Chase away those winter blues by discovering the emerging new growth of early bloomers. Join your neighbors and friends as we scan the area for new emerging vegetation. Meet Emily Ferguson, a TNFW volunteer, at the Allen Creek Nature Preserve trailhead near the junction of Towhee Ct and Stoney Creek East. Please wear appropriate footwear […]
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 […]
Let's check out what has sprung this spring! While locating different plants, we will keep our eyes peeled for insects, amphibians, birds, and other small wildlife using vegetation as cover. Join Emily Ferguson, a volunteer for The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, for a walk of the Stoney Creek Park trail. We will meet in the […]
Join Josh Palumbo as we hike to an old plane wreckage and bushwhack into the Crawford’s Knob backcountry. The route to the crash site along the Appalachian Trail will offer great views of Wintergreen and the Rockfish Valley. From the wreck, we will venture into the “beyond,” following the contours of Humpback Mountain down to […]
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike and explore Wintergreen’s natural environment! These hikes are rated moderate to strenuous. Meet at Trillium House. Payment due before event.
The Nature Foundation is teaming up with The Mountain Woman to go to Lynchburg for their annual Garden Day on April 21st. You must purchase your own garden tour ticket .Go to VAGardenWeek.org for advance tickets. ($ 50.00 per person). Be sure to scroll down and choose “Lynchburg” before you purchase your ticket. We will tour 4 private […]
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike and explore Wintergreen’s natural environment! These hikes are rated moderate to strenuous. Meet at Trillium House. Payment due before event.
Prerequisite: Part I: Intro to Watercolor OR prior watercolor experience please. This class is NOT for anyone who is brand new to watercolor. We will concentrate on the beautiful and varied skyscapes we see at Wintergreen. Initial emphasis will focus on beautiful blue skies and white puffy clouds. Watercolor artist Carolyn Velletri and guest watercolorist […]
Back by popular demand! Join Rich Velletri for a hike to the wreckage of an old military aircraft that crashed in the early 1960s and learn details of the fateful flight. This six mile round trip hike is rated as difficult and over mountainous rocky terrain but features nice views. The route to the crash […]
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! […]