The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen

Living with Nature at Wintergreen- Saturday, March 15, 2025
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 March! These hikes are rated moderate. Payment is due at time of registration. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.

Seeking the Summit Hike- March 19, 2025
2025-03-19 09:00 - 15:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Join Josh Palumbo on a bushwhack to the top of Crawford’s Knob. The winter is the perfect time to explore the wilds of Wintergreen as we seek the summit for a spectacular view of the Rockfish Valley. This hike will traverse a broad swath of the backcountry of Crawford’s Knob so, prepare for off-trail conditions. This hike is rated as difficult. Bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration.

Spring Stargazing – March 28, 2025
2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
There’s nothing like stargazing on a crisp, spring evening to appreciate the universe in which we live! Join staff and the Charlottesville Astronomical Society as we experience our close celestial neighbors as well as deep space objects like galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae with CAS’s high powered EV scope. We will meet at High Country Park off of Blue Ridge Drive (behind Wintergarden Spa).

Ladies Day Out Hike - April 3, 2025
2025-04-03 09:00 - 15:00
Let’s welcome spring with Lena Kroll, Certified Master Naturalist and Preserve Steward for the Nature Conservancy’s Fortune’s Cove trail. As a trail Steward, Lena hikes Fortune’s Cove throughout the year, assessing the trail and performing basic trail maintenance. Join us as we explore a 4.1-mile loop trail where it’s rare to encounter others, but is a great hike to view spring ephemerals, as well as native and invasive species. Rated moderate. Bring water, lunch and a snack. Payment is due at time of registration.

What was Left Behind?- April 9, 2025
2025-04-09 09:00 - 12:00
Join Josh Palumbo in a search for the evidence of those that came before us as we tour sites important to the cultural history of Wintergreen. This trip into the “Peggy’s Pinch” area of Wintergreen will include a cemetery tucked into a hillside and an old homestead surrounded by stone pig walls. Join us as we seek cultural gems left behind from years gone by. The hike will involve some bushwhacking and is rated as moderate to difficult.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike- April 19, 2025
2025-04-19 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. Payment due before the event.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike- April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00

Watercolor Trilliums Workshop- April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00
Let’s paint the beautiful native trillium, known for its three petals and leaves, and found in nutrient-rich woods
and slopes. Designed for ages 12+ with basic watercolor experience, this workshop explores lift-out and
negative painting techniques, useful for both beginners and experienced artists. Email carolyn.velletri@verizon.
com at least one week prior for a supply list. If trillium is blooming, we may take a short walk for photos—wear
comfortable shoes and bring a camera or phone! Bring your lunch. Payment is due at time of registration.

Walk to the Wreckage- April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00
Back by popular demand! Join Rich Velletri for a hike to the wreckage of an old military aircraft that crashed in the early 1960s, and learn details of the fateful flight. This six mile round trip hike is rated as difficult and over mountainous rocky terrain, but has nice views. The route to the crash site will be along the Appalachian Trail and requires bushwhacking. Dress for all weather conditions, bring food and water. Payment is due at time of registration.

Experience Lynchburg Garden Day – April 29, 2025
2025-04-29 09:30 - 14:30
Join us for Lynchburg Garden Day, part of Historic Garden Week (HGW)—Virginia’s beloved celebration of historic gardens, homes, and landmarks! We will step inside four private homes with breathtaking gardens, Visit Camp Kum-Ba-Yah (CKBY) Nature Center, featuring a flower-staged amphitheater set for a wedding, and stroll through six additional garden destinations. Wear comfy shoes, bring your camera, and don’t forget money for lunch! Tickets are already on sale! Registration due April 25.

Ladies Day Out Hike- May 1, 2025
2025-05-01 09:00 - 14:00
Looking for an excuse to stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air? Join Kathie Driscoll for a leisurely stroll along the beautiful Sweet Briar College trails! Set on 3,250 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sweet Briar College offers 2,847 acres of fields, forests, and waterways—plenty of space to get “lost” (just kidding… probably). After soaking in the scenery, we’ll reward ourselves with lunch at the famed Prothro Café. Bring money for lunch. Payment is due at time of registration.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen- May 3, 2025
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike and explore Wintergreen’s natural environment! On May 10, make your mom feel special by taking her on a hike. These hikes are rated moderate to strenuous. Meet at Trillium House. Payment due before the event.

Hike up the House- May 7, 2025
2025-05-07 08:00 - 17:00
Come spend a day with Josh Palumbo as we journey west to House Mountain. This monolith sits isolated from other peaks just west of Lexington and offers grand views to the south. This approximately 9 mile trek will take adventurous hikers past old homesteads, up steep mountain faces and onto great overlooks. This hike is rated as difficult with numerous vertical climbs. Bring plenty of food and water!

