Campfire Saturdays – Stargazing (Waitlist only)

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

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

$10

Butterflies, Bees & Beetles

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Learn about common pollinators and their importance with native gardens and woodlands. Pollinators are more than just a pretty face. Children under age ten must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in this program.

$8

Family Story-Time at Tregaron

Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join us for nature-themed story-time with Beth Fotheringill, the beloved librarian of John Eaton Elementary School for over 20 years. Beth will read beautifully illustrated books to pre-K through 2nd grade students. (Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend!)

Free

Vines Sketch Hike

Huntley Meadows Park Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Have you seen those twisty-turny wild grape vines in the Huntley forest that would make Tarzan proud? How about our abundant poison ivy? Have you heard of Hog Peanut? Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn about Huntley's many vine species while learning to draw and identify them. All art materials provided.

$18

Magnolia Walk in Arlington

Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Take a guided tour of the gardens and forest of Fort CF Smith Park. We will learn about members of Magnoliaceae, the magnolia family, see the trees and plants in the formal gardens, and follow a woodland path. Smell the sweet magnolia flowers and learn the history of the gardens as we take in the beauty of ...

$5

Music in the Gardens at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) A string quartet from the Virginia Chamber Orchestra will fill our Korean Bell Garden with the sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi, Dvorak and Shostakovich.  Bring your favorite blanket or bag chair and enjoy the sounds of the classics in a beautiful setting! Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership.  On ...

$4 – $8

Why I Choose the Bear

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Profs & Pints) “Man or bear?” asks a recent viral meme intended to draw attention to the risks that women face. Coming to the Profs and Pints stage to offer American black bears’ perspective is Dr. Jennifer Mullinax, who has spent more than 25 years trapping, collaring, and tracking black bears and other large animals. In a talk that ...

$13.5 – $17
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