Winter Lecture: Ornamental Edible Gardens
Can edible gardens be both functional and beautiful? Yes!  Designer Sandra Clinton will share the delightful history of kitchen gardens from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. The cost is $10 per person for advance registration and $12 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Groundhog Day Celebration
Children ages 3 to 10 prepare for Groundhog Day with our costumed characters, Willard and Mother Nature, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $6 . Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Groundhog’s Day Out
Come to Frying Pan Farm Park and find out if groundhogs can really predict the weather. Visit a groundhog burrow, learn cool groundhog facts, enjoy games and make your own groundhog friend to take home from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Hot chocolate provided. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Tea with Tempo: Meet John Philip Sousa
Historic re-enactor Ron Anzalone portrays composer and bandmaster John Philip Sousa, one of the most popular and prolific American musicians of all time, at Historic Green Spring from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for the program, or $38 for the program and a full English afternoon tea. To make a reservation, call 703-941-7987.

Recipes from the Hearth
From 1 to 3 p.m. in the 1794 kitchen at Sully Historic Site, learn about Thornton, the Lee family’s enslaved cook. Make beaten biscuits and corn pone, a staple of the enslaved community’s diet. Then go next door to the laundry to find out about Madam Juba and Patty who did the washing for the Lees. You may be surprised to discover how different laundry day was 200 years ago. Tours are $8 per adult, $7 per student, and $6 per senior and child. For information, call 703-437-1794.

Groundhog Day!
Meet the larger-than-life Walney groundhog at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

GroundFrog Day
Children ages four to eight hear the legend of Groundfrog Day at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The celebration continues with games, snacks, predictions of spring and time with amphibians. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Nature Quest: Winter
From field to stream and everything in between, children ages three to six learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field, at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $6 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Little Acorns: Winter
Preschoolers (ages two to four) and their accompanying adult share nature’s wonders in this interactive class at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon. Experiences include finger plays, stories, activities and weather permitting, an outdoor exploration. The cost is $6 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Full Moon Hike
Enjoy nature’s tranquil beauty and winter’s bright skies under the full moon at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Refreshments provided. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Pohick Puddle Jumpers
Children ages three to six learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring Hidden Pond Park and participating in activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Your Home: Naturally
A Hidden Pond Park naturalist will share manageable steps you can take to make your home a healthier, more natural and environmentally friendly sanctuary. The programs run 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Celestial Happenings: Winter
Come see and learn about different celestial events that occur during the winter at Hidden Pond Nature Center. The 90-minute program starts at 7 p.m. on 2/6 and 5 p.m. on 2/22. The cost is $8 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Tracking the Wild Creature
Children ages 6 to 12 learn different ways to identify and track animals at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Snake and Turtle Feeding
One snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 4 to 5 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Winter Hike: Marvelous Meadows
Come look for winter hawks, waterfowl, bluebirds and finches while exploring Huntley Meadows Park’s native meadows and wetland overlooks from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meet at the South King’s Hwy. entrance. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Pairing Premium Teas & Chocolates
Sip premium teas and savor the decadent delights of a variety of chocolates – white, milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet and extra dark – at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site from 1 to 3 p.m. Sample some treats made with tea and chocolate. A take home tea sampler is included in the $30 fee. To reserve, call 703-759-2771.

To Build a Fire
Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

10th Annual Washington Gardener Magazine Seed Exchange
The tenth annual Washington Seed Exchange at Green Spring Gardens from 12:30 to 4 p.m. includes lectures, face-to-face seed swap and more. Bring your extra seeds to swap with other gardeners, and everyone leaves with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends and expert planting advice. The fee includes lectures, goody bag and seed swap. The cost is $20 per person; $15 for FROGS and WG magazine subscribers. To register, call 703-642-5173.

Winter Lecture: Windowsill Floral Displays
Designer Nancy Ross Hugo inspires you to create simple windowsill arrangements that are in tune with nature from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. The cost is $10 per person in advance; $12 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Winter Tree ID
Come learn winter tree identification basics and go for a hike at Huntley Meadows Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Hard Times, Difficult Choices
From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, come to know the lives of the people who lived and worked at Walney and the choices they faced during the Civil War. Taste a piece of Confederate cake and sweet potato coffee. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Maple Syrup Boil-Down
Bundle up, brave the weather, and watch and learn as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an open fire at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site from noon to 2 p.m. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over fresh baked cornbread, while supplies last. The $5 fee includes admission to a pre-season open house at the mill. For information, call 703-759-2771.

