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7315 Ox Rd
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 United States Get Directions
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Campfire Saturday at Burke Lake

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topic: Nocturnal animals.  Children must be accompanied by ...

$10

Quiet Moments in Nature

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life. Ages 12 - Adult

$8

Animal Adaptations

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Many animals have unusual physical and behavioral adaptations that enable them to get a meal or to keep from being a meal. Compare and contrast the adaptations of deer, owls, squirrels and turtles in this variation on a popular school field trip. Registration required for children and adults. Program is outdoors.

$8

How to Say “Be Mine” in the Animal World

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (3-Adult) Animals communicate in many ways. Learn how to express your affection in chimpanzee, toad, and wolf on this outdoors Valentine’s Day walk and talk. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

$8

Homemade Bird Feeders

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Park) Bring a clean, empty, plastic bottle to make a bird feeder. We discuss tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common birds that visit home bird feeders. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 2 to Adult.

$8

Homeschool at the Lake Winter

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) This program for school children focuses on nature and history. A different topic and hands-on activities are covered each month. Ages 7 to 12.

$12

Winter Bird Walk at Burke Lake Park

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Park) 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. 4 to Adult.

$8

Stargazing at Burke Lake Park

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Park) Enjoy activities including guided star gazing, observing the night sky through the lens of a telescope, and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around a campfire. Participate in other activities and crafts as you enjoy the beauty of the night sky. 3 to Adult.

$10

First Sunset Hike of the Year

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a hike with a naturalist in the evening to view the stunning first sunset of the year as it sets over the lake. Rejuvenate as you walk along the park trails and signal in the new year. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 4 to Adult.

$8
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