No bird feeding from April 1 to December 1, never leave food or garbage outdoors, be aware that open doors and windows risk getting a bear inside, and lock all car doors because bears can and do open vehicle doors.
Wintergreen’s black bears are out and about. Learn more about these amazing animals and how to keep them wild.
Also, check out Matt Overstreet’s presentation on Virginia’s rising American black bear population and the website BearWise.
Learn about our vision for the future of The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen – Join Us
Spring events. Our April – June Calendar of Events is now available. To view and or register for an event, click “Events & Event Registration” in the main menu at the top of the page.
The Nature Foundation has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Learn more. Document pages: 20-21.
Exciting news from the Endowment Campaign. With your support, The Nature Foundation’s Endowment 2025 Campaign achieved a significant milestone by raising half a million dollars before October 2021 to secure the generous Smyth Foundation’s Challenge Grant. We met our first milestone with a total of $1.5 million! Thank you for your wonderful contributions to TNFW Endowment 2025. Here is a short video to convey our gratitude.
Trail map. A detailed map of all of the trails within Wintergreen, maintained by TNFW, is available at Trillium House and the front desk of Wintergreen Resort’s Mountain Inn.
Our trail system covers an assortment of terrain throughout its 35 miles. There are both rugged, steep slopes as well as beautiful, short strolls most anyone can enjoy.
Preserving while enhancing the natural beauty of the land is a goal of those who garden using native plants. The Nature Foundation is a leader in making it easier and fun.
Please select a Membership Package below to add it to your cart today!
Individual Blazer Annual Membership
An individual blazer membership entitles you to free Living with Nature at Wintergreen hikes offered year-round by foundation naturalists, subscription to The Mountain Messenger, a newsletter dedicated to our membership, and a 10% discount on Nature Center Shoppe purchases.
$50.00
Family Blazer
The benefits of an Individual membership plus up to six people, either family or friends of your choice.
$100.00
Silver Explorer
The benefits of a Family Blazer membership plus: Discounted admission to the Spring Wildflower Symposium.
$250.00
Gold Explorer
The benefits of a Silver Explorer membership plus: The addition of a special gift and discounts on special trips. Discounted admission to the Spring Wildflower Symposium.
$500.00
Steward Circle
The benefits of a Gold Explorer membership plus: Two complimentary admissions to any special event of your choice (Spring Wildflower Symposium, Lecture Series classes).
$1,000.00
Conservator's Circle
All of the benefits of a Steward's Circle membership plus: Five complimentary admissions to any special event of your choice.