Nature Quest: Winter
From field to stream and everything in between, children ages three to six learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field, at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $6 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Little Acorns: Winter
Preschoolers (ages two to four) and their accompanying adult share nature’s wonders in this interactive class at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon. Experiences include finger plays, stories, activities and weather permitting, an outdoor exploration. The cost is $6 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Animal Feeding at the Nature Center
Children ages 3 to 12 help the naturalist care for and feed Hidden Pond Nature Center’s animals from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $4. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Pohick Puddle Jumpers
Children ages three to six learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring Hidden Pond Park and participating in activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Kids’ Korner: Winter
Preschool children ages four to six explore nature or history, accompanied by an adult, at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. An outdoor activity and a craft are included in the $5 fee. The one-hour program on 2/12 starts at 1 p.m. and the program on 2/14 starts at 10 a.m. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Amateur Naturalist: Winter
Adults join us at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for first-hand experience and hands-on learning about many different aspects of the natural world. The cost is $6 per person. Topics include 2/12 Geology and 2/26 Venomous and Poisonous. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Monica's Mockingbirds
Monica leads children on a wintery adventure at Hidden Pond Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per person Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Garden Talks with Master Gardeners: Plant Purple in the Garden
Master Gardeners show you how to incorporate purple into your garden all year round with flowers, foliage and fruits at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Local Lore at Historic Huntley
Travel back in time from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Historic Huntley. Explore the Chesapeake region’s rich history and many cultures through activities, crafts and walks. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Tracking the Wild Creature
Children ages 6 to 12 learn different ways to identify and track animals at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Campfire Fridays: Winter
Come along for a night of campfire, s’mores, animals, and so much more! This 90-minute program at Hidden Pond Nature Center starts at 7 p.m. and the cost is $7 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Kids’ Korner: Winter
Preschool children ages four to six explore nature or history, accompanied by an adult, at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. An outdoor activity and a craft are included in the $5 fee. The one-hour program on 2/12 starts at 1 p.m. and the program on 2/14 starts at 10 a.m. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Coyotes Campfire
Satisfy your curiosity and your sweet tooth with one howling campfire at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Listen to coyote calls, take a short hike and make s’mores. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Campfire Saturdays at Royal Lake
Join us for an evening campfire at Royal Lake from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring whatever you like to roast; s’mores provided. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Evening Stroll
Come for a relaxing stroll through Huntley Meadows Park at dusk. A naturalist takes you on a tour of the woods and wetlands to watch and listen for beavers, owls and other nocturnal residents from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Valentine’s Day Special
After your guided tour at Sully Historic Site, enjoy a special candy treat to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Find out about the long-ago relationships of Richard Bland Lee and Elizabeth, Jacob and Amy Haight, and other couples in history. Tours are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are $7 per adult, $6 per student, and $5 per senior and child. For information, call 703-437-1794.

Garden Sprouts: Garden Valentines
Children ages three to five create a Valentine from pressed flowers for a favorite person at Green Spring Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. Explore our glasshouse as we look for Valentine hearts in nature. Sample the first strawberries of the season and learn the Native American story behind this Valentine berry. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Floral Design Workshop: Victorian Valentine’s Day
Learn the meanings of flowers in Victorian England and create an arrangement in this elegant style at Green Spring Gardens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The program cost is $38 per person, and there is a $25 supply fee. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Chocolate and Tea Tasting Party
Sample a sumptuous selection of fine chocolate accompanied by carefully-chosen specialty teas from 10 a.m. to noon at Historic Green Spring. Discover the proper pairing of chocolate and tea. The cost is $27 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-941-7987.

