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All hikes leave from the Trillium House unless otherwise noted. All hikes are subject to change due to weather conditions and hikes with low registration are subject to cancellation at the discretion of the Nature Foundation. We strongly recommend you bring water on all hikes, especially during the spring and summer and always wear hiking boots or shoes with good ankle support. Hike at your own risk. Please note that the difficulty of each outing is listed at the end of the description.| April | May | June | ||||
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APRIL
April 5
5:30pm Spring Serenade
Late March and early April evenings are perhaps the most fascinating times of year to visit wetlands. Those who venture out this time of year are greeted by a chorus of “frog symphonies”. Join local herpetologist Mike Hayslett, naturalist from Sweetbriar College on a late day “frog foray” in local swamps and wetlands to discover and interpret the different calls and life histories of frogs and other amphibians as they enliven the evening hours with their varied calls. Dress for the outdoors. Bring a snack. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.
April 7
01-3 pm Happy Birthday, Arthur the Snake!
You’re invited to help the Nature Foundation’s favorite staff member celebrate his 12th birthday. Arthur the kingsnake is hosting a birthday party. Snake-y snacks, games, and crafts abound for Arthur’s guests and you can watch Arthur eat a special birthday lunch. Arthur might even mingle with his guests. No presents necessary, but Arthur loves homemade birthday cards with drawings of himself… Especially ages 4-10, but fun for the whole family. Indoors. $5 members, $7 nonmembers.
April 7
10 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike in the woods. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. First Saturday of the month will meet near the front desk of the Mountain Inn and is free of charge.
April 14
10:00 am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30 am by calling (434)325-8169
April 21
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike in the woods. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. $3 Members, $5 Resort Guests, and $6 Non-members. Please call 434-325-8169 to register.
April 21
1pm-3 pm Water, Water Everywhere
Celebrate Earth Day by looking at one of our planet’s most precious resources – water. Fun games help us figure out what makes water so special, why its so important, and what we can all do to make sure it sticks around. Especially for ages 6-12, but fun for the whole family. Dress in layers for indoors and out. $5 members, $7 nonmembers.
April 25
9:30 am Civil War History Pt 1: New Market Battlefield
Join local historian Len DiIola and Doug Coleman on a visit to the New Market Battlefield and Museum in Lexington, Virginia. There, young cadets at the Virginia Military Institute fought alongside active troops and lost ten of their own in battle. $25 members, $30 nonmembers.
April 28
10am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike along one of our many trails and experience the true beauty of Wintergreen. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30AM.
MAY
May 5
10:00 AM Mornings In the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike in the woods. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. This first hike of the month starts from the Mountain Inn lobby and is free. Please register by 9:30am.
May 6
10:00am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
May 9
9am-5pm Ride the Rockfish
Join TWNF as we canoe down the Rockfish River exploring the attractive bluffs and long river bends. This attractive stretch of river will take us from Schuyler to the James River. This day-float does feature class I and II rapids. $40 members/$50 non-members. Bring plenty of food and water. Please register by Tuesday May 8th at noon.
May 12
10 am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
May 13
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike in the woods. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. $3 Members, $5 Resort Guests, and $6 Non-members. Please call register by 9:30am
May 15
9:30 am Civil War History Part 2: New Market Battlefield Commemoration
Each year on the date of the New Market Battle, VMI hosts a special memorial event commemorating the loss of their own cadets at the Battle of New Market. Attendance at this event will be followed by a visit to Lee’s tomb and the VMI Museum. Lunch in downtown Lexington. Leaders: Len DiIola and Doug Coleman. $25 members, $30 nonmembers.
May 18
8 am On Top of the World
Chip Morgan and Jay Shaner will lead an exploratory to Pompey/Mount Pleasant. We will be joined by botanist, Johnny Townsend and geologist, Lorrie Coiner. We will climb to 4000’ in a “High-Elevation Northern Red Oak Forest” where blooms are still present late in spring. We’ll cap off the hike with a granite outcropping at the summit of Mount Pleasant, featuring a “Black Chokeberry – Black Huckleberry / Pennsylvania Sedge Shrubland”. This is the trip we tried to take last year at this time, but got rained out. We will have a rain backup. Moderate-Difficult. For more information on this amazing hike, go to: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/ncoverview.shtml $30 Members, $35 non-members. If you are a Wildflower Symposium participant, this trip is included with your Symposium registration. Please register early; this trip will fill up.
