The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen

Photography Exhibit Opening Reception: Seasons of the Blue Ridge- February 1, 2025
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
We invite you to join us for the Opening reception for a NEW exhibit at the Trillium Gallery. The exhibit is a collection of photographs by Mark Eichenberger that captures the essence of each season in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Observe the vibrant colors of autumn leaves, the snow-covered vistas of winter, the flowers and lush greenery of spring, and the golden summer countryside. Snacks and beverages available at the show. RSVP is requested.

Winter Lecture Series: The Good and the Bad of Artificial Intelligence- January 31, 2025
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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 at time of registration.
This event will also be available as virtual, please check your email for the Zoom link.

View from Cooper’s Whole Hike - January 22, 2025
2025-01-22 09:00 - 13:00 | VA
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.

Canceled! Living with Nature - January 18, 2025
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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.

Winter Lecture Series: AI and the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders: Education and Outreach Strategies January 17, 2025
2025-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
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.
This event will also be available as virtual, please check your email for the Zoom link.

First Thursdays: Community Walks- January 2, 2025
2025-01-02 13:30 - 15:30 | VA
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.

Holiday Week Activity- Festive Silk Scarf Workshop- December 28, 2024
2024-12-28 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Join Nancy Donnelly at this family holiday workshop where you will make nature themed designs on a scarf. For children ages 5 and up, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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2024-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
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Canceled!!Holiday Open House- December 14, 2024
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Stop in to enjoy some fresh baked cookies and hot cocoa while you browse Trillium House’s gift shoppe and learn more about TNFW! There will also be a goody-filled basket up for grabs! This event is free. Please register in advance so we don’t run out of sweet treats!

A Murder At Green Mountain Resort Hotel (A dinner murder mystery)- December 13, 2024
2024-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | VA
A Murder At Green Mountain Resort Hotel [A dinner murder mystery by R. Morgan Armstrong]. Dine while characters try to solve the mystery of who killed Senator Archibald Payne. Was it his wife, Candy Payne, son, Junior Payne, or the senator’s driver/bodyguard, Muscles Slickman? Other characters will provide clues as the evening draws to an end. The audience will be called upon to help solve this whodunnit, or perhaps the dinner guest beside you will be discovered to be the actual killer!
Bring your favorite beverage and potluck dish to share, while we enjoy an engaging evening filled with thrilling mysteries and a provided dessert. Space is limited and payment is required in advance.

Hidden Views and Vistas of Wintergreen- December 11, 2024
2024-12-11 09:00 - 13:00 | VA
Join TNFW staff member Josh Palumbo on an exploration of seldom seen panoramas at Wintergreen. This bushwhack will go to hidden rock outcrops, waterfall views and other hidden gems of the Wintergreen wilderness. The journey will involve multiple bushwhacks into different locals so be prepared for difficult terrain and uneven footing. The hike is rated as difficult and be sure to dress appropriately for any weather conditions. Bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration.

Leave No Stone Unturned Book Signing by author Carolyn Velletri
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Leave No Stone Unturned, an illustrated compilation of Carolyn Velletri’s column of the same name, is here! Stop by any time on Saturday, December 7th from 2 to 4 pm at the Trillium House to celebrate with the author. Discounted books will be available for purchase as well as personal autographs! Part of the sales will benefit the Nature Foundation. Free registration is requested.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike- December 7, 2024
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Community Walk- December 5, 2024
2024-12-05 13:30 - 15:30 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
As days get shorter and nights are longer, many animals are no longer visible in the landscape. What type of sleep or hibernation are they using, and will we find any of them on our walk? Join Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, for a walk around Lake Monacan at the end of Camping Ridge Ct. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. This hike is rated moderate. Please register in advance online.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- November 30, 2024
2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Canceled! Living with nature at Wintergreen Hikes- November 23, 2024
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Salamander Search- November 20, 2024
2024-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | VA
Join TNFW staff member Josh Palumbo on a search for the many salamanders that call Wintergreen home. This easy hike will journey to the wet abodes these elusive creatures reside. The cool, fall season is an ideal time to search for our slippery friends. The hike is rated moderate. Make sure to dress for any weather conditions. Payment is due at time of registration.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- November 16, 2024
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hikes- November 9, 2024
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Canceled Mineral Museum Tour- Friday, November 8, 2024
2024-11-08 10:30 - 17:00 | VA
JMU’s hidden gem, the Mineral Museum tucked away in the Festival Conference and Student Center, houses magnificent mineral specimens from 39 countries and 24 U.S. states. After lunch at JMU’s famed Festival Food Court, Dr. Eric Pyle, Geologist and Museum Curator will lead us on a tour of the history of the museum and its fabulous collection. Bring money for lunch. Payment due before event.

Community Walk- November 7, 2024
2024-11-07 13:30 - 15:30 | VA
Let the vibrant fall foliage inspire us for a brisk walk under the forest canopy. A wide array of colors should outline the trail ahead of us. Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, will lead you out and back while answering any of your natural history questions long the way. We will meet in the parking lot at Stoney Creek Park off of Stoney Creek West. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. This hike is rated moderate. Please register in advance.

Black Bear 101- November 2, 2024
2024-11-02 13:00 - 14:30 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Want to know what to do if you see a bear in your yard? Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Black Bear Project Leader Carl Tugend will share advice on bear biology, behavior, management, and how to reduce human-bear conflicts. This talk is not to be missed.

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

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
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.

Blue Ridge vs Ridge and Valley: Who has the Best Color?- October 23, 2024
2024-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | VA
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!- 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.

Fall Foliage Hike- October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
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.

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

An Introduction to Severe Storms and Hazardous Weather Book Discussion and Signing- October 11
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
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 5, 2024
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