Animal Sweethearts Dance
It’s back! The social event of Hidden Pond’s winter season returns from 10 a.m. to noon! This year will debut the new comedy/drama, Hound of Music. There will be dancing, refreshments, crafts and live animals to entertain visitors ages three to eight. The cost is $8 per child. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Family Fun: Valentine Tea
Bring your sweetheart to a special Valentine Tea and Dance at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sample different teas and some sweets and make a valentine. Then dance to some songs and learn some new dance moves. This is a family-friendly program for ages 5 and up with a registered adult. The cost is $16. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Valentine Tea and Poetry
Enjoy poetry and tea at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Machen Farm with your favorite sweetheart from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A costumed interpreter shares our Walney mystery love poem and then invites you to write and share your own verses. Leave with your poem framed in childhood Valentine card-style and a tummy full of (mint) tea and cookies. The cost is $8 per person. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Animal Valentines
Children ages four to eight play musical valentines and critter sweetheart games at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Meet live animals, make valentines and decorate a take-home cookie. The cost is $7 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Winter Lecture: Winning Against Weeds
Garden expert Mary Godinez share ways to be rid our gardens of weeds from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens The cost is $10 per person in advance; $12 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Hands-on History
Drop off your children (ages 5 to 11) at 2:30 p.m. and let them travel back in time with a costumed interpreter to explore the lives of 19th century children at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The cost is $10. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Preamble Scramble and Political Trivia
Celebrate President’s Day weekend by rediscovering the Declaration of Independence and early American presidential and political trivia at Sully Historic Site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Play fun games such as our own Preamble Scramble. Tours are $7 per adult, $6 per student, and $5 per senior and child. For information, call 703-437-1794.

Home Made Bird Feeders
Bring your empty milk jugs and/or two-liter soda bottles to make bird feeders at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $5. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Nature Tots at Walney
Bring your toddler (ages 1 to 3) to explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 10:15 to 11 a.m. The cost is $4 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Pohick Puddle Jumpers
Children ages three to six learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring Hidden Pond Park and participating in activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Your Home: Naturally
A Hidden Pond Park naturalist will share manageable steps you can take to make your home a healthier, more natural and environmentally friendly sanctuary. The programs run 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Tracking the Wild Creature
Children ages 6 to 12 learn different ways to identify and track animals at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Penguins and Polar Bears
Through activities, children ages two to five learn more about these creatures of the ice and their chilly environment at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Jr. Naturalists
Children ages 6 to 10 explore Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s habitats, wildlife, and history from 4:30 to 5:40 p.m. An outdoor activity and craft are included in the $5 fee. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Campfire Friday: Eyeshine
Learn how some animals are able to see in the dark. Then head out with a naturalist and a flashlight to search for nocturnal animals. This Hidden Oaks Nature Center program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. is for the whole family (age four to adults) and concludes with a campfire. S’mores provided. Register online. The cost is $7 per person. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Family Nature Night
Explore habitats and wildlife through activities, crafts, games and walks at Huntley Meadows Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Woodcock Watch
Meet a naturalist at Elklick Woodlands Nature Preserve in Western Fairfax County to see the breathtaking annual courtship ritual of woodcocks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call Ellanor C. Lawrence Park at 703-631-0013.

Astronomy Festival at Riverbend Park
Enjoy guided stargazing, looking through a telescope, and storytelling around the campfire from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and snacks will be available for purchase. The cost is $6 online; $7 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Hands-on Nature
Drop-off your child at 2 p.m. for an hour of natural adventure at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Children ages 4 to 12 feed exhibit animals, search for wildlife, explore fur pelts, bones and other nature artifacts, and take home a craft. The cost is $5. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Park Manager Walk and Talk
Join Huntley Meadows Park Manager Kevin Munroe on a free walk from 3 to 5 p.m. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Sketch Hike: Winter Trees and Landscapes
Join Huntley Meadows Park naturalist and artist Margaret Wohler for a hike from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and learn sketching techniques to enhance your observation skills. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

11th Annual Eco-Savvy Symposium: Evolving Landscapes
Learn strategies for adapting to the challenges of your evolving landscape at this Green Spring Gardens symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is included in the $70 fee. For vegetarian requests, call 703-642-5173. Register online.

Celestial Happenings: Winter
Come see and learn about different celestial events that occur during the winter at Hidden Pond Nature Center. The 90-minute program starts at 7 p.m. on 2/6 and 5 p.m. on 2/22. The cost is $8 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Maple Syrup Boil-Down
Bundle up, brave the weather, and watch and learn as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an open fire at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site from noon to 2 p.m. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over fresh baked cornbread, while supplies last. The $5 fee includes admission to a pre-season open house at the mill. For information, call 703-759-2771.

