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.
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 us for our monthly “First Fridays at Five” Open House, where we’ll have a fun and light-hearted Trivia Night! The TNFW staff will curate trivia questions about the natural history of Wintergreen, with fun prizes for the winning teams. Start now to put together your sharpest team, we expect a fun night of good-natured competition. […]
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 Josh Palumbo on a search for the many salamanders that call Wintergreen home. This easy hike will journey to the wet abodes where these elusive creatures reside. The goal is to identify as many species of salamanders slithering around the Wintergreen landscape as possible. The hike is rated as moderate. Dress for hiking and […]
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.