Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
(5-Adult) Parents and children will sip tea, enjoy butterfly-shaped sandwiches and join the crazy fun of Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter and his friends at the strangest of tea parties. Meet a live creature from the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
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47F.WYQ0 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
05/05/2024 - 05/05/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/05/2024 |
Ancient Plants Sketch Hike
(12-Adult) Huntley’s forests are home to certain plants whose ancestors have been with us since dinosaur times. Join artist and naturalist, Margaret Wohler, to learn about and sketch the ferns, moss and their allies on a 1.5 mile walk (flat terrain). A complimentary field sketch book and drawing materials included, courtesy of the RunningBrooke Fund.
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187.BQYU |
Huntley Meadows Park |
05/18/2024 - 05/18/2024
Sat : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
4
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01/30/2024 to 05/17/2024 |
Animal Feeding
(3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals.
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46D.7499 |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
Wed, 04/24/2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/22/2024 |
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46D.X0VE |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
Wed, 05/08/2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 05/06/2024 |
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46D.LKTW |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
Wed, 05/22/2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
11
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01/30/2024 to 05/20/2024 |
Animal Habitat Hunt & Explore
(3-Adult) Join a guided hike starting at the woodland wildlife tree sculpture to find where animals live in the woodland. Meet live animals and find out how the forest is a habitat for many creatures. Registration required for children and adults.
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TUD.50C2 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
04/07/2024 - 04/07/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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3 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/07/2024 |
Animal Moms & Babies
(4-Adult) Spring is the time for many animals to give birth and raise young. Meet some young animals and discover how wild creatures grow and develop. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.
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GQS.8N0D |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
Sat : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
5
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01/30/2024 to 05/11/2024 |
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GQS.ZLYB |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
Sat : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
13
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01/30/2024 to 05/11/2024 |
Animal Pajama Party
(3-7 yrs.) Put on your pajamas and come to the nature center to hear bedtime stories, meet animals and wish goodnight to the center's live animals. Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you. One adult only per registered child.
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6CC.E4MO |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Sat : 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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3 to 7 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/20/2024 |
Are You Going to Eat That?
(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn the usefulness of plants for such rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Meet at the pond.
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7A8.TZFT |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
05/19/2024 - 05/19/2024
Sun : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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10 to 99 Years |
7
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01/30/2024 to 05/19/2024 |
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7A8.UQX5 |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
06/01/2024 - 06/01/2024
Sat : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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10 to 99 Years |
5
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01/30/2024 to 06/01/2024 |
Bat Night
(6-Adult) Join a naturalist to discover the facts, fiction and folklore about nature’s only true flying mammal- bats! We will set the record straight about these incredible but often-misunderstood group of animals. The program will start with a presentation followed by a night walk where we will use a special acoustic device to listen for and identify bat calls not heard with the human ear.
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5B9.6689 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 05/11/2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/08/2024 |
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5B9.K8G6 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Fri, 05/24/2024 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/21/2024 |
Bats - Friendly Flyers
(4-Adult) Join a naturalist for a night of learning about the beauty of our local bats. It's time to clear these flying mammals' good name and understand how helpful they are to humans. The program will involve not only talking about bats, but also looking and listening for nearby bats.
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N1F.4L87 |
Burke Lake Park |
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Sat : 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
1
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01/30/2024 to 04/27/2024 |
Bats Class
(7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects. Use a bat detector to hear echolocation. Learn about our native bats and their habits. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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C0E.RY88 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Sat : 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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7 to 99 Years |
8
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01/30/2024 to 04/17/2024 |
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C0E.BVE7 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
05/04/2024 - 05/04/2024
Sat : 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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7 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 05/01/2024 |
Beginning Birdwatching
(4-Adult) Learn identification tips by sight and sound and how to make your yard more attractive to native species. Students can borrow binoculars form the class for a view of outdoor bird feeding stations. Registration required for children and adults.
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MY4.K18F |
Lake Accotink Park |
05/18/2024 - 05/18/2024
Sat : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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5 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/16/2024 |
Bird Bingo
(3-Adult) Explore the trails with a naturalist to learn about the different characteristics that can be used to identify birds. Keep an eye on your surroundings as you fill out a bingo sheet to better connect to our friends in the sky.
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1J1.KUU1 |
Burke Lake Park |
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Sat : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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3 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 04/27/2024 |
Bluebells and Bloodroots
(Adults) Learn to identify Riverbend's beautiful spring ephemerals, and discover the folklore that has grown up around them. Meet at Visitor Center to walk along the banks of the Potomac River. Canceled if it rains.
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49E.JV2B |
Riverbend Park |
03/30/2024 - 03/30/2024
Sat : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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18 to 99 Years |
5
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01/30/2024 to 03/30/2024 |
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49E.TT2E |
Riverbend Park |
04/13/2024 - 04/13/2024
Sat : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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18 to 99 Years |
6
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01/30/2024 to 04/13/2024 |
Bug Bingo
(3-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to learn about different insects’ behavior and habitats. Explore the park to fill out bingo sheets to better appreciate the tiny workers around us.
