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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.| March | April | May | ||||
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MARCH
March 1
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.
March 8
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.
March 15
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.
March 19
10:00 AM Wintergreen's Hidden Places
Join Josh Palumbo as he reveals some of Wintergreen’s secret spots. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to see the periwinkle covered Diamond Hill Cemetery or the chance to look into the famed Copper Mines. The day will be finished with a trip to Horror’s Entry, the supposed sanatorium located in the back country of Wintergreen. This trip is moderate to difficult so be prepared with plenty of water and don’t forget your lunch. $3 members, $5 non-members. Please register by noon Tuesday, March 18.
March 22
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.
March 22
1:00 PM Signs of Spring
Celebrate the official start of spring! Search the woods with us for signs of the season. Ages 6-12, outdoors – dress appropriately, $5 members, $7 non-members.
March 27
1:00 PM Volunteer Training: Bird Songs
Renowned Ornithologist, Todd Culver brings the outdoors in for an afternoon of birds songs and calls as he gets us ready for serious springtime bird watching. Todd brings an element of fun to everything he does and this afternoon will be no exception. Free for TWNF volunteers, RSVP by noon.
March 29
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.
APRIL
April 5
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.
April 5
6:00 PM Rites of Spring French Gourmet Wine Dinner
Don’t miss this elegant wine dinner. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine paired with some of the best local wine in a scenic country setting. Includes dinner, wine pairings, wine glass, and discounts on wine purchases. Tickets are $85 with proceeds benefiting TWNF. Call 434-263-6100 for tickets. TWNF is providing complimentary transportation to this event from the Trillium House. Space is limited. Call 434-325-7473 to reserve your transportation by noon, April 4.
April 12
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.
April 19
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.
April 19
10:00 AM Field Studies Institute: Living with Wildlife
The first in our series of hands-on adult educational opportunities. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Black Bear Project Leader, Jaime Sadjecki will discuss life with our black bear neighbors and teach us to better understand and coexisting peacefully with them. Then join us on an excursion to the home of Phil Stokes, President of the Jefferson Chapter of the Native Plant Society. Tour his garden in Ivy, VA as he shows us the plants and strategies he uses to deal with white-tailed deer. $50 members, $60 non-members, register by April 16.
April 22
9:00 AM Earth Day
Learn more about our Mother Earth with a scavenger hunt designed to get everyone exploring the world around us. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Trillium House or at the front desk in the Mountain Inn.
April 23
9:00 AM Ecological Footprints
Take the quiz to evaluate your life’s environmental footprint; we’ll have the computer waiting for you. The fun and interactive website will help you take simple steps toward a more earth-friendly life.
April 24
9:00 AM Litter Bugs
Give Mother Earth a face-lift and get your pick of prizes. Stop by the Trillium House to get a trash bag and suggestions of trails that need the most attention. Fill your bag with litter and come back to claim your prize.
April 25
9:00 AM Arbor Day
Plant a tree to hug. Stop by the Trillium House to pick up a free tree seedling with planting and care instructions. Supplies are limited; first come first serve. Trees courtesy of the US Forest Service.
April 26
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains: Earth Day Style
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the natural environment, see where people fit into the picture, and discover easy ways we can lessen our impact on the world around us. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
April 26
8:00 AM A Cradle for Democracy Tour
If you enjoyed learning about the fascinating Revolutionary War era history of Nelson County during the Winter Lecture Series, don’t miss this opportunity to see the historical homes and places first hand. We will visit several sites from the plays such as Soldier’s Joy, Level Green, and Old Keys Church. $35 members, $45 non-members, includes lunch, register by April 23.
April 30
9:00 AM Fortune's Cove Hike with Dr. Chip Morgan
Join Chip on this beautiful hike near Lovingston to see a unique collection of fringe trees and discuss the geologic history and impact of Hurricane Camille. Wear hiking attire and bring a bag lunch and plenty of water. $15 members, $20 non-members, register by noon April 29.
MAY
May 3
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.
May 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 9:30am.
May 10
10:00 AM Founder's Vision Overlook Dedication and Reception
The Wintergreen Nature Foundation invites you to honor the individuals whose foresight and vision shaped the Wintergreen community. The Nature Foundation has constructed an exhibit that will celebrate the insight of Wintergreen’s founders and to forever remind our community that the nature of Wintergreen is its greatest asset. This exhibit will give visitors an interpretive tour of the natural beauty found at Wintergreen. On May 10, 2008 we will rename The Wintergreen Overlook (located on Wintergreen Drive) the Wintergreen Founders Vision Overlook. Join The Wintergreen Nature Foundation, Wintergreen founders and the entire Wintergreen community for this event. Transportation will be provided from Trillium House. A reception at the Trillium House will follow.
May 13
10:00 AM Wintergreen Trailsides Hike
Join Tom Marker on a hike of the Cedar Cliffs Main and South and Hemlock Springs circuit. $3 members, $6 non-members, register by 9AM.
May 16
7:00 AM Wildflower Symposium
The Wintergreen Nature Foundation’s favorite ritual of spring is celebrating its 25th year.Over 50 programs will occur including hikes to see and identify native wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs in their natural ecosystems. Birding will be fabulous as we get once-a-year sightings of tiny, colorful wood warblers and other birds of spring. Visit the website for more information.
May 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 9:30am.
May 22
12:00 PM HIghland Hikes
Join Irma Graf on a hike of the Dragon’s Tooth Loop near Roanoke followed by dinner at the Homeplace. This 5 mile hike is considered “difficult” terrain. $25 members, $30 non-members, bring plenty of water and money for dinner, register by May 21.
May 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.
May 24
8:00 AM Spring Slam Tennis Tournament
Every Memorial Day Weekend since 2000, The Spring Slam Open Tennis Tournament has been held as a fund raiser for TWNF. A dinner for players and their families will be hosted Saturday evening at the Trillium House. Call 325-8235 for registration information.
May 25
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.
May 31
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.
May 31
7:00 AM Feild Studies Institute: A Floating Classroom
The second installment in our series of hands-on educational opportunities. Float through history as we traverse a calm section of the James River, from Wingina to Howardsville, in a traditional flat-bottomed bateau piloted by Brian Roberts. Enjoy the lazy motion of the river on a Virginia summer day or heave to and grab an oar as you learn about the bateaux and their important role in the life and times past on the James. $70 members, $80 non-members, register by May 27.
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