 Friday, Feb. 8:
Turn Over a New (or Old) Leaf
Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials
into humus, a rich dark soil. It’s easy, cheap, fun and
organic! Make your garden vegetables and flowers happy by
learning how to turn scraps and leaves into this “gardener’s
gold.” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Green Spring
Gardens. $10/person. Register
online. For information, call 703-642-5173.
 Saturday,
Feb. 9: The Stirrings of Spring
Garden Sprouts: Blooms in Winter: Get a
jump on spring by forcing flowers; take home a potted bulb
and branches for forcing at home. 11 a.m. to noon at Green Spring Gardens. $5/child (ages
3 to 5) Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Also on Saturday:
Family Fun: Winter in Bloom: Flowers in
winter? Yes! Learn how to trick bulbs and branches into
flowering indoors. This family program is suited for anyone
age 5 and older. 2 to 3 p.m. at Green
Spring Gardens. $6/person. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Animal Sweethearts Dance: It's back – the
social event of Hidden Pond's winter season! This year the
dancing returns, along with new activities such as a nature
walk with Cupid and animal home building. Watch the new
drama, "The Kingfisher's Speech": the story of a
lonely kingfisher whose shyness in asking someone to come to
the dance with him is also hampered by a gang of
ne'er-do-wells who seek to catch all his fish from the creek.
Refreshments, crafts and more! This program is for ages 3 to
8. 10 a.m. to noon and again from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center.
$8/person. Register
online. For information call 703-451-9588.
Winter Hike: Wonderful Wetland Waterfowl:
Hike the boardwalk to the observation tower and look for
green-winged teals, pintails, swamp sparrows, winter wrens
and hopefully spot a bald eagle. An expert birder will share
natural history and identification tips, and set up the
park’s spotting scope for your bird watching enjoyment. 10
a.m. to noon at Huntley Meadows
Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult and at
least age 9. $6/person. Register
online. For information call 703-768-2525.
Crabgrass Puppets Present Jack and the
Beanstalk: Jack and his mother are poor and
hungry, but Jack dreams big and changes their lives. This
hilarious show is full of fun and loaded with laughs.
Colorful scenery, exciting puppetry and a delightful musical
score combine to create giant-size entertainment for those
ages 4 and up. 2 to 3 p.m. at The Alden
Theater at McLean Community Center. $15/person. Purchase
tickets online.
For information call 703-790-0123.
For Love: Collection Saturday: To celebrate
the Collectors Showcase exhibit and the Valentine holiday,
the Workhouse Arts Center encourages you to do both. Explore
seven open studios, meet the artists and purchase art for a
loved one or because you love it. For Love: Collection
Saturday will feature free artists’ demonstrations,
performances, food and beverages, discussions on art
collecting and unique works of art. Noon to 9 p.m. at Workhouse
Arts Center. No ticket required. For information call
703-584-2900.
 Sunday, Feb.
10: The Nature of Things
Birds Around Us: Beaks, feathers, nests and
talons are examined to explore an avian world that lives
around us. View specimens and live birds. Examine bird
behavior and their place in the environment. Find out about
bird life cycles, migration patterns and adaptations that
make birds such fascinating animals. 10 to 11 a.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Meet at
Cabell’s Mill. Participants must be at least age 8.
$5/person. Register
online. For information call 703-631-0013.
Also on Sunday:
Celebrate the Year of the Snake: The Year
of the Snake begins today. Celebrate Chinese New Year with
traditional games, stories, crafts and live native snakes.
Find out which animal is associated with your birth year. 2
to 3:30 p.m. at Hidden Oaks
Nature Center. $7/person. Register
online. For information call 703-941-1065.
Winter Lecture: Pests from Exotic Places:
Find out more about recent exotic insects and diseases in
your landscape from Adria Bordas, Virginia cooperative
extension agent. 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. $10/person.
Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Sugar is Sweet
and Maple Syrup is Too: The sap is rising and
the maple trees are tapped. Now it’s sugaring time! Watch and
learn as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an open
fire. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over
fresh baked cornbread for $3 while supplies last! Noon to 2
p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historic
Site. No registration required. For information
call 703-759-2771.
Live Onstage: The Amazing Gospel Souls: The
Amazing Gospel Souls is a gospel singing group formed at the
DC Department of Corrections’ Lorton prison in 1980. All
current members are ex-offenders, all Washingtonians and now
committed to a gospel ministry, believing that their time at
Lorton was a training period to develop skills and education
which they use now to reach out to young people in their
communities, helping them to find ways to “navigate their way
through this noisy 21st Century.” Enjoy an afternoon of
uplifting music as these Amazing Gospel Souls give testament
to their faith through music. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at W3
Theater at Workhouse
Arts Center. $15/person. Buy tickets
online. For information call 703-584-2900.
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Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to confirm
programs are being held as scheduled.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more events
and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages, and elsewhere on the
Fairfax County website. Additionally, the
towns of Herndon
and Vienna as well
as the city of Falls Church offer
many arts, entertainment and recreational
opportunities.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available online.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call
703-324-3187.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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