Historic Huntley House Tour
(All Ages) Discover a view for all time during a tour of Historic Huntley. The view from Huntley is not singular, here we have many vistas, voices, and stories. Many of these stories reflect the American quest for freedom. The tour includes the unfurnished late Federal style 1825 villa, farm out-buildings, stories from the Huntley community, and an unparalleled view of the Hybla Valley. The short walk to the villa proceeds up a steep hill, an ADA compliant cart is available on request (please contact us in advance!). Private tours are available upon request. Please contact the site for details.
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10:30 am House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 04/27/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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1 to 99 Years |
12
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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12 pm House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 04/27/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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10:30 am House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/04/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/02/2024 |
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12 pm House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/04/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/02/2024 |
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10:30 am House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/11/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/09/2024 |
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12 pm House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/11/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/09/2024 |
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10:30 am House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/18/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/16/2024 |
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12 pm House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/18/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/16/2024 |
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10:30 am House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/25/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/23/2024 |
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12 pm House Tour |
Historic Huntley |
Sat, 05/25/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
15
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01/30/2024 to 05/23/2024 |
Adapted Animal and Fishing Explorers (10-15 yrs.)
(10-15 yrs.) Campers will actively engage with nature by observing, catching, photographing, and releasing small critters that live in the water and woods. All gear and equipment will be provided. Fish & Explore will transport campers offsite to hike trails, wade in streams, and walk pond and lake shores to find native wildlife. This camp is designed for high-functioning children with disabilities who can participate in a 4:1 ratio, can be successfully transported to offsite locations, and can maintain personal care. Campers should wear closed-toed shoes & dress to get wet and dirty. Pack a water bottle, lunch and towel. A signed waiver form is required. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
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MT0.KE87 |
Audrey Moore Rec Center |
06/24/2024 - 06/28/2024
Weekdays : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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10 to 15 Years |
3
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01/23/2024 to 06/28/2024 |
Ancient Plants Sketch Hike
(12-Adult) Huntley’s forests are home to certain plants whose ancestors have been with us since dinosaur times. Join artist and naturalist, Margaret Wohler, to learn about and sketch the ferns, moss and their allies on a 1.5 mile walk (flat terrain). A complimentary field sketch book and drawing materials included, courtesy of the RunningBrooke Fund.
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187.BQYU |
Huntley Meadows Park |
05/18/2024 - 05/18/2024
Sat : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
4
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01/30/2024 to 05/17/2024 |
Animal Habitat Hunt & Explore
(3-Adult) Join a guided hike starting at the woodland wildlife tree sculpture to find where animals live in the woodland. Meet live animals and find out how the forest is a habitat for many creatures. Registration required for children and adults.
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TUD.50C2 |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
04/07/2024 - 04/07/2024
Sun : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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3 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/07/2024 |
Are You Going to Eat That?
(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn the usefulness of plants for such rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Meet at the pond.
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7A8.TZFT |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
05/19/2024 - 05/19/2024
Sun : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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10 to 99 Years |
1
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01/30/2024 to 05/19/2024 |
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7A8.UQX5 |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
06/01/2024 - 06/01/2024
Sat : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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10 to 99 Years |
5
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01/30/2024 to 06/01/2024 |
Art in Nature Camp (Adults)
(Adults) Immerse yourself in the outdoors while honing your artistic skills and developing a personal relationship with the natural world. Kayak the Potomac, hike along our many trails, and practice your scientific illustration skills. Explore art mediums such as sketching, watercolor, acrylic and collage. Participants will enjoy an offsite trip to a nearby museum and sculpture park. Prior art experience is NOT required, beginners welcome! Bring snack, lunch and a water bottle. No camp July 4-5.
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L9J.5HEB |
Riverbend Park |
07/01/2024 - 07/03/2024
Mon Tue Wed : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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18 to 99 Years |
16
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01/23/2024 to 07/03/2024 |
Bat Night
(6-Adult) Join a naturalist to discover the facts, fiction and folklore about nature’s only true flying mammal- bats! We will set the record straight about these incredible but often-misunderstood group of animals. The program will start with a presentation followed by a night walk where we will use a special acoustic device to listen for and identify bat calls not heard with the human ear.
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5B9.6689 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Sat, 05/11/2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/08/2024 |
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5B9.K8G6 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
Fri, 05/24/2024 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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6 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/21/2024 |
Bats Class
(7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects. Use a bat detector to hear echolocation. Learn about our native bats and their habits. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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C0E.RY88 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Sat : 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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7 to 99 Years |
8
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01/30/2024 to 04/17/2024 |
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C0E.BVE7 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
05/04/2024 - 05/04/2024
Sat : 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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7 to 99 Years |
7
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01/30/2024 to 05/01/2024 |
Bluebells and Bloodroots
(Adults) Learn to identify Riverbend's beautiful spring ephemerals, and discover the folklore that has grown up around them. Meet at Visitor Center to walk along the banks of the Potomac River. Canceled if it rains.
