This free event offers a full day of fun, learning, and hands-on activities for all ages. Scheduled events include live music by Sara Ernst in the Husted Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Children’s Yoga with Kathy Graham at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., and a guided visit to the vernal pool...

Celebrate National Read Across America Day at the Claytor Nature Center with a special storytime featuring award-winning children’s author Sara Ernst. Families are invited to gather on March 2nd at 1:00 PM to enjoy The Dragon’s Campfire—complete with a cozy campfire setting, tea, treats, and of course, a delightful story experience. This free event is...

Stop by Claytor Nature Center for free coffee and breakfast items and learn a bit about the Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.

Step into history this holiday season at the Cloverlea Farmhouse located on the grounds of the Claytor Nature Center. Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the legacy of the Cloverlea Farm and the families who lived and worked the land over the years. The event features guided farmhouse tours every 30 minutes, cemetery tours at 2:00 PM...

Join the Cloverlea Foundation for the Wellness in Nature series! This ongoing series explores the profound benefits and healing powers of nature across the Seven Dimensions of Wellness: Physical, Intellectual, Environmental, Vocational, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual.  In October they will be discussing physical wellness with a local pathologist who is developing a regimen described as...

Join Claytor Nature Center for a community event to commemorate Boyd Claytor’s 100th Birthday and celebrate the grand re-opening of Claytor Nature Center to the public! The Celebration, scheduled from 10am - 4pm on May 31st, will host a variety of activities for the community including a vendor fair, food, music, a petting zoo, and...

Explore the trails and learn skills in nature photography at Claytor Nature Center!  Capture incredible views of the local flora and fauna in this beginner level course. Any camera, including your phone, is welcome. Bring your boots, bug spray and a buddy to join along!  Registration is required for all participants. (Click Here to Register)...

This is a 4-part series of weekly art classes that will take place each Thursday in March starting from March 7 through March 28 and will be held from 2:30pm-4:30pm. A one time registration fee of $50 covers the entire series of classes. Your purchase supports our mission and allows us to steward the land and provide meaningful,...

Listen to classical music while sipping hot cocoa or cider and enjoy the ambiance of this 18th, 19th and 20th century farmhouse.  Please choose a time slot on the registration form. This is to ensure that visitors are spread out over the course of the afternoon. The first 30 people to arrive at the farmhouse...