Winter Lecture: Rhododendron & Relatives
Rhododendrons are beautiful, but for a richer garden palette, plant some lovely rhododendron cousins like Calluna, Oxydendrum, Enkianthus and Dusty Zenobia. Horticulturalist Steven Kristoph introduces you to many beautiful rhododendron cousins and some exciting, new rhododendron hybrids at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person in advance; $12 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Chinese New Year: Year of the Sheep
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with traditional games and stories at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $8. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Winter Hike: Wetland Waterfowl
Hike the boardwalk to the observation tower at Huntley Meadows Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Look for green-winged teals, pintails, swamp sparrows, winter wrens, bald eagles. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Nature Quest: Winter
From field to stream and everything in between, children ages three to six learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field, at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $6 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Little Acorns: Winter
Preschoolers (ages two to four) and their accompanying adult share nature’s wonders in this interactive class at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon. Experiences include finger plays, stories, activities and weather permitting, an outdoor exploration. The cost is $6 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Pohick Puddle Jumpers
Children ages three to six learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring Hidden Pond Park and participating in activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Amateur Naturalist: Winter
Adults join us at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for first-hand experience and hands-on learning about many different aspects of the natural world. The cost is $6 per person. Topics include 2/12 Geology and 2/26 Venomous and Poisonous. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Monica's Mockingbirds
Monica leads children on a wintery adventure at Hidden Pond Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per person Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Klondike Cookout and Campout
Learn how to camp in below-freezing conditions at Riverbend Park. S’mores and breakfast provided. The cost is $25 per person for the campout or $10 per person for just the cookout and s’mores. Camping begins at 6 p.m.; cookout starts at 7 p.m. To register, call 703-759-9018.

Campfire Fridays: Winter
Come along for a night of campfire, s’mores, animals, and so much more! This 90-minute program at Hidden Pond Nature Center starts at 7 p.m. and the cost is $7 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

S’more Wagon Ride & Campfire
Enjoy a brisk wagon ride through the Rocky Run Stream Valley from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Return to a campfire and make a sweet chocolate treat. Meet at Cabell’s Mill. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Garden Talks with Master Gardeners: Winter Beauty in the Garden
Master Gardeners show you trees, shrubs and grasses that can add beauty and interest through the cold winter months. This one-hour program at Green Spring Gardens starts at 1:30 p.m. and the cost is $10 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Family Fun: Animal Trek
Learn how to identify animals by their tracks and other clues at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Make a plaster cast of your favorite animal prints. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Starting from Scratch with Seeds Workshop
Judy Zatsick, Green Spring Gardens’ propagator/horticulturalist, discusses topics such as potting mixes, containers, seed treatments, lighting, fertilization, watering, seed sources, and timing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens. The cost is $22 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Cheese and Tea Tasting Party
Learn about teas and their cheese-mates as we explore the taste science behind the unlikely pair at Historic Green Spring from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $27 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-941-7987.

Campfire Saturdays at Lake Accotink
Adventure awaits as you explore spots where wildlife hides and resides, guided by a naturalist, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program ends with a cozy campfire. Bring whatever you like to roast; s’mores provided. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Flying Squirrels Campfire
Watch flying squirrels glide in for their evening feast of peanuts and mealworms before heading out to enjoy a campfire. Hear a Native American story of how flying squirrels came to be. Make s’mores. This one-hour at Hidden Oaks Nature Center starts at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Evening Woodcock Walk
We’ll listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his courtship dance and flight at Huntley Meadows Park from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Bring a flashlight. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Powhatan’s People
Discover some elements of the Algonquian culture of the Powhatans and Tauxenent, such as crafting stone tools, hunting and farming, at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Play a game and enjoy a story around the campfire. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Barred Owls Campfire
Enjoy an evening hike and campfire to learn about owls at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Meet our resident barred owl. Return to a warm campfire to roast marshmallows. Meet at Cabell’s Mill. The cost is $7 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Feeding Day!
From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., join a naturalist and youth volunteers as we demonstrate how we feed our site display animals at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Make a birdfeeder to take home and use. The cost is $5 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Extravaganza
Join naturalists at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. as they share the tales of ‘Yertle the Turtle’, ‘Gertrude McFuzz’ and others, showing hat real woodland creatures share some of the same talents. Meet live animals and make crafts. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $6 per child. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Speak for the Trees
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a reading of The Lorax at E.C. Lawrence Park from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Make a Lorax craft and learn how trees help people. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per child. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Maple Syrup Boil-Down
Watch as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an open fire at Colvin Run Mill from noon to 2 p.m. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over fresh baked cornbread, while supplies last. Price of $5 includes pre-season mill open-house admission. Call 703-759-2771.

Appetite for Art Tea Program
Experience a sumptuous selection of food-filled masterpieces which depict the rituals, customs and symbolism of dining through the ages at Historic Green Spring from 1 to 3 p.m. Reservations are required. The cost is $32 per person and includes a full English tea following the program. For information, call 703-941-7987.

