Life in the Underworld

Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Come and explore the "underworld" under fallen logs. Discover the bugs, fungus and salamanders that live under the forest floor. Collect, examine and identify creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations.

$8

Sunset and Moonrise Kayak Paddle

Pohick Bay Regional Park 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton

(VA) (NOVA Parks) This is a very special tour that we can only offer when the conditions line up just right. Enjoy a relaxing sunset before night falls, then watch as the skies darken before the full moon rises like a fireball and illuminates the water! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak ...

$45

Autumn Wreath Crafting

Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Using all-natural items, we’ll use autumn materials to create a beautiful wreath. Materials provided, but bring any extra materials or special decorations you may wish to add. Teens ages 12 and up are welcome with a registered adult. Adults.

$20

Full Moon Nature Hike & Campfire

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. More Fairfax County nature programs can be ...

$10
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