Sunday, October 20 | 1:00pm

Ancient Habitat Hike

Expect the unexpected on this walk! As we walk Ivy Creek's habitats in present-day Virginia, we'll take an imaginary journey into the last ice age. What fantastic megafauna walked the earth in Virginia at that time? (Preview: there were beavers the size of bears!) How did they live?  What was the landscape like? Come out with us on October 20 at 1:00 PM and imagine this fascinating time in Earth's history! Space is limited, and registration is required. Registration: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/kqp8zx

Sunday, October 20 | 4:30pm

Evening Bird Hike

On October 20 at 4:30 PM, join us for an evening bird hike where we will explore the different types of birds that make Ivy Creek their home or a stop on their migration route. This hike is great for beginners! Space is limited and registration is required. 

Registration: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/58p339

Monday, October 21 | 8:30am

ICF Board Meeting

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ivy Creek Foundation.  To learn about the current month's agenda or request presentation time at a board meeting, please contact the Executive Director or the President. Meetings are being held virtually until further notice.

Thursday, October 24 | 10:00am

Little Naturalists

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 learning in the book. This is followed with a short hike on one of the ICNA trails. Little Naturalists meet  on the second Mondays and fourth Thursdays of the month. Gatherings are held from 10:00 to 11:30 am. We prefer that people preregister for these programs. The link to register for the fourth Thursday in October (10/24) is here. Siblings are also welcome to attend.

Little Naturalists follow the weather cancellation policies for Albemarle County Schools.  When the schools are closed or there is a late opening, the Little Naturalists will not meet on that day.

Friday, October 25 | 12:00pm

Fourth Friday Solar Viewing

Solar Observing sessions are scheduled for every fourth Friday of every month through November, and will switch to second Fridays in December.  The Charlottesville Astronomical Society will present and bring their special Solar telescope(s), which will allow us to safely see sunspots, solar flares and prominences, and other features on the living cauldron that is our sun.  We'll start at noon in the education building for a short presentation, then go outside to the field next to the parking lot at 12:20.  

Cloudy weather cancels.

Although this event is free and open to the public, we ask that you contact the Charlottesville Astronomical Society at vicepresident@cvilleastro.com if you plan to attend.  Only if at least one visitor makes contact and confirms attendance, can the CAS guarantee that they will be at Ivy Creek for their presentation and telescope observing session.

Saturday, October 26 | 9:00am

Volunteer Work Day

Have you been looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm? Do you love being outside and making a difference? Then join us for our monthly public work day! We will be working on removing invasive plants, trail maintenance, and landscape restoration from 9 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, October 26. Wear outdoor work clothes and close-toed shoes/boots. Registration: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/vk055j

Saturday, October 26 | 4:00pm

Photography Class: Autumn Photography

Ivy Creek Natural Area offers up the beauty of autumn as well as any place in the county. So why not grab your camera and join us on a walk to some of the best locations for capturing this beauty? The walk will be led by one or more of the most experienced photographers from the Charlottesville Camera Club, who will offer any help you may need for creating the very best photos you can. All levels of experience are welcome, and yes, cellphone cameras are just fine! Registration limited to 20.

Registration: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/293q17