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49E.JV2B |
Riverbend Park |
03/30/2024 - 03/30/2024
Sat : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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18 to 99 Years |
4
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01/30/2024 to 03/30/2024 |
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49E.TT2E |
Riverbend Park |
04/13/2024 - 04/13/2024
Sat : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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18 to 99 Years |
6
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01/30/2024 to 04/13/2024 |
Brownie Scout Badge Workshop
(6-10 yrs.) Join us for this all-day Brownie Girl Scout badge workshop. Hike along our trails, make crafts, play games, meet our resident animals and earn up to 4 different badges in one day. Please bring water and pack a lunch. Badges are included in the price.
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FET.115Q |
Riverbend Park |
Mon, 04/01/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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6 to 10 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 03/30/2024 |
Bug Bingo
(3-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to learn about different insects’ behavior and habitats. Explore the park to fill out bingo sheets to better appreciate the tiny workers around us.
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3XZ.ZCMZ |
Burke Lake Park |
05/12/2024 - 05/12/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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3 to 99 Years |
12
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01/30/2024 to 05/12/2024 |
City Nature Challenge Walk
(All Ages) Experience local biodiversity and be a citizen scientist. The annual City Nature Challenge is a fun opportunity to respectfully observe and document the wild plants and animals who share our environment. Join a park naturalist to learn how to use the iNaturalist app on your cell phone, explore the park trails, upload your observations and make identifications. Help the Washington DC Metro Area win this friendly global competition.
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HPX.673B |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
04/28/2024 - 04/28/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
50
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01/30/2024 to 04/27/2024 |
Critter Crawl
(2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters who make this park their home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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6A8.FQ0U |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
04/15/2024 - 04/15/2024
Mon : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2 to 6 Years |
6
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01/30/2024 to 04/15/2024 |
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6A8.169I |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
05/20/2024 - 05/20/2024
Mon : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2 to 6 Years |
7
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01/30/2024 to 05/20/2024 |
Dog Obedience I Family (9-Adult)
(9-Adult) Class is designed for family units of two or three. Handlers learn together how to train their dog to sit, lie down, come, stay and walk on a leash. Class also includes home management and problem solving. No more than three family members and one dog per registration. One adult per family must be present at each class, and all family members must be age 9 or older. Dogs must be at least 6 months old.
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26E.AAIO |
Frying Pan Park |
03/30/2024 - 05/18/2024
Sat : 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
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9 to 100 Years |
6
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01/30/2024 to 03/30/2024 |
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26E.85QG |
Frying Pan Park |
04/04/2024 - 05/09/2024
Thu : 7:30 PM - 8:25 PM
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9 to 100 Years |
3
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01/30/2024 to 04/04/2024 |
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26E.RJPQ |
South Run Rec Center |
04/07/2024 - 06/02/2024
Sun : 12:10 PM - 1:05 PM
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9 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/28/2024 |
Evening Woodcock Walk
(Adults) Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of the park's largest meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship dance and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if it rains. Meets at the South Kings Highway entrance to the park.
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2C7.9H3N |
Huntley Meadows Park |
03/30/2024 - 03/30/2024
Sat : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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18 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/27/2024 |
Foraging for Wild Edibles
(9-Adult) With every season there are different blooms, leaves, roots, seeds and mushrooms that you can identify and eat. Learn how to eat from the forest safely and ethically as you join a Naturalist on a walk by the Lake.
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8Y3.FII4 |
Burke Lake Park |
04/13/2024 - 04/13/2024
Sat : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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9 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/12/2024 |
Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens
(Adults) Experience Green Spring Gardens with all of your senses. Join Ana Ka’ahanui, co-founder of local nonprofit Capital Nature for a slow, meditative walk around the gardens. Contemplative, but more active than meditation, this forest bathing walk will help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity, and enhance mood and creativity. Decompress and feel a deeper connection with the natural world. Bring something to sit on the ground, which may be damp, and a water bottle. Dress for the weather.
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Z0Y.QU8N |
Green Spring Gardens Park |
05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
Sat : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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16 to 99 Years |
5
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01/30/2024 to 05/11/2024 |
Getaway - Wildflower Walk
(16-Adult) Stop and smell the wildflowers. You’ll be awed by acres of these natural beauties at Thompson Wildlife Management Area near Markham, Virginia. A naturalist will guide you through this relatively easy hike along the area fire road. After the hike, we’ll stop at Fox Meadow Winery to enjoy the views while eating our picnic lunches. Optional wine tasting is $15.00 paid to the winery. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Trip includes motorcoach and guided tour. Bring a bag lunch and wear appropriate attire for hiking outdoors. Cancellation deadline, April 16, 2024. 
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XI5.PCFA |
Green Spring Gardens Park |
04/30/2024 - 04/30/2024
Tue : 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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16 to 99 Years |
6
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01/30/2024 to 04/30/2024 |
Hike with a Naturalist
(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.