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3XZ.ZCMZ |
Burke Lake Park |
05/12/2024 - 05/12/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
12
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01/30/2024 to 05/12/2024 |
Campfire Fridays
(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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546.6YNS |
Cub Run Rec Center |
Fri, 04/12/2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
13
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01/30/2024 to 04/12/2024 |
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546.55KP |
Lake Accotink Park |
Fri, 04/12/2024 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
12
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01/30/2024 to 04/11/2024 |
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546.RTP4 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Fri, 04/19/2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
18
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01/30/2024 to 04/16/2024 |
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546.4VO1 |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
Fri, 04/26/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 04/24/2024 |
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546.GI9U |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Fri, 05/03/2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
25
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01/30/2024 to 05/01/2024 |
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546.XKPK |
Lake Accotink Park |
Fri, 05/10/2024 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/09/2024 |
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546.KOAO |
Cub Run Rec Center |
Fri, 05/17/2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/17/2024 |
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546.7664 |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
Fri, 05/17/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
13
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01/30/2024 to 05/15/2024 |
Campfire Saturdays - Stargazing (3-Adult)
(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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395.PE2J |
Burke Lake Park |
04/06/2024 - 04/06/2024
Sat : 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
12
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01/30/2024 to 04/06/2024 |
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395.CMY8 |
Burke Lake Park |
05/04/2024 - 05/04/2024
Sat : 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
8
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01/30/2024 to 05/04/2024 |
Campfire Saturdays (4-Adult)
(4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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UJU.YOS3 |
Burke Lake Park |
03/23/2024 - 03/23/2024
Sat : 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 03/23/2024 |
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UJU.6UFW |
Burke Lake Park |
04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Sat : 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 04/20/2024 |
Catch a Critter!
(4-Adult) Grab a net and join us for a special day with a park scientist to see, touch, and study wetland creatures up close and personal. Use magnifying lenses to study their unique characteristics. This rare opportunity to dip-net in the wetland is possible through the guidance of our park naturalists.
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F81.MJTO |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Wed, 04/10/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/07/2024 |
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F81.EU19 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sun, 05/12/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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4 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/08/2024 |
City Nature Challenge Walk
(All Ages) Experience local biodiversity and be a citizen scientist. The annual City Nature Challenge is a fun opportunity to respectfully observe and document the wild plants and animals who share our environment. Join a park naturalist to learn how to use the iNaturalist app on your cell phone, explore the park trails, upload your observations and make identifications. Help the Washington DC Metro Area win this friendly global competition.
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HPX.673B |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
50
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01/30/2024 to 04/27/2024 |
Community Open House
(All Ages) What do you want out of your park? What is important to you and to our community? After experiencing a sampler of our hands-on activities, guided hikes, and science demonstrations, share your feedback and have a say in the future of our programs. Let your voice be heard and have fun while doing it! Hands on activities include touch and feel table with animal pelts and bones, rocks and mineral hardness test, and live animals. If you cannot attend, please contact fcpaHiddenPondPrograms@fairfaxcounty.gov to submit your feedback.
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KD4.7FCS |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
04/14/2024 - 04/14/2024
Sun : 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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1 to 100 Years |
24
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01/30/2024 to 04/10/2024 |
Critter Crawl
(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.
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6A8.FQ0U |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
04/15/2024 - 04/15/2024
Mon : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2 to 6 Years |
11
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01/30/2024 to 04/15/2024 |
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6A8.169I |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
05/20/2024 - 05/20/2024
Mon : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2 to 6 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 05/20/2024 |
Cultivate a Sense of Wonder - Nature Journaling
(8-Adult) Participants in this introductory session will practice John Muir Law's "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" nature journaling strategy to hone their observational skills and then learn different approaches to recording their observations on the page using images, words, and numbers. The objective is to connect to the natural world without an expectation of making great "art" or collecting/learning facts. Drawing paper, colored pencils, black fine tip markers, watercolor brush pens and watercolor paints will be available, or bring your own supplies if you'd prefer.
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N3O.WV20 |
Hidden Pond Nature Center |
05/19/2024 - 05/19/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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8 to 99 Years |
7
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01/30/2024 to 05/17/2024 |
DinoFest in Nature Playce
(3-9 yrs.) Learn and explore in dinoland! Compare your height and length to that of dinosaurs. Search for hidden dinosaurs and tracks. Make a fossil impression to take home. Canceled if rain. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
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874.4R6M |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
05/19/2024 - 05/19/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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3 to 9 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/19/2024 |
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874.61GW |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
05/19/2024 - 05/19/2024
Sun : 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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3 to 9 Years |
2
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01/30/2024 to 05/19/2024 |
Dinosaur Egg Hunt
(3-8 yrs.) Stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed program and outdoor egg hunt while visiting Dinoland in Nature Playce. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. One adult only per registered child preferred.
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068.1IQ6 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/23/2024 - 03/23/2024
Sat : 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/23/2024 |
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068.A6ZY |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/23/2024 - 03/23/2024
Sat : 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/23/2024 |
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068.EUYZ |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/23/2024 - 03/23/2024
Sat : 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/23/2024 |
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068.FC7M |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/23/2024 - 03/23/2024
Sat : 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/23/2024 |
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068.1NQQ |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/24/2024 - 03/24/2024
Sun : 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/24/2024 |
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068.46WN |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/24/2024 - 03/24/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/24/2024 |
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068.LOAS |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/24/2024 - 03/24/2024
Sun : 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/24/2024 |
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068.OLBV |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
03/24/2024 - 03/24/2024
Sun : 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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3 to 8 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/24/2024 |
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