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. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Time to grab your poles because fishing is fun for children ages 6 through 12! Kids will learn basic fishing skills, practice casting and catching fish at Wintergreen’s Black Walnut pond! All equipment is provided. Meet at Trillium House. Grown-ups are welcome to come along (fishing license required). Hats, sunscreen and water recommended. Advanced 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. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Who wants to party under a blanket of stars? Come join The Nature Foundation staff and local amateur astronomers as we pull out all the stops to give the whole family an up-close look at constellations, planets and galaxies. You will be bedazzled with the views of the heavenly bodies through their high powered telescopes. […]
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. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
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 Virginia’s 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. Registration […]
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 […]
This summer, three outstanding interns have immersed themselves in the wild beauty of Wintergreen—contributing their scientific skills, fresh perspectives, and a whole lot of sweat to support TNFW’s mission. Now it’s time to hear their stories! Join our Education, Propagation, and Forestry interns as they share highlights from their time in the field, from native […]
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. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Join a Foundation Naturalist, Tony Slotwinski 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. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.
Please do not mark your books with dog ears or keep your place with scraps of paper. As a participant aged 12 and over with some experience in watercolor, you can create your own unique bookmarks! In the pursuit of fun in art, Carolyn Velletri will lead participants in creating four themed watercolor bookmarks - […]
Join Josh Palumbo on a climb into Wintergreen’s past with a trip to the copper mines. This unique spot on the very steep east slope of Crawford’s Knob was an active mine in the late 1890’s before being quickly abandoned. Not only are the mines unique but its location is also fascinating, located in a […]