 Saturday, March
19: Gardening for All!
Whether you have a townhouse garden or a small lot in the
city, learn about creative ways to cope and maximize the
space at a session on Urban Small Space Gardening. Kathy
Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine's editor/publisher
provides a glimpse at lovely gardens in the area, including
ones in Alexandria, Georgetown, Capitol Hill and Falls
Church, to provide you with ideas.10 a.m. Green Spring
Gardens Park. $18 ($20/non-residents.) Register
online or call 703-642-5173.
Also on Saturday:
Fishing at Walney Pond: Bring your fishing poles and
bait. Fish with a naturalist while you learn about native
fish and their habits. 9 a.m. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. $6
($8/non-residents.) Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-631-0013.
Evening Walk: Join park naturalist PJ Dunn to hike
the trails after dark, listening for owls and frogs and
watching for beaver activity. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For more information
call 703-768-2525.
The Audubon Quartet: For more than 30 years the
award-winning Audubon Quartet has garnered critical acclaim
for its performances around the world. Tom, Doris, Ellen and
Akemi will return to the CenterStage along with scholar Dr.
David Levy to continue the exploration of Beethoven’s string
quartets that they began last season. Enjoy a concert filled
with amazing music and a host of in-depth information about
one of history’s greatest composers. 3 p.m. Reston
Community Center's CenterStage. $30 ($15/residents of
Small District 5.) For information call
703-476-4500.
 Sunday, March
20: Take a Hike
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a naturalist-guided
2-mile Spring
Equinox Hike. See and feel the changes
triggered by the lengthening days. Ages 6 and above. 2 p.m.
Potomac Overlook Regional Park. For reservations call
703-528-5406.
Also on Sunday:
Bluebirds in Your Backyard: Uncover the mysteries of
these jewels of the spring through a short slide show and
walk. Make a nest box for your own backyard. Bring a hammer.
Ages six and above. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Ellanor C. Lawrence
Park. $15 fee includes nest kit. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call the
park at 703-631-0013.
Make a Spring Scarecrow: Keep the birds and animals
away from your vegetables! Bring old clothes and a pair of
panty hose, we will provide the straw and a homemade hat.
This one-hour program is offered at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
$6/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-437-1794.
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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.
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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, TTY 711.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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