scenic forests. These trails border Montpelier, the home of our 4th President, James Madison, who believed strongly in land stewardship and preserving Virginia’s forests for future generations. Hike rated easy to moderate. Bring water and money for lunch. Payment is due at time of registration.

Peak the Priest- May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 09:00 - 17:00
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 of registration.

The Living Legends! - June 10, 2026
2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00
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 Lexington. Payment is due at time of registration.

Butterflies in Bloom Walk- June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00
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 conservation. You may want to bring binoculars if you have them, but they are not essential. Payment is due at time of registration.
