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Autumn Leaves Hike & Craft

(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.


Bat Walk at the Bend

(5-Adult) Kick off the start of international bat week at Riverbend Park. Learn about the fascinating lives of these flying mammals as you participate in an educational scavenger hunt through the woods. Conclude the evening with a naturally crafted bat decoration to take home.


Full Moon Nature Hike & Campfire

(6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.


Goldenrods and Asters - Fall Wildflowers

(12-Adult) Stroll along the riverbank in search of our fall wildflowers and learn some of the folklore associated with them.


Halloween in the Hollows

(4-Adult) Join us for a spooktacular evening to celebrate the wildlife most commonly associated with Halloween. Take a guided hike down the Follow the Hollows trail in search of bats, toads, salamanders, spiders and owls and learn about how these animals became a symbol of spooky season. End the evening by the warm cozy fire, accompanied by s’mores.


Junior Forest Foragers

(7-14 yrs.) Adapted from our popular adult foraging class, this program teaches the basics of sustainable foraging but geared towards a younger audience. Join a naturalist on a hike to learn how to identify plants that are edible and/or medicinal and conclude the class with a delicious, foraged creation made with seasonal plants.


Mr. Weather Bear

(2-5 yrs.) With the help of Mr. Bear, learn about the weather with a felt-board story, bubble play, an ice cube race and songs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Nature Quest (3-6 yrs.)

(3-6 yrs.) Be a part of the long-running naturalist program designed for preschool-age explorer. From field to stream and everything in between, children learn about many of our local animal species hands-on and in the field. Program topics vary each week.


Nature Storytime

(3-6 yrs.) Join us for bi-weekly story time at the Nature Center. Each session will feature a story read-aloud and related craft, as well as meeting one of our live animals.


Nature Walk with a Police Officer

(All Ages) Families are invited to join a naturalist to stroll and explore along the nature trail. We will roll logs and search the forest floor and other habitats. We’ll learn about safety while being a nature detective! An officer from the community outreach of the local district FCPD will join us in this investigation.


Practical Plants - Foraging for Herbal Remedies

(12-Adult) Learn about the healing power of plants. Discover the herbal remedies and wild edibles of Virginia and how to gather these plants safely and sustainably. Conclude the class with a make-and-take.


Primitive Basics

(6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out canoe and using a bow and arrow.


Riverside Campfire - Fishing Fun

(6-Adult) Fish from the river bank and learn about the fish's world. S'mores provided. Borrow our fishing rods or bring your own, tackle and bait provided. Meet at the Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.


Salamanders Undercover

(7-12 yrs.) Assist a naturalist with a forest salamander survey and then help find salamanders in the park's streams. Learn about the secret lives of these important amphibians through hands-on discoveries.


Storytime from the Pumpkin Patch

(3-6 yrs.) Jump into fall and discover the wonders of Autumn through storytelling, crafts & hikes. Please dress for the weather and expect to get messy. All children must be accompanied by an adult.


Trainers on the Go

(8-Adult) Combine your interests with a guided Pokémon Go hike at Riverbend Park. Learn about nature while enjoying playing Pokémon Go with your family or friends. Participants must be familiar with Pokémon Go, supply their own smart device, and have Pokémon Go already installed. Backup battery or charger recommended. Program will be outdoors, so participants must dress for the weather.