Keep up with your New Year’s resolution and get outdoors. Join Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, to find some pops of color on this grey January day. We will meet at the trailhead in the cul-de-sac of Wood Nettle Lane. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. This hike is rated moderate.
Join Professor Kristin Cash from the University of Lynchburg as she delves into how AI technologies are transforming environmental education and outreach, equipping the next generation of conservation leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to protect our planet and inspire sustainable change. Refreshments provided. Payment is due at time of registration.
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore Wintergreen’s natural environment during the exhilarating month of January! These hikes are rated moderate. Payment is due at time of registration. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Join Josh Palumbo as we hike north on the Appalachian Trail to the overlook known to the founders of Wintergreen as Cooper’s Whole. This vantage offers unsurpassed views of Wintergreen and our surrounding mountainside. The hike is rated difficult. Bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration.
Professor Krystof Cios, is one of the pioneers of machine learning and data mining. Join us as Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dr. Cios provides an overview of AI. His presentation will focus on AI’s positive and negative impacts in domains such as medicine, scientific discovery, innovation, society, student learning, and environment. Refreshments provided. Payment is due […]
How would you react if you were told there was a spring wildflower that generated its own heat, luring pollinators to its warmth only to betray them with an early death at the hands of migrating birds? You'd want to see that, right? Meet Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist, at the Allen Creek Nature […]
Join Josh Palumbo on a discussion the environmental concerns affecting Wintergreen’s ecosystem. The lecture will cover topics such as forest health, deer populations, water quality, spotted lanternfly and much more. Be sure to come with any questions you may have about the state of the Wintergreen environment!
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore Wintergreen’s natural environment during the exhilarating month of February. These hikes are rated moderate. Payment is due at time of registration.
How many wildflowers can you name? This time of year, spring wildflowers are carpeting the forest floor. Let's see how many different species we can find. Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, will point out the wildflowers along the Stoney Park Trail. We will meet in the parking lot off of Stoney […]
It’s time to dust off those hiking boots and join us for an adventure on the Dobie/Albright Loop Trail! This scenic 4-mile hike, rated easy to moderate, winds through a stunning native hardwood forest and features unique sights, including the remnants of a 1964 fighter jet. We’ll pause for lunch at the breathtaking Glass Hollow […]
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore Wintergreen’s natural environment during the exhilarating month of March! These hikes are rated moderate. Payment is due at time of registration. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Join Josh Palumbo on a bushwhack to the top of Crawford’s Knob. The winter is the perfect time to explore the wilds of Wintergreen as we seek the summit for a spectacular view of the Rockfish Valley. This hike will traverse a broad swath of the backcountry of Crawford’s Knob so, prepare for off-trail conditions. […]
