All About Owls Campfire
(4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these owls from other native owls while enjoying the campfire. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Canceled in case of inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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232.TTO5 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
Sun, 10/26/2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 10/26/2025 |
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American Indian Games & Crafts
(4-Adult) Play traditional Eastern Woodland Indian games of skill and luck which were common during the period of first European contact. Enjoy oral storytelling and make a game to take home. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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F14.RVVG |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/23/2025 - 11/23/2025
Sun : 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
16
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07/29/2025 to 11/23/2025 |
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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.5OUI |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/18/2025 - 10/18/2025
Sat : 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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3 to 7 Years |
3
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07/29/2025 to 10/18/2025 |
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6CC.GXBF |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/15/2025 - 11/15/2025
Sat : 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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3 to 7 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 11/15/2025 |
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BGS-Outdoor Art Creator
Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details.
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E0F.SU9E |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
Sat, 10/04/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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7 to 9 Years |
7
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07/29/2025 to 10/04/2025 |
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BGS-Space Science Adventurer
Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details.
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608.IQLK |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
Sun, 09/07/2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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7 to 9 Years |
12
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07/29/2025 to 09/07/2025 |
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Bird Study Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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BCB.Y00O |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/01/2025 - 11/01/2025
Sat : 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
10
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07/29/2025 to 11/01/2025 |
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Birding for Beginners (12-Adult)
(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.
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A4F.01S1 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/21/2025 - 09/21/2025
Sun : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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12 to 99 Years |
13
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07/29/2025 to 09/21/2025 |
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A4F.XLRJ |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/16/2025 - 11/16/2025
Sun : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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12 to 99 Years |
14
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07/29/2025 to 11/16/2025 |
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Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day
(4-9 yrs.) Bring your teddy bear or other plush friend to find out how bears became many children's first best friend. Learn about bears, have a bear treat and make a bear craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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A44.RRFT |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/06/2025 - 09/06/2025
Sat : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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4 to 9 Years |
8
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07/29/2025 to 09/06/2025 |
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Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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FE0.DGOR |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/11/2025 - 10/11/2025
Sat : 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 10/11/2025 |
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FE0.EEER |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/03/2025 - 11/03/2025
Mon : 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
2
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07/29/2025 to 11/03/2025 |
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Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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38A.0MK1 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/11/2025 - 10/11/2025
Sat : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
10
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07/29/2025 to 10/11/2025 |
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38A.16S9 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/03/2025 - 11/03/2025
Mon : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
5
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07/29/2025 to 11/03/2025 |
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Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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DDB.AJ7H |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/12/2025 - 10/12/2025
Sun : 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
1
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07/29/2025 to 10/12/2025 |
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DDB.D28A |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
Tue : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
3
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07/29/2025 to 11/04/2025 |
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Colors of Autumn - Watercolor Fall Foliage
(16-Adult) Celebrate the season with watercolor as we explore the brilliant colors of fall leaves. Using real foliage as inspiration, you'll learn basic techniques like layering and blending to capture the beauty of autumn.
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RIJ.XILC |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/18/2025 - 10/18/2025
Sat : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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16 to 99 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 10/18/2025 |
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Communication Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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5BE.EATQ |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/13/2025 - 10/13/2025
Mon : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
1
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07/29/2025 to 10/13/2025 |
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DGS-Outdoor Art Maker
Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details.
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437.IQYX |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
Thu, 10/02/2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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5 to 7 Years |
15
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07/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 |
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Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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9F8.9ZZH |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/21/2025 - 09/21/2025
Sun : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
7
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07/29/2025 to 09/21/2025 |
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Drawing and Learning About Mushrooms
(16-Adult) Early fall is a great time to look for fungi in the woodlands. Learn some categories of local fungi based on shapes, tips for drawing and painting mushrooms and hike to search for fungi each week in the park. We will try some field sketching too. Your choice of colored pencil or watercolor. Dress for the weather.
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46T.KL6Z |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025
Sat : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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16 to 99 Years |
8
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07/29/2025 to 09/20/2025 |
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Drawing Songbirds
(16-Adult) Get to know our local songbirds through field sketches and studies. Includes a presentation on natural history, drawing tips, and a short bird hike.
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E1G.AZTJ |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/05/2025 - 10/05/2025
Sun : 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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16 to 99 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 10/05/2025 |
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Ecosystem Engineers
(6-10 yrs.) Put on your hard hats and your safety vests as we explore animal architects, engineers and even sanitation workers. From building dams to cleaning up the streets, discover the important impact that these busy creatures have on the environment.
