(7-Adult) Turkeys are native to the Americas and have been everything from decorative to Thanksgiving centerpiece. They’ve been here for 10 million years but how can you make sure they have a place here for a million more? Find out more about the role of turkeys in different cultures and how important habitat restoration will make room for turkeys.

(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

(8-12 yrs.) Students will investigate what adaptations and behaviors are needed to survive in various biomes by examining a different creature each week. Students will create their own 3-D species and habitat using various art mediums and utilizing the engineering design process.

(2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters who make this park their home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

(5-9 yrs.) This patch will help you understand the importance of dark skies and how you can protect this resource. You will learn about light pollution, see the effect of light pollution yourself, learn how you can make changes to reduce light pollution, and share what you have learned with others. This program was made possible by support from the Fairfax County Park Foundation. Patch included.

(6-Adult) Try making holiday ornaments inspired by history. Get inspired by history and nature to create festive decorations for your home. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(5-8 yrs.) Campers will learn about pizza and where all the ingredients come from with The Science Seed. They will experiment with yeast and make their own dough and pizzas. Free play, playground time, story time, and more fills out the day. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site display animals. Make a birdfeeder to take home and use. Search for worms and insects and assist in serving dinner. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

(6-Adult) Delve into the history of the American Chestnut and learn about efforts to revitalize what was once an iconic North American tree. Enjoy a fire while cooking and sampling chestnuts from an American Chestnut relative. Program is held at the Woodland Stewardship Education Center.

(14-Adult) Learn simple ways to upgrade your home (inside and out) to make it more sustainable. We will discuss clean energy and energy-saving tips, water systems, garden design and other general conservation habits that will save the planet while saving you money. The majority of the class will be spent taking a tour of the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, which contains key elements of the Living Building Challenge. Learn about the seven tenants of regenerative building design and how these self-sufficient structures-modeled after nature-connect occupants to their surroundings and create a net positive impact on human and natural communities. Participants will leave with a native plant to add to their yard.

(1-3 yrs.) Hop through history with your toddler as they explore the past through sight, sound, smell and touch. This interactive program features both indoor and outdoor activities. Adults must participate with children. A new historical topic is introduced every month. 

(4-Adult) Amazing reptiles call our park home. Play games, test your courage with a touch table and meet these wonderful creatures up close. Calm your nerves by roasting s'mores at a campfire while listening to stories and then take a stroll through the darkening autumn woods.

(8-Adult) Spark your interest in natural history through legends, lore and stories of the supernatural on a night hike. Then gather around the campfire for s'mores.

(2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week, participants will explore and discover the changes in the garden. This program will feature seasonal activities that can include planting seeds, pollinators, harvesting vegetables, digging in the soil and exploring plant parts. Adults must attend with a registered child. 

(5-12 yrs.) In this hands-on Kidcreate class, young artists will paint, sculpt and scribble marvelously messy masterpieces. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) Nothing says "I love you" more than a homemade card. Use natural materials to create your own card just in time for the holiday. Materials will be provided for cards that kids can make. Stay for a little while, or the whole time.

(1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch. Programs include indoor and outdoor activities. Adult must be able to participate with children. A different amazing topic every month

(7-Adult) Explore the lives of the men and women during the Revolutionary War who passed along secrets and information and the technology they used in dangerous times. Try your hand at a little spy craft to take home.

(5-12 yrs.) Join Kidcreate to create your dream play space in the trees. This camp incorporates STEAM principles to teach campers how to think like engineers and architects. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-13 yrs.) Embark on a thrilling journey of wilderness exploration and self-sufficiency with Baroody Outside. This immersive experience is designed to equip campers with essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the great outdoors. Guided by experienced instructors and fueled by a spirit of adventure, campers will engage in hands-on activities that encompass survival techniques, teamwork, and a deep connection to nature. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-8 yrs.) In this not-so-volatile camp, The Science Seed campers will learn how volcanoes form, the signs of an eruption and the tools scientists use to monitor volcanoes. We’ll make and erupt volcanoes and more exciting experiments. Free play, playground time and story time fills out this fun camp day.

(8-Adult) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick, sort and learn to identify these magnificent critters.

(5 1/2-12 yrs.) Create snowy owls, winter villages and warm cups of cocoa in this Abrakadoodle camp. Celebrate winter with creativity, inspired by artists like Tom Baker and his snowy window landscapes. Warm-up with Heather Galler and her colorful folk-art paintings. Have fun with Albert Laessie and his playful penguin sculptures. No camp January 1.