(13-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led birding trip by kayak. Park Authority lakes are home to more than 100 species of birds and holds many unique habitats. See how these small vessels can provide a closer look into the world of birds. Travel in a one-person kayak.

(12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(5-Adult) Learn about the different methods that can be used to cook over a campfire, as well as what types of food are best prepared using each cooking style. Then, practice building your own cooking fire. Stay for a demonstration and a snack around the campfire.

(5-adult) Learn all about building a campfire. Practice starting a fire without matches, and stay for a demonstration.

(5-Adult) Burke Lake Park is the perfect setting for a family campout and we’re making it even better. Join us for planned events such as a campground orientation, guided nature programs and hike. Campfire, s’more and fishing supplies included. All activities, one campsite and one bundle of wood is included with each registration. Program starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 11 a.m. on Sunday. One registration per family.

(5-Adult) Come out and enjoy some guided fishing with a park naturalist. Program meeting location will be emailed to registered participants a day before the program date. Equipment and bait provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.

(4-Adult) Fish like to come up to eat when the water cools after a hot day. Join us for a beginning fishing lesson that might end up as a Fish Dinner! Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.

(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using forward and reverse strokes, a turning stroke, a slice stroke and stopping maneuvers. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.

(12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake its home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water and what might be swimming underneath you. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.

(12-Adult) Watch the sunrise on the lake as the wildlife wakes up and welcomes the new day. Listen to the birds tweeting, the insects chirping, and the frogs calling as you paddle around the lake. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.

(12-Adult) Watch the sunset on the lake as the wildlife settles in for the night, then return to the dock by the light of the moon. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.