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MNI.KW7X |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/20/2025 - 09/20/2025
Sat : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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6 to 10 Years |
15
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07/29/2025 to 09/20/2025 |
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Environmental Science & Nature Club
(8-12 yrs.) Join naturalists for one or all of these weekly explorations of our forest and stream ecosystems. We’ll investigate the natural world through hands-on activities and experiments. Topics will supplement learning towards the VA science SOLs for grades 4-6, while in our outdoors science “lab”. Sept 24-Citizen Science, Oct 1-Trees Around You, Oct 8-Rocks Rock, Oct 15-Salamander Science, Oct 22-Fantastic Fungi. Bring your curiosity and get ready for some eco-adventure.
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GOF.2P1W |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/24/2025 - 09/24/2025
Wed : 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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8 to 12 Years |
7
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07/29/2025 to 09/24/2025 |
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GOF.8AG0 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/01/2025 - 10/01/2025
Wed : 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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8 to 12 Years |
7
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07/29/2025 to 10/01/2025 |
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GOF.J2FY |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/08/2025 - 10/08/2025
Wed : 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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8 to 12 Years |
7
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07/29/2025 to 10/08/2025 |
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GOF.GKZR |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/15/2025 - 10/15/2025
Wed : 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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8 to 12 Years |
8
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07/29/2025 to 10/15/2025 |
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GOF.E30F |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/22/2025 - 10/22/2025
Wed : 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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8 to 12 Years |
8
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07/29/2025 to 10/22/2025 |
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Fall Engineering Challenge
(6-11 yrs.) Use your critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to engineer a solution for our secret seasonal challenge. Attack the design problem and work within the criteria and constraints to see if you can come up with the best solution.
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L96.1U59 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/15/2025 - 11/15/2025
Sat : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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6 to 11 Years |
12
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07/29/2025 to 11/15/2025 |
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Fingerprinting & Crime Prevention Merit Badges
This program satisfies most of the requirements to both the badges. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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WYM.FJ6D |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/20/2025 - 10/20/2025
Mon : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 10/20/2025 |
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First Aid Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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869.E5WS |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/19/2025 - 10/19/2025
Sun : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
2
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07/29/2025 to 10/19/2025 |
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Indian Lore Merit Badge
This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.
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0CD.CAKE |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025
Sat : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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11 to 17 Years |
11
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07/29/2025 to 11/22/2025 |
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JGS-Outdoor Art Explorer
Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.
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1EE.P5EA |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
Sat, 10/25/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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9 to 11 Years |
15
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07/29/2025 to 10/25/2025 |
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Little Acorns - Fall
(2-5 yrs.) Youngsters and their accompanying adult begin sharing nature’s wonders in this interactive class. Experience includes meeting animals, stories, games and outdoor exploration. Dress for the weather. Quiet infants welcome. Topics covered are: 9/8 Squirrels, 9/15 Whitetail Deer, 9/22 All About Autumn, 9/29 Birds Fly South, 10/6 Bones, 10/20 Pumpkins, 10/27 Halloween Fun, 11/3 Bats, 11/10 Bear Buddies, 11/17 Animals Getting Ready for Winter and 11/24 Turkeys.
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8E2.646N |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/08/2025 - 09/08/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 09/08/2025 |
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8E2.DQC4 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/08/2025 - 09/08/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 09/08/2025 |
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8E2.3Q6J |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/15/2025 - 09/15/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 09/15/2025 |
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8E2.ENBW |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/15/2025 - 09/15/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
2
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07/29/2025 to 09/15/2025 |
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8E2.M9D8 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
09/22/2025 - 09/22/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
None
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07/29/2025 to 09/22/2025 |
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8E2.7PA1 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/06/2025 - 10/06/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
3
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07/29/2025 to 10/06/2025 |
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8E2.A4WW |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/06/2025 - 10/06/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
2
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07/29/2025 to 10/06/2025 |
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8E2.5OAQ |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/20/2025 - 10/20/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
4
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07/29/2025 to 10/20/2025 |
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8E2.8XY7 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/20/2025 - 10/20/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
2
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07/29/2025 to 10/20/2025 |
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8E2.3F8X |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/27/2025 - 10/27/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
3
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07/29/2025 to 10/27/2025 |
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8E2.MDG0 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
10/27/2025 - 10/27/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
5
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07/29/2025 to 10/27/2025 |
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8E2.I472 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/03/2025 - 11/03/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
4
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07/29/2025 to 11/03/2025 |
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8E2.J4I5 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/03/2025 - 11/03/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
2
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07/29/2025 to 11/03/2025 |
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8E2.CK09 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/10/2025 - 11/10/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
4
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07/29/2025 to 11/10/2025 |
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8E2.1RK3 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/17/2025 - 11/17/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
4
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07/29/2025 to 11/17/2025 |
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8E2.JKSB |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/24/2025 - 11/24/2025
Mon : 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
6
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07/29/2025 to 11/24/2025 |
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8E2.O25T |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
11/24/2025 - 11/24/2025
Mon : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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2 to 5 Years |
4
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07/29/2025 to 11/24/2025 |
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