FairfaxFCPA - Programs And Special Events

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All About Bats Campfire

(4-Adult) Several bat species flit in the Virginia sky. Look for them as we head to our campfire where you learn fun bat facts and lore plus enjoy an American Indian story of how bats got their wings. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Minimum age to attend program is 4 yrs. Children must attend with an adult and all attendees must register.

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	62D.CERP	Hidden Oaks Nature Center	Sun, 02/05/2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	4 to 99 Years	None	11/01/2022 to 02/05/2023

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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Sign Up!	232.IGJR	Ellanor C. Lawrence Park	Tue, 05/23/2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	4 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 05/24/2023

Astronomy Festival

(3-Adult) Enjoy activities including guided star gazing, looking through the telescope, and listening to ancient stories about the constellations round the campfire. Participate in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot chocolate and snacks available for purchase. Canceled if raining or snowing.

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	4DF.68U4	Turner Farm Park	Sat, 02/11/2023 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	None	11/01/2022 to 02/11/2023
Sign Up!	4DF.BFAW	Turner Farm Park	Sat, 03/11/2023 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	146	01/31/2023 to 03/11/2023

Bears in our Backyard Campfire

(4-Adult) Have you seen a bear in Fairfax County? Identify bear habitat, life cycles, sights and sounds and learn to be a good bear neighbor. This program concludes with a s'mores campfire.

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Sign Up!	14A.RZ9R	Ellanor C. Lawrence Park	04/28/2023 - 04/28/2023 Fri : 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	4 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 04/29/2023

Burke Lake Survival Camp (9-13 yrs)

(9-13 yrs.) Join Virginia Outside to learn outdoor survival skills through teambuilding activities, fun games and challenging tasks. Campers will participate in fishing, shelter building, water navigation and paddling, fire building, wilderness first-aid, and orienteering. Campsite preparation will complete the camp for a campfire lunch provided on Thursday. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

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Wait List!	7MY.LWAF	Burke Lake Park	04/03/2023 - 04/07/2023 Weekdays : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	9 to 13 Years	None	01/10/2023 to 04/07/2023

Camp Riverbend (6-11 yrs.)- spring

(6-11 yrs.) In this week-long outdoor sampler, campers will participate in rock climbing, meeting our exhibit animals, fishing, hiking, exploring wildlife and taking a park wagon ride. Different themes each day teach primitive skills while enjoying outdoor recreation and a campfire cookout. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

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Wait List!	C92.KRAW	Riverbend Park	04/03/2023 - 04/07/2023 Weekdays : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	6 to 11 Years	None	01/10/2023 to 04/07/2023

Campfire at the Mill - Historic Games

(5-Adult) Twilight play at Colvin Run Mill. We'll light a campfire, play with 19th century toys and games, then finish the evening with s'mores. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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Sign Up!	EFW.R1F9	Colvin Run Mill	04/28/2023 - 04/28/2023 Fri : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	5 to 99 Years	15	01/31/2023 to 04/28/2023
Sign Up!	EFW.2M1F	Colvin Run Mill	05/13/2023 - 05/13/2023 Sat : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	5 to 99 Years	9	01/31/2023 to 05/13/2023

Campfire Fridays

(3-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes S’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Select	Session	Place	Schedule	Restrictions	Seats	Sign Up
Sign Up!	546.NHYH	Lake Accotink Park	Fri, 02/10/2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	3 to 99 Years	15	11/01/2022 to 02/10/2023
Sign Up!	546.U06D	Hidden Pond Nature Center	Fri, 02/17/2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	3 to 99 Years	1	11/01/2022 to 02/15/2023
Sign Up!	546.G8IL	Lake Accotink Park	Fri, 02/24/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	15	11/01/2022 to 02/17/2023
Sign Up!	546.9DO1	Lake Fairfax Park	Fri, 03/03/2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	25	01/31/2023 to 03/03/2023
Sign Up!	546.F3YL	Hidden Pond Nature Center	Fri, 03/17/2023 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	5 to 99 Years	9	01/31/2023 to 03/15/2023
Sign Up!	546.2JJZ	Lake Fairfax Park	Fri, 03/17/2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	25	01/31/2023 to 03/17/2023
Sign Up!	546.N89F	Lake Fairfax Park	Fri, 03/31/2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	25	01/31/2023 to 03/31/2023
Sign Up!	546.WVJ2	Lake Fairfax Park	Fri, 04/14/2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	25	01/31/2023 to 04/14/2023
Sign Up!	546.PZMC	Lake Fairfax Park	Fri, 04/28/2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	25	01/31/2023 to 04/28/2023
Sign Up!	546.GR34	Hidden Pond Nature Center	Fri, 05/19/2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	5 to 99 Years	15	01/31/2023 to 05/17/2023

Campfire Fridays (Class)

