Friday, September 25 | 12:00pm

Fourth Friday Solar Viewing

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 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 ivycreek@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. Note that the CAS does not inform Ivy Creek of their decision; please contact ivycreek@cvilleastro.com if you have questions.

Saturday, September 26 | 9:00am

Volunteer Work Day - Saturday

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, September 26. Wear outdoor work clothes and closed-toed shoes/boots. Registration link here.

Saturday, September 26 | 9:00am

September Native Plant Walk

Ivy Creek Plant Walk, Sat. Sept. 26 2026, 9:00-11:00. Note that this is a week later than usual. Meet at the Kiosk.  

During the first week of fall, join us on a walk to see fields ablaze with fall blooming goldenrods, asters, bonesets, and other  wildflowers. We may also find ripening persimmons, and, in the forest, dancing beech aphids. Co-sponsors are  the Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society and Ivy Creek Natural Area and Riverview Farm.  Open to all. No registration needed. 

Saturday, September 26 | 10:00am

Butterflies of Ivy Creek - September

Join us on September 26th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm to learn about butterflies with Mike Scott. Mike has been volunteering at Ivy Creek since 2000, teaching people about our local butterfly and moth species. While not a “school trained” entomologist, the information he shares comes from 50 years of observing, reading, raising caterpillars, and enjoying nature.

The butterfly walks that Mike leads each summer are aimed at teaching people how to quickly identify the most common species in our area by size, color, and behavior. He also emphasizes the importance of planting both nectar plants and caterpillar food plants to encourage multiple generations of butterflies in your own yard. The session will begin with about 30 minutes of classroom time and then we hit the trails to see what we can find. 

This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Register here.