Fishing Clinic
2024-07-27 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Time to grab your poles because fishing is fun for children ages 6 through 15! Kids will learn basic fishing skills, practiece casting and catch fish at Wintergreen’s Black Walnut pond! All eqipment is provided. Meet at Trillium House. Grown-ups are welcome to come along (fishing license required). Hats and sunscreen recommended. Advanced registration due by July 20, space is limited to 10 children. $10/Member, $20/Non-Member.

Saturday Hike
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00
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 loat. Paymnt due before even. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.

July 31, 2024 - Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-07-31 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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 due before event.

Exploring Grand Caverns
2024-08-01 09:00 - 15:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Join us for an adventure into Grand Caverns, a National Natural Landmark boasting Virginia’s oldest and most extraordinary underground formations. Embark on a guided journey through time, delving deep into the history of this captivating grotto, from its discovery to its magnificent geological features and intriguing folklore. Don’t forget to bring money for lunch in the charming town of Grottoes. Registration deadline is July 1st. $45/Member, $55/Non-Member.

Hike
2024-08-07 09:00 - 12:00
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 scour the Wintergreen landscape in search of the many varieties our ecosystem can produce. The hike is rated as moderate. Payment is due at time of registration. $8/Member, $12/Non-Member.

Sustainability Presentation
2024-08-09 19:00 - 21:00
Join Alex Shanholtz, TNFW’s Education Intern and James Madison University student, for insights into campus sustainability efforts. Discover how JMU’s Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World is advancing green initatives. Alex will share her experiences and actions promoting sustainability. Payment due before event. FREE/Members, $8/Non-Members.

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2024-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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August 24, 2024- Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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.

August 31, 2024- Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

September 4, 2024- Nelson County's Legendary Colonial History Tour
2024-09-04 09:00 - 15:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Years before the American Revolution, there were at least five renaissance men who played leading roles in the formation of Big Albemarle County (1744). Along with others, these five men’s presence, leadership abilities and ingenuity carved British civilization into what was then mostly wilderness. Join Director Doug Coleman for a road trip tour to learn about these personalities, their accomplishments and their role in Nelson County’s future. Bring money for lunch. Payment is due at time of registration. Meet at Trillium House.

September 5, 2024- Ladies Day Out Hike
2024-09-05 09:00 - 15:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Time for another ladies day out, so let’s hit the trails of Blackwater Creek. We’ll hike 5 miles on a trail, once a railroad bed, that transverses 300 acre greenspace along a tributary to the James River. After, enjoy a bit of Lynchburg’s hospitality for lunch at The Farm Basket. Rated easy. Bring water, money for lunch and a snack. Payment is due at time of registration.

September 7, 2024- Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

September 14, 2024- Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

September 18, 2024- Raptors Galore Watch
2024-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Join Josh Palumbo as we search the fall skies for raptors of all kinds Come and learn the particulars about these splendid creatures and improve your identification skills. We will venture to a prominent overlook to catch this avian display at its finest. The annual raptor migration is a must for every naturalist. Bring binoculars (if you have them) along with food and water. Payment is due at time of registration.

September 20, 2024- Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic
2024-09-20 09:30 - 18:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Join us for our 31st Annual Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic and enjoy camaraderie, beautiful views, great golf, and prizes. There will be hole-in-one contests where players will have the opportunity to win a new car! Look out for the treat cart on the move and enjoy pre-tee off warmup sessions. This annual event raises money to support the TNFW mission or for conservation, education, and research.. This year’s RAIN DATE is Friday, September 27th. Don’t miss it!! Register in advance as last year this event filled up.

September 21, 2024- Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Canceled! September 26, 2024-Journey to High Places Hike
2024-09-26 09:00 - 13:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Let’s strap up the boots and hit the trails! Join Kathie Driscoll for a local hike along the AT. We’ll start at Reed’s Gap and hike north to dripping rock for some great views, and cool rock formations! Rated strenuous. Bring water and lunch. Wear hiking boots/shoes. Payment is due at time of registration.

Canceled! September 28, 2024- Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00

Community Walk- October 3, 2024
2024-10-03 13:30 - 15:30
Plants have many things in common with one another but, just like us, there are always a few that do things a little differently. Let’s find those plants along the trail and talk about some of their common and unique characteristics. Meet Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, at the trailhead in the cul-de-sac of Wood Nettle Lane. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. This hike is rated moderate. Please register in advance online.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- October 5, 2024
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00

An Introduction to Severe Storms and Hazardous Weather Book Discussion and Signing- October 11
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:00
UMBC’s Professor Jeffrey Halverson has been a frequent speaker at TNFW, all the while working on this long-awaited, introductory textbook on severe and hazardous weather. While this comprehensive book is geared for university undergraduates, it presumes little or no knowledge of meteorology, and several primer chapters on general concepts are provided up front. The book is lavishly illustrated and delves into big storms such as Nor’easter snowstorms and tropical cyclones, and local storms including thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. Halverson will share highlights of his text at this presentation and be available for a book signing. Meet at Trillium House. Payment due before event. Refreshments provided.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- October 12, 2024
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Fall Foliage Hike- October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00
Join TNFW’s dynamite volunteer duo, John and Abigail James for an autumn walk through Wintergreen’s golden woods to discover the secrets of fall. Hike is rated moderate to strenuous. Dress for weather. Meet at Trillium House parking lot. Payment due before event.

Canceled!- Hand Painted Pumpkins Workshop- October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Halloween is around the corner! So let’s turn your Jack O’Latern into a cool pumpkin with Nancy Donnelly-Walters at this one- of- kind pumpkin painting workshop. Ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pumpkin provided. Payment is due at time of registration.

Blue Ridge vs Ridge and Valley: Who has the Best Color?- October 23, 2024
2024-10-23 09:00 - 16:00
Join TNFW staff member Josh Palumbo as we compare the fall colors from overlooks in different physiographic provinces. We will start the competition at a local overlook here in the Blue Ridge and end at High Knob Fire Tower along the West Virginia border. The explorations will cover roughly 5 miles and is rated moderate to difficult. Dress appropriately for any weather conditions and bring sufficient food and water. Payment is due at time of registration.

Canceled! Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- October 26, 2024
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- November 2, 2024
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike and explore Wintergreen’s natural environment! These hikes are rated moderate. Meet at Trillium House. Payment due before event.
