Join JMU’s Dr. Carole Nash, archeologist and Nature Foundation partner, for hands-on testing of an archaeological site where Native American artifacts tell a story of 8,000 years of a mountain camp. Through scientific excavation, learn how soils help identify changes in environment and culture. Appropriate for adults and children over 12. Payment is due at […]
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 parking lot. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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 […]
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 parking lot. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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 Executive Director Elizabeth Long for a 90 minute birding adventure on the mountain.for a relaxing birding walk on the mountain. Together we’ll look and listen for resident and migratory birds while learning about their habitats, behaviors, and the important role they play in our mountain ecosystem.
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 tour various locations around the Wintergreen landscape in search of the many varieties our ecosystem can produce. If the timing is right, we may […]
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 a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike and explore Wintergreen’s natural environment! These hikes are rated moderate to strenuous. Meet at Trillium House parking lot. Payment is due at the time of registration.
for a relaxing birding walk on the mountain as we explore the sights and sounds of the season. Together we’ll look and listen for resident and migratory birds while learning about their habitats, behaviors, and the important role they play in our mountain ecosystem. Meet at Trillium House.
Join TNFW Executive Director Elizabeth Long on a butterfly walk on the mountain. See butterflies up close and learn about the species that call our area home. You may want to bring binoculars if you have them, but they are not essential.