• Winter Woods Hike and Craft

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

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Hike through the winter woods to learn some useful tips for identifying winter trees. Afterwards, appreciate season's beauty with a fun winter-themed craft. Ages 4 to Adult.

    $8
  • Campfire Friday

    Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd, West Springfield, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Not intended for children under 5.

    $12
  • Winter Birdwalk at Riverbend

    Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the ...

    $8
  • Your Yard or Balcony Can Be a Pollinator Garden

    Audrey Moore Rec Center 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) You don’t need a large yard to make a big impact for wildlife. Join Laurie Dodd to learn how planting native plants can support pollinators while creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden—whether you’re working with a backyard, patio, or balcony. This talk introduces easy-to-grow native plants that thrive in a variety of habitats and benefit bees, butterflies, ...

  • Your Yard or Balcony Can Be a Pollinator Garden

    Oakton Rec Center 3200 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) You don’t need a large yard to make a big impact for wildlife. Join Laurie Dodd to learn how planting native plants can support pollinators while creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden—whether you’re working with a backyard, patio, or balcony. This talk introduces easy-to-grow native plants that thrive in a variety of habitats and benefit bees, butterflies, ...

  • Winter Birdwalk at Eleanor C. Lawrence

    Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the ...

    $8
  • Snakes Secret Lives

    Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized predators through hands-on encounters with non-venomous snake ambassadors. Discover the sophisticated hunting strategies, sensory capabilities and ecological roles that makes this reptiles masters of evolutionary design. Ages 5 to Adult.

    $9
  • Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend

    Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Soak up the longest day of sunlight on the water. This tour will lead you to elegant sunset views over the Riverbend Park shoreline from the Potomac River. Canceled if inclement water or hazardous river conditions. Single & tandem kayaks are available. Ages 14 to Adult.

    $45