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 |
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.
Show 4 sessions available.
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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 |
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5B9.VFU9 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 08/17/2024 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 05/21/2024 |
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5B9.DV5B |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 08/31/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 05/21/2024 |
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.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 |
Firefly Walk
(5-Adult) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect.
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4F1.ZSIL |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Fri, 06/28/2024 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 06/24/2024 |
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4F1.887H |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 06/29/2024 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 06/25/2024 |
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4F1.DDCY |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Fri, 07/05/2024 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 07/02/2024 |
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4F1.KFCT |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 07/06/2024 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 07/02/2024 |
Meadow Sketch Hike
(12-Adult) Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to identify the insects, plants and animals who call the meadow home. Come learn about this unique, dynamic and transitional habitat. All art materials provided.
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1JH.QMEL |
Huntley Meadows Park |
07/28/2024 - 07/28/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 07/24/2024 |
Signs of the Beaver Sketch Hike
(12-Adult) Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn about Huntley's nocturnal engineers by studying and drawing the tracks and traces they leave behind. We will learn about the lives of beavers, have a little basic drawing instruction, and then go hiking to find signs of beaver activity. All art materials provided.
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W7C.JPPT |
Huntley Meadows Park |
06/08/2024 - 06/08/2024
Sat : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 06/04/2024 |
Symphony of Frogs-Families
(6-Adult) Join a naturalist for a discussion and a guided walk to listen for serenading frogs and toads. Learn the calls of a bull frog, southern leopard frog, green frog, tree frog and American toad.
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5D7.I7O7 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 04/27/2024 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/24/2024 |
Twilight Boardwalk Stroll
(6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to the wetland and experience the park as it transitions from day into night. Watch and listen for nocturnal residents such as beavers and owls.
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343.VT8Z |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 05/04/2024 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
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6 to 100 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/01/2024 |
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343.QXM8 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 06/15/2024 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
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6 to 100 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 06/11/2024 |
Vines Sketch Hike
(12-Adult) Have you seen those twisty-turny wild grape vines in the Huntley forest that would make Tarzan proud? How about our abundant poison ivy? Have you heard of Hog Peanut? Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn about Huntley's many vine species while learning to draw and identify them. All art materials provided.
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QZ8.059O |
Huntley Meadows Park |
06/09/2024 - 06/09/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12 to 100 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 06/03/2024 |
Water Sketch Hike
(12-Adult) Drawing water can be made a little less tricky by learning a few techniques. Rippled, still or running, we will learn all about how water behaves. Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn how to draw this surface that is both transparent and reflective. All art materials provided.
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XMJ.059D |
Huntley Meadows Park |
08/18/2024 - 08/18/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
16
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04/23/2024 to 08/14/2024 |
Wetland at Dusk Walk
(Adults) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's forest and wetland paths. Look and listen for wildlife settling down or waking up during the transition of day to night.
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F3C.D9I4 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
05/18/2024 - 05/18/2024
Sat : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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18 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 05/15/2024 |
Wetlands Awareness Day
(All Ages) Celebrate the significance of Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax County Park Authority’s premier wetland sanctuary, by discovering the beauty and importance of wetlands during this fun and free event. Bring friends and family to stroll the forested paths and immersive ½ mile boardwalk trail to learn about the plants and animals that live in the park. See live raptors, reptiles and amphibians up close and enjoy interactive displays and activities. Collect a stamp at each station to receive a prize. Rain or shine.
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E29.T8RU |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sun, 05/05/2024 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
687
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01/30/2024 to 05/05/2024 |