Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special day of history, nature, and exploration led by Kathie Driscoll. This engaging installment of the Ladies Day Out Historical Hike Series takes participants to Highland, the historic Albemarle County estate of America’s 4th President, James Monroe. Four-mile hike rated easy to moderate hike. Bring water and money for […]
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.
We hope you'll join us to meet neighbors and make friends while seeking out the ferns and fern allies scattered throughout Allen Creek Nature Preserve. Meet Emily, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, at the trailhead near Towhee Ct and Stoney Creek East. Please wear appropriate footwear if it's been rainy, and bring water […]
🎉 Excitement is in the air! Join us for an extraordinary experience at The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen’s premier fundraising event—we’d love to have you be part of it. 🎉 Prepare for an unforgettable day of fun, friendly competition, and breathtaking mountain views at the 33 rd Annual Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic. This one-of-a-kind tournament features camaraderie, exceptional […]
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.
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.
Join Josh Palumbo as we attack the steep ascent to Augusta County’s high peak Elliott Knob. Elliott Knob is home to an array of wonderful wildflowers, as well as a small stand of naturally occurring red spruce. This 9-mile hike featuring small waterfalls, steep climbs, a fire tower and exquisite views is wisely rated as […]
Join us as we celebrate the season with a Harvest Fest Potluck! Bring a homemade dish, treat, or seasonal favorite to share as we gather for good food and good company. Together, we'll celebrate the bounty of summer and enjoy a hearty meal to prepare us for the hibernating season ahead. Whether you're a seasoned […]
Ready to go beyond the stars? Join TNFW staff and Charlottesville-area amateur astronomers for a journey into the deep sky! We’ll explore galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae projected onto a screen using high-powered EV telescopes. We will meet at Highland Park off of Blue Ridge Drive. Bring chairs or blankets for a cozy night sky […]
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 is due before event.
Join us as we search for Monarchs making their remarkable fall migration to Mexico. Learn about Monarch migration and conservation and help us tag individual butterflies as part of the Monarch Watch community science program. Payment is due before event.
Join us to watch for hawks, falcons, and other raptors making their fall migration along the Blue Ridge. Learn how to identify migrating raptors and discover why our mountain ridges are such important migration corridors.