Events
Looking for something to do soon? GuildeHall’s event directory lists events hosted by Virginia’s nonprofits and community groups. Attending one of their events is a great way to support (and meet) your neighbors.
A guided walk led by the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards to look at the trees in their fall color. Walkers meet at the kiosk between the parking lot and the barn. Registration is through Eventbrite.
A club member leads a morning bird walk for birders of every level. The club has binoculars to lend, and no registration is needed. Walkers gather in the parking lot.
An afternoon walk at Biscuit Run led by the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, with attention to the lesser-known corners of the property. Registration is through Eventbrite.
A guided tour of the farm and home of Mary Carr Greer, held near her birthday. It covers her work in civic engagement, African American education and gardening. The farm is listed on several historic registers, including the National Register of Historic Places.
A one-hour talk from the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards on beech leaf disease and what is known about it. Registration is through Eventbrite.
A short talk on upcoming sky events in the education building, followed by stargazing in the field next to the parking lot with members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. Visitors may use the society's telescopes or bring their own. The evening is canceled if the skies are cloudy, and the society asks guests to email ahead.
A guided walk on the trail along Lickinghole Creek in the Old Trail neighborhood, led by the Crozet Trails Crew. The walk starts at Western Park, where the trail on the left begins just after the bridge.
A forest ecology walk led by Nancy Weiss of the Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society. It looks at how the trees, shrubs and wildflowers in the natural area's woods have changed over about eighty years, and covers winter tree identification. Walkers meet at the kiosk near the parking lot.
A free class from the Piedmont Master Gardeners on telling helpful insects from harmful ones on vegetable plants. The host asks people to register; registration closes at 5 p.m. on November 20 or when the class is full.
A club member leads a morning bird walk for birders of every level. The club has binoculars to lend, and no registration is needed. Walkers gather in the parking lot.
A beer and drinks tasting festival held at Crozet Park on a Saturday afternoon. Admission is free, a tasting ticket is needed to sample beverages, and proceeds benefit the park.