Select	Session	Place	Schedule	Restrictions	Seats	Sign Up
Sign Up!	7DY.HXM2	Lake Accotink Park	03/10/2023 - 03/10/2023 Fri : 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	3 to 99 Years	19	01/31/2023 to 03/09/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.ABVT	Cub Run Rec Center	03/24/2023 - 03/24/2023 Fri : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	6 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 03/23/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.DPO7	Lake Accotink Park	03/24/2023 - 03/24/2023 Fri : 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 03/23/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.4U1M	Lake Accotink Park	04/07/2023 - 04/07/2023 Fri : 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 04/06/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.HVN5	Cub Run Rec Center	04/07/2023 - 04/07/2023 Fri : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	6 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 04/06/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.ZEYG	Lake Accotink Park	04/21/2023 - 04/21/2023 Fri : 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	3 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 04/20/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.UQZG	Cub Run Rec Center	04/28/2023 - 04/28/2023 Fri : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	6 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 04/26/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.NZEU	Lake Accotink Park	05/05/2023 - 05/05/2023 Fri : 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	3 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 05/04/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.R908	Lake Accotink Park	05/19/2023 - 05/19/2023 Fri : 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 05/18/2023
Sign Up!	7DY.TJ9J	Cub Run Rec Center	05/26/2023 - 05/26/2023 Fri : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	6 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 05/25/2023

Campfire Night Hike - Predators at Night

(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Select	Session	Place	Schedule	Restrictions	Seats	Sign Up
Sign Up!	02D.QULW	Ellanor C. Lawrence Park	02/17/2023 - 02/17/2023 Fri : 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	4 to 99 Years	12	11/01/2022 to 02/18/2023
Sign Up!	02D.LRK1	Cub Run Rec Center	05/12/2023 - 05/12/2023 Fri : 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	6 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 05/12/2023
Sign Up!	02D.6XVA	Ellanor C. Lawrence Park	05/19/2023 - 05/19/2023 Fri : 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	4 to 99 Years	11	01/31/2023 to 05/19/2023

Campfire Saturday - Spring

(4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes S’mores. Topics include 3/25 Spring Awakens; 4/1 Tricksters in Nature; 5/6 Nocturnal Symphony. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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Sign Up!	K3Q.R9TZ	Burke Lake Park	03/25/2023 - 03/25/2023 Sat : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	4 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 03/25/2023
Sign Up!	K3Q.J2MT	Burke Lake Park	04/01/2023 - 04/01/2023 Sat : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	4 to 99 Years	17	01/31/2023 to 04/01/2023
Sign Up!	K3Q.NFVF	Burke Lake Park	05/06/2023 - 05/06/2023 Sat : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	4 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 05/06/2023

Campfire Saturdays (4-Adult)

(4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes S’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Select	Session	Place	Schedule	Restrictions	Seats	Sign Up
Sign Up!	UJU.LQAR	Burke Lake Park	02/11/2023 - 02/11/2023 Sat : 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	4 to 99 Years	11	11/01/2022 to 02/10/2023

Campfire Saturdays-Stargazing (3-Adult)

(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist identifies the stars for you and will have some telescopes for you to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided; hot dogs welcome. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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Wait List!	395.8HML	Burke Lake Park	02/25/2023 - 02/25/2023 Sat : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	None	11/01/2022 to 02/24/2023
Sign Up!	395.GLIY	Lake Fairfax Park	02/25/2023 - 02/25/2023 Sat : 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	3	11/01/2022 to 02/25/2023
Sign Up!	395.U0OS	Burke Lake Park	03/11/2023 - 03/11/2023 Sat : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	4	01/31/2023 to 03/11/2023
Sign Up!	395.BVOD	Burke Lake Park	04/22/2023 - 04/22/2023 Sat : 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	3 to 99 Years	16	01/31/2023 to 04/22/2023
Sign Up!	395.ZGSG	Burke Lake Park	05/20/2023 - 05/20/2023 Sat : 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM	3 to 99 Years	10	01/31/2023 to 05/20/2023

Campfire Wagon Ride

(2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after hours experience at the farm as day turns to night. Register for a wagon ride time and enjoy the bonfire after your ride. Staff will provide marshmallows for roasting but feel free to bring along any other treat for yourselves.

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Sign Up!	DEB.3P3J	Frying Pan Park	Fri, 05/12/2023 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	2 to 99 Years	17	01/31/2023 to 05/11/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.6FUJ	Frying Pan Park	Fri, 05/12/2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	2 to 99 Years	20	01/31/2023 to 05/11/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.D5QA	Frying Pan Park	Sat, 05/13/2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	2 to 99 Years	22	01/31/2023 to 05/12/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.CK2A	Frying Pan Park	Sat, 05/13/2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	2 to 99 Years	18	01/31/2023 to 05/12/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.3LYC	Frying Pan Park	Fri, 05/19/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	2 to 99 Years	22	01/31/2023 to 05/18/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.76LC	Frying Pan Park	Fri, 05/19/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	2 to 99 Years	19	01/31/2023 to 05/18/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.E3WI	Frying Pan Park	Sat, 05/20/2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	2 to 99 Years	18	01/31/2023 to 05/19/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.AZRW	Frying Pan Park	Sat, 05/20/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	2 to 99 Years	22	01/31/2023 to 05/19/2023
Sign Up!	DEB.CRDB	Frying Pan Park	Sat, 05/20/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	2 to 99 Years	22	01/31/2023 to 05/19/2023

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