The Turner Farm

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open dawn to dusk except for speciality, after-hours events hosted only on Friday nights
925 Springvale Road
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Nicole Mitchell, MPA
Waterfront Sites and Nature Centers Branch Manager

Turner Farm Park Events

Department Resources

Basics of Birding

05/18/2024 8:00 am

(10-Adult) Watching birds is a great way to connect with the natural world around us. Tour the park on foot developing your birding skills with the help of a printed guide and learn about other birding resources in the classroom. Binoculars recommended; a few pairs will be available for use. Children ages 10-16 must be accompanied by registered adult. The class will…

Introduction to Astronomy

05/20/2024 8:00 pm

(8-Adult) This course provides a general introduction to some fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. We will discuss the basic types of astronomical objects from the small to the large, the motions of the planets and stars, and interesting phenomena in the night sky. A classroom discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting.…

Fairfax Poet Laureate - Poetry Beneath the Stars

08/17/2024 7:30 pm

Write a poem while gazing at the night sky to see if you can find a shooting star. The event is free but registration is recommended.

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