How many wildflowers can you name? This time of year, spring wildflowers are carpeting the forest floor. Let's see how many different species we can find. Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, will point out the wildflowers along the Stoney Park Trail. We will meet in the parking lot off of Stoney […]
It’s time to dust off those hiking boots and join us for an adventure on the Dobie/Albright Loop Trail! This scenic 4-mile hike, rated easy to moderate, winds through a stunning native hardwood forest and features unique sights, including the remnants of a 1964 fighter jet. We’ll pause for lunch at the breathtaking Glass Hollow […]
Join artist Carolyn Velletri in this introductory workshop, and learn the basics of watercolor. There will be a brief review of materials and equipment for the beginner watercolorist and basic color theory. Everyone will mix secondary and tertiary colors from red, yellow, and blue to experience watercolor’s unique qualities. Four watercolor techniques will be explored […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]