Escape the summer heat and journey underground with Dr. Angel Garcia of the James Madison University Department of Geology and Environmental Science. We will explore the wonders of Grand Caverns, the oldest continually operating show cave in the United States. Dr. Garcia will delve deep into the history of this captivating grotto, from its magnificent […]
Join TNFW for a special afternoon highlighting the experiences of our summer interns! Forest Management Intern Gabe Nagy will share insights from his summer working in trail stewardship and forest management, while Education Intern Caroline Pickles presents Mountain Weather Matters: How to Stay Safe During Severe Weather, an engaging and informative program perfect for outdoor […]
Join us for our monthly “First Fridays at Five” Open House, where we’ll have a fun and light-hearted Trivia Night! The TNFW staff will curate trivia questions about the natural history of Wintergreen, with fun prizes for the winning teams. Start now to put together your sharpest team, we expect a fun night of good-natured competition. […]
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.
Join Executive Director Elizabeth Long for a relaxing birding walk on the mountain as we explore the birds of Wintergreen. 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 Josh Palumbo on a search for the many salamanders that call Wintergreen home. This easy hike will journey to the wet abodes where these elusive creatures reside. The goal is to identify as many species of salamanders slithering around the Wintergreen landscape as possible. The hike is rated as moderate. Dress for hiking and […]
Join Executive Director Elizabeth Long for a relaxing birding walk in Stoney Creek as we explore the birds of Wintergreen. 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 Stoney Creek Park.
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.
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.
Join us for our monthly “First Fridays at Five” Open House, this month featuring a Book show-and-tell. Bring your favorite nature-themed book, or bring a book to swap! Any genre counts, from fiction to poetry to mystery to field guides, as long as it has something to do with the natural world. All are welcome […]
TNFW’s native plant sale will be held at the greenhouse at 725 Beech Grove Rd, Roseland, VA 22967. There will be members of the Plant Propagation committee on hand to answer questions. Contact The Nature Foundation @ Wintergreen (434-325-8169) or email shoppe@tnfw.org to purchase plants at other times. No ticket needed. See you there!
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. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.