Living with Nature at Wintergreen- June 20, 2026
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 event.
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 event.
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. Focusing on shape, line, and value and touching on color theory and composition, participants can experience plein air (outdoor) drawing and watercolor sketches with onsite instruction. All supplies […]
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 event.
Happy 4th of July! 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.
Young explorers will become junior meteorologists in this exciting hands-on outdoor adventure! Children will investigate the wonders of weather through fun detective-style challenges, nature observations, and interactive team activities. Perfect for children who enjoy exploring, asking questions, and getting outdoors! Suitable for ages 5–10. Payment is due at the time of registration. $6/Member, $10/Non-Member.
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.
Join JMU’s Dr. Carole Nash, archeologist and Nature Foundation partner, for hands-on testing of an archaeological site where Native American artifacts tell a story of 8,000 years of a mountain camp. Through scientific excavation, learn how soils help identify changes in environment and culture. Appropriate for adults and children over 12. Payment is due at […]
Grab your flashlight and join us for an evening adventure exploring the fascinating world of nocturnal insects! We’ll take part in National Moth Week, an international citizen science initiative to document moth species around the globe. Using lights, nets, and observation stations, participants will learn how these amazing insects survive and thrive in the dark. […]
Join staff and our friend, amateur astronomer, Steve Laymen 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). Payment is due at time 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.
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 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. $4/Member, $8/Non- […]
Join The Nature Foundation staff for a peaceful guided evening walk as the sun sets over the Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy scenic mountain views, learn about local wildlife and nature at dusk, and experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge in the cool evening air. Paid registration in advance.