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.QWAF |
Lake Fairfax Park |
06/15/2024 - 06/15/2024
Sat : 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 06/13/2024 |
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 |
2
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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 |
7
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01/30/2024 to 05/01/2024 |
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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1J1.7E78 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
08/04/2024 - 08/04/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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3 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 08/02/2024 |
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.60YH |
Lake Fairfax Park |
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
Sat : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 08/09/2024 |
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.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 |
Dye It Up
(5-Adult) Learn to make and use natural dyes to transform your white shirts into colorful masterpieces. Fairfax County prohibits foraging in county parks, so this class will focus on identifying plants that can be made into dye and teaching the steps of the dying process. Please bring your own white t-shirt or other white fabric to the class.
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ZFY.HY74 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
08/03/2024 - 08/03/2024
Sat : 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 08/01/2024 |
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.BCFZ |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sat, 06/01/2024 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 05/31/2024 |
Frogs, Toads and Salamanders at the Lake
(3-Adult) Explore the lake for signs of frogs, toads, and salamanders. Hike the trail and make a craft. Program is outdoors. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.
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466.14AO |
Lake Fairfax Park |
06/02/2024 - 06/02/2024
Sun : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 05/31/2024 |
Goodnight Walk - Owls
(3-Adult) Learn to recognize the calls and features of local owls. Make a craft and enjoy a night hike with a naturalist. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
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N40.N52C |
Lake Fairfax Park |
08/24/2024 - 08/24/2024
Sat : 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 08/22/2024 |
Hike with a Naturalist
(8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a different theme and may include: salamanders, birds and other wildlife, wildflowers, trees, nature photography, cultural history, or a scenic destination.
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XTG.J3F6 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
07/13/2024 - 07/13/2024
Sat : 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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8 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 07/12/2024 |
Lake Life
(2-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy. Join us as we search for tadpoles and dragonfly nymphs to catch and release. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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ARL.71HS |
Lake Fairfax Park |
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2 to 99 Years |
5
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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ARL.O1CS |
Lake Fairfax Park |
05/19/2024 - 05/19/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2 to 99 Years |
13
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01/30/2024 to 05/16/2024 |
Night Hike and Smores Campfire
(4-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the forest to listen for nocturnal animals and to look for evidence of wildlife. End your hike at our campfire and make s'mores. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
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F6C.ABJW |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sat, 04/27/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
3
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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F6C.HAH4 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sat, 05/25/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 05/23/2024 |
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F6C.32AG |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sat, 07/27/2024 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 07/25/2024 |
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F6C.HD5L |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sun, 08/18/2024 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
15
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04/23/2024 to 08/16/2024 |
Quiet Moments in Nature
(12-Adult) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life.
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IXU.1QE4 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Sat : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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IXU.AYLS |
Lake Fairfax Park |
05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
Sat : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 05/09/2024 |
Radical Raptors
(5-Adult) Join a naturalist to search for signs of raptors and explore what makes them different from other birds.
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B0B.NHXE |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sun, 04/28/2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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5 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 04/26/2024 |