Solar Observing sessions are scheduled for every fourth Friday of every month in 2026. The Charlottesville Astronomical Society will present and bring their special Solar telescope(s), which will allow us to safely see sunspots, solar flares [...]
Ivy Creek Natural Area Introduce your three- to five-year-old to nature! Trained guides explore topics such as food chains, hibernation, how trees grow and more with three- to five-year-olds and their accompanying adults. The program starts indoors for 20-30 minutes where the children engage with the guides through reading nature centered books and doing a hands-on activity related to the [...]
Join Charlottesville Area Tree Steward David Marrs for an informational and enjoyable springtime into summer walk in the forest at the beautiful Ivy Creek Natural Area. David will begin our walk with a conversation about trees and landscapes transitioning from Spring to Summer. He will concentrate on leaves and look for late flowers and the [...]
Enjoy a fun and informative preview of Spring on this walk in the woods with Charlottesville Area Tree Steward David Marrs at the beautiful Ivy Creek Natural Area. David will begin our walk with a conversation about the area’s trees and landscapes, exploring how they reflect both cultural and natural history. Early Spring is a [...]