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XTG.VNYN |
Lake Accotink Park |
05/05/2024 - 05/05/2024
Sun : 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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8 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 05/02/2024 |
Junior Scout Badge Workshop
(6-12 yrs.) Join us for this all-day Junior Girl Scout badge workshop. Hike along our trails, make crafts, play games, meet our resident animals and earn up to 4 different badges in one day. Please bring water and pack a lunch. Badges are included in the price.
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0CC.UHJX |
Riverbend Park |
Tue, 04/02/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8 to 12 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 03/31/2024 |
Learning to Sketch in Nature
(12-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a short hike as we observe and capture images of nature using pencil and paper. Improve your sketching and nature journaling as we practice shading, form, and other skills. Each session will include a different theme or topic depending on the season. You are encouraged to bring your own journal/notebook and materials, but paper and pencils will be provided.
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WT9.UC9A |
Lake Accotink Park |
05/04/2024 - 05/04/2024
Sat : 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 05/02/2024 |
More Native Plants Saturday
(Adults) Enjoy a walk to look at the variety of colors and forms of beloved flowering native plants. Native herbaceous perennials, trees, shrubs, and vines that grow well in local gardens are also ecologically valuable. Visit the Virginia Native Plant Garden, the Wildlife Garden, and the Rain Garden/ Bioretention Area in the Entrance Garden with Brenda Skarphol, curatorial horticulturist at Green Spring Gardens. Be an eco-friendly gardener and work with nature. Dress for the weather.
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1ZS.WAWY |
Green Spring Gardens Park |
05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
Sat : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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18 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 05/11/2024 |
Native Animal Explorers(7-11 yrs)
(7-11 yrs.) Fish & Explore transports campers off-site to hike trails, wade in streams and walk pond and lake shores to find native wildlife. Campers observe, catch, photograph and release frogs, toads, tadpoles, salamanders, lizards, turtles, crayfish, minnows and other small critters. Wear sneakers and bring lunch, snack, river shoes, change of clothes and towel. A signed waiver form is required. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
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68E.ANBI |
Spring Hill Rec Center |
06/24/2024 - 06/28/2024
Weekdays : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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7 to 11 Years |
None
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01/23/2024 to 06/28/2024 |
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68E.2UF5 |
Franconia Rec Center |
07/22/2024 - 07/26/2024
Weekdays : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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7 to 11 Years |
None
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01/23/2024 to 07/26/2024 |
Nature Sketch Hike (13-Adult)
(13-Adult) Join a naturalist for a hike focused on observing the shapes and colors found in nature and learn sketching techniques to enhance your observation skills.
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Riverbend Park |
03/30/2024 - 03/30/2024
Sat : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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13 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 03/30/2024 |
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72F.FEUT |
Riverbend Park |
04/13/2024 - 04/13/2024
Sat : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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13 to 99 Years |
11
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01/30/2024 to 04/13/2024 |
Nature Walk with a Police Officer
(All Ages) Families are invited to join a naturalist to stroll and explore along the Old Oak Trail. We will roll logs, peek into the pond, and search the forest floor. We’ll learn about safety while being a nature detective! An officer from the community outreach of Mason District FCPD will join us in this investigation.
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0RQ.IRWS |
Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
04/21/2024 - 04/21/2024
Sun : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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1 to 99 Years |
None
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01/30/2024 to 04/21/2024 |
Night Hike and Smores Campfire
(4-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the forest to listen for nocturnal animals and to look for evidence of wildlife. End your hike at our campfire and make s'mores. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
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F6C.ABJW |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sat, 04/27/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
8
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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F6C.HAH4 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
Sat, 05/25/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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4 to 99 Years |
11
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01/30/2024 to 05/23/2024 |
Quiet Moments in Nature
(12-Adult) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life.
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IXU.1QE4 |
Lake Fairfax Park |
04/27/2024 - 04/27/2024
Sat : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
9
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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IXU.AYLS |
Lake Fairfax Park |
05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
Sat : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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12 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 05/09/2024 |
Science & Beyond (6-10yrs)
(6-10 yrs.) Learn different types of science in this SciGenius camp covering everything from chemistry to physics! Explore chemical reactions we encounter in our daily lives and discover the nature of birds and beasts as we take a walk on the wild side of science. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
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B7K.0FMB |
Providence Rec Center |
07/08/2024 - 07/12/2024
Weekdays : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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6 to 10 Years |
None
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01/23/2024 to 07/12/2024 |
Secrets, Spies, Sputnik and Huntley
(Adults) Take a stroll with us on the less-visited side of the park to uncover the history of spies, espionage and how the Cold War struggle between the US and the USSR shaped Huntley and the Fairfax County we know today. Meets at South King Highway entrance includes a 2.4 mile walk over flat terrain.
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F8B.6PP3 |
Huntley Meadows Park |
04/30/2024 - 04/30/2024
Tue : 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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16 to 99 Years |
10
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01/30/2024 to 04/25/2024 |
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F8B.Y53J |
Huntley Meadows Park |
05/31/2024 - 05/31/2024
Fri : 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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16 to 99 Years |
13
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01/30/2024 to 05/27/2024 |
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