Living with Nature at Wintergreen- May 10, 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00

Spring Wildflower Symposium- May 16-18, 2025
2025-05-16 15:00 - 2025-05-18 15:00
For over 40 years, the Wintergreen Spring Wildflower Symposium has been the premier event for nature enthusiasts, offering an immersive experience in the rich biodiversity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dive into engaging presentations and guided hikes led by expert naturalists, covering topics like botany, ecology, entomology, geology, and ornithology. With 30+ miles of scenic trails and access to diverse geological wonders, this symposium provides a hands-on learning experience like no other. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow nature lovers. Click here for the brochure.
Early registration discount ends May 1st. Register today and experience the beauty of spring at Wintergreen!

Living with Nature at Wintergreen- May 24, 2025
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:00

Canceled! Living with Nature at Wintergreen- June 7, 2025
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00

The Great Rhododendron Quest- June 11, 2025
2025-06-11 09:00 - 13:00
Join Josh Palumbo as we journey high and low for the best rhododendron thickets Wintergreen has to offer. Seeking this member of the heath family at peak bloom promises some of the best explosions of color the mountain will have all year. We will travel over many different trails and locations that will highlight one of our favorite species. The hike is rated moderate to difficult. Bring plenty of food and water. $8/Member, $12/Non-member.

FULL!- Murder with Morgan- June 13, 2025
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for an evening of intrigue and murder at the Trillium House, featuring local author Morgan Armstrong and his latest suspenseful mystery, “A Murder at Cubley’s Coze.” Bring your favorite beverage and a potluck dish to share while we enjoy an engaging evening figuring out “whodunit”. Dessert will be provided. Space is limited and payment is required in advance.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen- June 14, 2025
2025-06-14 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 the event

Living with Nature at Wintergreen- June 21, 2025
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00

Canceled!!! Living with Nature at Wintergreen- June 28, 2025
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00

Keeping the Promise - Crawford's Knob Celebration
2025-06-28 12:00 - 15:30 | Blue Ridge Terrace, 39 Mountain Inn Loop, Wintergreen, VA, 22958, United States
Join us for the Crawford’s Knob Celebration, a heartfelt gathering to honor the preservation of this cherished natural landmark. The event will feature a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting, marking a new chapter in the stewardship of this remarkable landscape. Following the ceremony, enjoy light refreshments, engaging guest speakers, and a toast to Doug Coleman’s legacy—a tribute to his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to conservation. Come celebrate community, conservation, and the lasting impact of a true environmental champion.
Special Guests to Include:*L.F. Payne – Former U.S. Congressman and President of Wintergreen Development*Creigh Deeds – Member of the Virginia Senate*Leaders from the Commonwealth’s Department of Natural Resources*Lead Scientists from the Smithsonian Institution*Lead Scientists from regional colleges and universities

Living with Nature at Wintergreen - July 5, 2025
2025-07-05 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 is due at the time of registration. FREE/Member, $8/Non-Member.

Wine Bottle Sparklers Workshop- July 5, 2025
2025-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Transform a simple wine bottle into a stunning decorative piece that will shine with sparkling beauty! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own wine bottle sparkler to add a touch of magic to your deck or garden. Ages: 5+ (Parental assistance required for children 12 and under). Payment is due at the time of registration. $25/Member, $30/Non-Member.

Wild Ink Walk with local poet, Amelia Williams- July 12, 9am- 12:30pm
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:30 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
Join Amelia L. Williams, poet, eco-artist, and mindfulness practitioner for a morning contemplative walk and nature-inspired creativity. Experience the intersection of three awareness practices: mindfulness, walking, and creative expression. The focus of this walk will be to awaken the five senses. We will walk, sit, draw, and write. You can use the prepared writing and drawing prompts or follow your muse. No writing or drawing/art experience is necessary. For adults and teens willing to walk in mindful silence. We’ll open and close with a discussion circle. Bring a light snack, water bottle, pen and small notebook and/or drawing pad and colored pencils. Dress for the weather. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Living with Nature at Wintergreen - July 12, 2025
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Wild Saturday: Fishing Is Fun!- July 19, 2025
2025-07-19 09:30 - 12:00
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 due by July 12, space is limited to 10 children. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Canceled! Living with Nature at Wintergreen - July 19, 2025
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States

Star Party! - July 25, 2025
2025-07-25 20:00 - 21:30 | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen, 3421 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA, 22967, United States
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. We will meet at Wintergreen’s High Country Park. Paid registration in advance.
