PLEASE NOTE: This is an update for Tuesday, February 9. Since the Fairfax County Park Authority follows the opening and closing decisions of the Fairfax County Public Schools, Park Authority events, scheduled classes and group fitness (XYO) drop-in classes held at RECenters or other FCPA facilities are cancelled for Tuesday, February 9. Park Authority classes held at school locations, senior centers or community centers are cancelled. Preschool programs at Lee District and Spring Hill will not operate.

RECenters will open at noon, Tuesday, February 9 and will be available to the public. Green Spring Gardens and Frying Pan Farm Park will also open at noon, Tuesday, February 9.

All other FCPA facilities remain closed. If you have questions, please contact the site directly, or call the Parks inclement weather line at 703-324-8661, TTY 711. Please check the web site for updates.

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Take Twelve Steps for Health in 2010
For those who want to keep their resolutions to be healthier in 2010, the Park Authority’s fitness directors offer assistance in beating the high resolution dropout rate. Take Twelve Steps For Health sets small, easy goals everyone can reach.
Animal Sweethearts DanceAnimal Sweethearts Dance
Hidden Pond Nature Center
Sunday, February 14
1pm-2:30pm


The annual West Springfield event for animal lovers is once again featuring plenty of dancing, limbo contests, and poems of love. Live animals, not-so-live animals, and the world premiere of the play, Pest Side Story, an intriguing tale of a pest control worker named Tony and an animal lover named Maria will be presented. This activity is recommended for three to eight-year-olds. Refreshments served. The cost is $6 per child. To reserve, call 703-451-9588.

Healthy Heart Pass Sale
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January 1st through February 14th

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Virginia Hunter Horse Show SeriesVirginia Hunter Horse Show Series
Frying Pan Farm Park
Saturday, February 6
9am


Starting at 9 a.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. This event is held rain or shine. Spectators are free. For information, call 703-437-9101.


New! Propagation Series: More Plants, Less MoneyNew! Propagation Series: More Plants, Less Money
Green Spring Gardens
Saturday, February 6
9:30am-11am


Expand the variety of flowers, vegetables and herbs in your garden by growing them at home from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Part 1: Starting from Scratch with Seeds will take place at Green Spring Gardens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Learn to grow flowers, vegetables and herbs from seed. Discuss topics such as potting mixes, containers, seed treatments, lighting, fertilization, watering, seed sources and timing. Take home seeds to start your own collection. The next two sessions take place March 20 and April 10. The cost is $22 per session or $60 for the three-part series. To make a reservation, call 703-642-5173.

Natural ValentinesNatural Valentines
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Saturday, February 13
1:30pm-3pm


At Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m., four to nine-year-old kids will create nature-themed Valentine’s Day cards with natural items. Discover how animal sweethearts court. The cost is $5 per child. To reserve, call 703-941-1065.

Owl CampfireNew! Naturally Sweet
Huntley Meadows Visitor Center
Saturday, February 13
1pm-3pm


Adults, celebrate Valentine’s weekend in a natural way at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Take a stroll with a naturalist through forest and meadow. Then warm up with a pastry and hot beverage at the popular coffeehouse, Grounded Coffee. Meet at the South Kings Highway entrance to the park. Refreshments will be included. The cost is $10 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-768-2525.

Maple Syrup Boil-DownMaple Syrup Boil-Down
Colvin Run Mill
Sunday, February 14
Noon-2pm


Come to Colvin Run Mill from noon to 2 p.m. to 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. You won’t want to miss this sweet winter experience. The fee is $2 per person. For more information call, 703-759-2771

 

 

 

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