(All Ages) Families are invited to join a naturalist to stroll and explore along the nature trail. We will roll logs and search the forest floor and other habitats. We’ll learn about safety while being a nature detective. An officer from the community outreach of the local district FCPD will join us in this investigation.
Thousands of gently-used books, CDs, and DVDs sorted into categories so you can easily find what you want. Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each day.
Nature is full of different textures: smooth, rough, bumpy, grainy, slippery. We'll make clay prints using natural materials, make art while exploring tree bark, and go on a nature walk to see what textures we cab find.
Ages 18 to 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, games, crafts, and mini-hikes. Tiny Tot programs are off…
(4-Adult) Celebrate the amazing world of insects with the whole family at our creepy-crawly adventure. Learn all about these fascinating little critters and why they are so important to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Activities include insect safari hikes, live insect meet and greets, crafts, games, bug-themed storyb…
(4-Adult) Adults and children sip tea or cocoa and enjoy meeting and tagging live monarch butterflies, if available or meet caterpillars. Learn about the fascinating migration phenomenon. Release ceremony after the tea party. Tea treats include sweets from the Michoacan area of Mexico, the ultimate destination of the m…
(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."This week's theme…
Chihuahuas with wings? Cats with dragon tails? Foxes with pink fur? Let's celebrate Hispanic American Heritage month with a story and a craft! Alebrijes are fantasy creatures in the Mexican folk tradition. We'll make a beautiful "Alebrije" collage using brightly colored paper and foil for shine. This program is best fo…
(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.
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Let's celebrate Hispanic American Heritage month with a story and a craft! Alebrijes are fantasy creatures in the Mexican folk tradition. We'll make a beautiful "Alebrije" collage using brightly colored paper and foil for shine. This program is for Grades K-6 If you have questions about the appropriate age for a progra…
(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…
