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(4-Adult) Celebrate all things bugs with the whole family at our creepy-crawly adventure. Games and activities include insect safaris, live insects, insect collections, log rolling, soil stations, bug walks, critter talks, bug science and crafts to make your own bug. Use technology to explore the world of insects. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(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.
(5-Adult) Learn how to safely build and enjoy a campfire, learn fire safety skills and receive the Smokey Bear Pledge certificate. Enjoy a brief woodland walk and toast marshmallows. Children must be accompanied by adult.
(5-9 yrs.) This patch will help you understand the importance of dark skies and how you can protect this resource. You will learn about light pollution, see the effect of light pollution yourself, learn how you can make changes to reduce light pollution, and share what you have learned with others. This program was made possible by support from the Fairfax County Park Foundation. Patch included.
(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.
(6-12 yrs.) This program for school children focuses on the natural and historical world. A different topic and hands-on activity is covered each day.
(5-9 yrs.) This patch will help you understand the importance of protecting your skin from the sun's UV rays. Through different games and activities, you will learn how you can protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays and how you can be a sun safety advocate. This class meets all the requirements to earn the Sun Safety Patch, but does not include a physical patch.
(13-Adult) Looking for renewal, peace, inspiration, transformation, and / or something a little different, then bring your yoga mat to Lake Accotink for an evening sunset, star gazing and a bonfire. The evening’s practice will focus on Hatha techniques to stretch, build core strength, and stability to the mind and body. This practice is for all levels of yogis - new or advanced. Please bring a mat, towel, and water. If the evening is cool, please bring a wrap or sweater as we will practice outside near the lake.
(13-Adult) Manage your stress and rejuvenate your spirit in the natural beauty and sounds of Lake Accotink Park. Take an invigorating walk while exploring nature and merge fitness and mindfulness. The physical and mental benefits combining of yoga and walking may help reduce stress, build agility, and strengthen self- awareness. All classes meet outdoors. No previous experience needed. Please bring water and be prepared to walk on varying terrain.