May 18 - May 21
various Spring Wildflower Symposium
Eastern Appalachian forests, by virtue of their rugged coves, their deep stream carved gorges and precipitous rock faces and escarpments, host some of our greatest remaining natural terrestrial ecosystems. An abundance of tree diversity, ancient wildflower gardens, relict fern beds and scenic vistas provide diverse and colorful backdrops in the window of warm spring sunlight. There is no better time or place to celebrate the beauty of this natural wonder than in Virginia�s Blue Ridge in May. We are pleased to welcome those who love nature as we hike, birdwatch, learn the wildflowers and how to grow them, and explore geology from both traditional and new instructors whose work helps us better understand, appreciate and protect our natural heritage. Join us for the Spring Wildflower Symposium. Look for the brochure with a detailed schedule of events in your mailbox in March or online at www.twnf.org/programs/wfs.asp.
May 26
1-3 pm Inch by Inch
Good things come in small spaces! Explore the amazing array of mini-marvels along the trail as we don our magnifying glasses and immerse ourselves in the world of tiny wonders in the woods around us. Especially ages 6-12, but fun for the whole family. Dress for the outdoors. $5 members, $7 nonmembers.
May 26
10 AM Mornings in the Mountain
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
May 26
9am-3pm Memorial Day Plant Sale
Start your summer gardening season off right with TWNF’s native plants, grown from local seed sources. Members of the Plant Propagation Team will be on duty at Trillium House to help you select the perfect plants for your space. Check out the new and improved greenhouse-grown inventory. Location: Trillium House.
May 27
10am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike along one of our many trails and experience the true beauty of Wintergreen. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30AM.
JUNE
June 2
08:00 AM Hike Wintergreen
To celebrate National Trail Day, Wintergreen Resort is sponsoring supported hikes on the Wintergreen Trails. Choose from hikes ranging from 1 and 1.5 mile guided hikes to a half (6.5 miles) or full (14+ miles) hike (or trail run!) of the Wintergreen perimeter trails. Aid stations are included on the longer hikes. For more registration and more information (including fee information), go to http://www.wintergreenresort.com/Hike-Wintergreen/
June 2
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. This first hike of the month starts from the Mountain Inn and is free.
June 3
10:00am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen�s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
June 9
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike in the woods. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. $3 Members, $5 Resort Guests, and $6 Non-members. Please call 434-325-8169 to register.
June 10
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30 am by calling (434)325-8169
June 16
10am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike along one of our many trails and experience the true beauty of Wintergreen. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30AM.
June 16
2-3pm Daddy's Day
Relax and enjoy an amusing story about a child’s view of his dad. Then, make a Father’s Day card for your very own dad as a surprise for him on his special day. Ages 4-8. Parents stay with children. $3 members, $5 nonmembers.
June 17
10:00 am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen's natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30 am by calling (434)325-8169
June 23
10:00 am Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen�s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
June 24
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen�s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
June 26
all day Bikes & Blooms: The Virginia Creeper Trail and Mount Rogers
Join Liz on an exciting two day adventure as we explore Southwestern Virginia. We’ll bike a portion of the Virginia Creeper Trail, hike an absolutely gorgeous section of the Mount Rogers area, having adventures and making memories along the way. We’ll see wildflowers, ponies (yes, you read correctly) and learn a little about the ecology of the area. We will bike 17 miles of the trail, ALL DOWNHILL, through thickets of rhododendron, across bridges and along the countryside. There are stops along the way for cold drinks, restrooms and a bit of history… not to mention ice cream. If you’ve traveled with Liz before, you know that no trip of hers is complete without amazing food and she will always weave chocolate into any trip. We’ll stay in downtown Abingdon at the Martha Hotel & Spa. From Liz, “I did this trip a few years ago on my own and it has always been a trip I hoped to one day share with our members”. People have no idea that three hours away from them is such a cool weekend getaway. For a detailed itinerary and cost information, please visit www.twnf.org/programs/swvatrip.asp. Contact Liz at 325-7451 with any questions.
June 30
10 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen�s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
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