Sunday, June 14 | 10:00am

Farm and Barn History Hours

Join us for the opening of the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm on June 14 from 10 AM - 12 PM. This was the showpiece of the working farm known as River View Farm. It is also one of the reasons that River View Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the contributions of the Carr/Greer family to their community. Come and learn about the family, their work, and the historic equipment used on the farm.

Monday, June 15 | 9:00am

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, June 18 | 9:30am

Guided Walk: Springtime into Summer at Ivy Creek

On June 18 at 9:30 AM, 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 resulting fruits. David will talk about why trees are growing where they are and provide the best ways to ID the most common trees.

This will be an easy to moderate walk on established trails that are well maintained with some inclines and declines. Our walk will be in the open and in wooded areas so we recommend that you wear sturdy shoes, long pants, a hat, sun protection and bring water.

Please meet at the Ivy Creek Natural Area kiosk as you go from the parking lot towards the barn.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent.  Please register on Eventbrite for the walk here.

Friday, June 19 | 10:00am

Juneteenth Celebration

Join us at Ivy Creek on Friday, June 19th to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth! Juneteenth, a holiday first celebrated in 1866, commemorates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. Hugh Carr founded River View Farm five years after his emancipation in the rapidly growing African American community of Union Ridge.

From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Ivy Creek will be busy with River View Farm, farmhouse, and cemetery tours; crafts for kids; a presentation about the history and residents of Union Ridge; an open historic dairy barn; and La Flor Michoacana popsicles available for purchase.

Learn about the lives the Carr/Greers and their neighbors built after emancipation. Stay for the whole day or view the schedule below!

Schedule

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Historic Dairy Barn Open

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Craft Activities

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: La Flor Michoacana Popsicles for Sale

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m: River View Farm and House Tour

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m: Presentation on Union Ridge Community

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m: River View Farm and House Tour

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m: Family Cemetery Tour

Saturday, June 20 | 9:00am

June Native Plant Walk

Saturday, June 20, 2026
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

On the last day of Spring, join us on a walk to search for early Summer blooms.  Some native plants that we may find in bloom are Black Cohosh, Enchanter’s Nightshade and Summer Bluets.  In addition, we may spot Running-cedar and various ferns in shadier areas.  Co-sponsors are Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society and the Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm.  Meet by the kiosk near the parking lot.

Saturday, June 20 | 10:00am

Little Naturalists

We start our connections to the natural world of Ivy Creek at a young age with Little Naturalists. Trained guides explore topics such as food chains, hibernation, how trees grow, and more with 3 to 5-year-olds and their accompanying adults. The program starts indoors for 20-30 minutes where the children engage with guides through reading nature-centered books and doing a hands-on activity related to the day’s topic. This is followed by a short hike.

Little Naturalists meet  on the second Mondays and third Saturdays of every 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 next third Saturday 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.

Saturday, June 20 | 10:00am

Farm and Barn History Hours

Join us for the opening of the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm on June 20 from 10 AM - 12 PM. This was the showpiece of the working farm known as River View Farm. It is also one of the reasons that River View Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the contributions of the Carr/Greer family to their community. Come and learn about the family, their work, and the historic equipment used on the farm.