Seeing Nature Like an Artist Saturday, August 15th 9:30 to 12:30 pm Have you ever wondered how those beautiful renditions of wildflowers or scenic landscapes develop? Explore seeing our natural world from an artistic perspective with artist Carolyn Velletri. This session introduces key artistic tools—shape, line, value, color theory, and composition—through plein air, or outdoor, […]
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.
From the Priest Mountain to the James River, Virginia was once home to animals that have since disappeared. Join Blue Ridge Master Naturalist Susan McSwain to discover the wildlife we’ve lost and what happened to it. Susan is an award-winning nature educator and conservation advocate. Her honors include the 2014 Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer of […]
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.
Ready for another night under the stars? Join TNFW staff and Charlottesville-area amateur astronomers as we explore the wonders of the night sky. We will meet at Highland Park off of Blue Ridge Drive. Bring chairs or blankets for a cozy night sky viewing. Payment is due at time of registration.
Our First Friday at Five for September will be super fun. We will be featuring results from the August BioBlitz. Select observations will be highlighted and prizes will be awarded. Come see everyone's contributions to citizen science! All are welcome to this free event. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. MOST OF OUR MEMBERS ARE ALSO […]
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.
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 […]