(4-Adult) Cozy up around a campfire under the stars at historic Colvin Run Mill. Learn and engage with folktales that reflect and celebrate American culture, customs and diversity. Finish the evening toasting marshmallows. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
(3-Adult) Bring your child to the Mill and celebrate Fall. We’ll have tea, savory and sweet treats and play 19th century games. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
Participate in a fairy tale mock trial with a witness and judge. Practice debate and public speaking. Presented by Elevate Voices, a nonprofit led by experienced high school debaters. Ages 9-14. Registration encouraged, not required. Registrants will receive a reminder email.
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Discover the wonders of nature with your toddler through hands-on activities, short hikes, crafts, and more! This engaging program is designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration in young nature lovers. Ages 2-5. Registration begins August 11 for Rockville residents. General Registration begins August 13.
(7-14 yrs.) Adapted from our popular adult foraging class, this program teaches the basics of sustainable foraging but geared towards a younger audience. Join a naturalist on a hike to learn how to identify plants that are edible and/or medicinal and conclude the class with a delicious, foraged creation made with seaso…
Enjoy free-play and socializing in a casual setting. Light refreshments provided. Ages 0 - 6 with adult. Registration encouraged, but not required. Cospon sored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library!
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the first 30 minutes and then socialize for the last 30 minutes. Ages 18 months - 3 years old with adult. Registration encouraged, but not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library!
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud…
(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https…
(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(5-Adult) Enjoy the beauty of the lakefront at sunset while learning the basics of fishing with a naturalist. Many fish like to come up to eat when the water cools after a hot day, making it a great time to fish with family members and enjoy each other’s company. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older…
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(3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night. Dress for the weather. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
