Sunday, May 3 | 9:00am

Changing Landscape Hike

Much has changed since the Carr/Greer family ran River View Farm, but there are still signs of their early activity in the current forests. Take a walk on May 3 from 9 - 11 AM to observe the effects of farming and time on the current landscape and forest ecosystems. 

Join Tom Wild for this hike as he points out some of the evidence of forest succession, different forest communities, and the imprint of farm activity on the landscape. We’ll use historic aerial photos to see how fast these changes have taken place. Space is limited, so registration is required. Register here.

Friday, May 8 | 8:00pm

Second Fridays Under the Stars

Under The Stars is scheduled for the second Friday of every month in 2026.  Learn about upcoming celestial events in a short lecture given in the education building at 8:00 PM.  Afterwards, go outside where local area amateur astronomers will help point out constellations, planets, nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies.  Have a look through telescopes of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society, or bring your own. Telescopes will be in the field next to the parking lot at the Ivy Creek Natural Area.

Cloudy skies cancel.

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.

Saturday, May 9 | 9:00am

May Native Plant Walk

Note the change from third Saturday to second Saturday, for May only.

Saturday, May 9, 9:00-11:00.  Join Ruth Stornetta for a walk to the Peninsula Trail where we will likely see mountain laurel as well as Jack-in-the-pulpit, yellow and violet wood sorrel and rattlesnake weed.   Co-sponsored with the Jefferson Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society.  Meet by the Kiosk near the parking lot.  Free and open to the public.

Saturday, May 9 | 5:30pm

Evening Bird Hike

On May 9 at 5:30 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 here.