Winter Lecture: Teaming with Nutrients
Take your gardening skills up a notch by optimizing plant nutrition at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jeff Lowenfels explains how plants eat and what to feed them (not just N-P-K.). You will be rewarded with an organic garden that is the envy of the neighborhood. The cost is $10 per person in advance and $12 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Your Home: Naturally
Learn about forage cuisine at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Make your home and life more Earth-friendly by using items you already have. A naturalist will share steps you can take to make your home a healthier, more natural and environmentally friendly sanctuary. The cost is $8 per person. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Wood Frogs!
The wood frogs are breeding in the vernal pools! Assist in collecting and releasing frogs and recording data for our amphibian survey at E.C. Lawrence Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wear water-proof boots and bring flash lights. Please register an adult with your child. The cost is $6 per person. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Family Woodcock Walk
Come for an evening walk through the woods to one of the large meadows at Huntley Meadows Park from 6 to 7:30 pm. March 7 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. on March 21. We'll listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight. The cost is $6 per person. For more information, call 703-768-2525.

Snake and Turtle Feeding
Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 3 to 4 p.m. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Wake Up Sleepy Heads! Puppet Show & Wagon Ride
Join us in getting our winter-sleeping puppet animals to rise and shine for springtime at E.C. Lawrence Park from 1 to 2 p.m. Springtime is really just around the corner and animals in the wild will be waking up! Make a simple craft and enjoy a refreshing wagon ride through the meadow. The cost is $10. For more information, call 703-631-0013.

Garden Under Glass: Terrarium Workshop
Shake off the winter chill by creating a garden under glass at Green Spring Gardens from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Miniature plants, lush mosses, stones and whimsical figures will bring a smile and remind you of warmer days. Care instructions included. The cost is $38 per person plus a supply fee of $25. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Family Fun: Rainforest to Candy Shop
Did you know that rainforest monkeys and lizards help us have foods like chocolate? Learn how at Green Spring Gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. Investigate raw ingredients in your favorite sweets and pick a favorite from chocolate samples from around the world. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Garden Sprouts: Hot and Cold
While it’s winter in Virginia, it’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Children ages 5 and up can learn why seasons differ around the globe at Green Spring Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. Sample chocolaty treats, both icy and hot! Enjoy a story about chocolate, then scout the gardens for signs of winter and spring. Register online. The cost is $6 per child. For information, call 703-642-5173.

40th Anniversary Birding for Beginners
Sharpen your waterfowl identification skills while birding with a park naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park from 8 to 11 a.m. Learn about the history of the park’s nest box program for wood ducks and hooded mergansers. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Reptile & Amphibian Club
Join the RAC and explore the amazing world of turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders at E.C. Lawrence Park from 3 to 4 p.m. Learn new facts, encounter live animals and discover their habitats in the park. The cost is $5 per child. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Winter Lecture: Hellstrip Gardening
Improve that patch of old turf on the street side of the sidewalk by growing a “hellstrip” garden. Evelyn Hadden offers guidance at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on turning languishing, neighborhood parking strips into thriving, curbside gardens. Hadden addresses street trees, plants, poor soil, laws and covenants and pedestrian traffic. The cost is $10 per person in advance and $12 at the door. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge
Journey through the woods to Poohsticks Bridge at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Listen to Winnie the Pooh’s story and play Poohsticks on the bridge. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Civil War Lecture Robert E. Lee
As we near the end of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, Sully Historic Site hosts its annual spring lecture series sponsored by the Sully Foundation, Ltd. in memory of Thom F. Hanes, one of the original founders. Program runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call 703-437-1794.

Putting the Animals to Bed
When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $8. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Putting the Animals to Bed
When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $8. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Kids’ Korner: Winter
Preschool children ages four to six explore nature or history at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. An outdoor activity and craft included. The topic for March is wind. This one-hour program is offered at 1 p.m. on March 12 and 10 a.m. on March 14. The cost is $5 per child. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Campfire Fridays: Winter
Come along for a night of campfire, s’mores, animals, and so much more! Each night features a different topic and different areas of the park that we visit. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Kids’ Korner: Winter
Preschool children ages four to six explore nature or history at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. An outdoor activity and craft included. The topic for March is wind. This one-hour program is offered at 1 p.m. on March 12 and 10 a.m. on March 14. The cost is $5 per child. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Park Manager Walk and Talk
Join Huntley Meadows Park Manager Kevin Munroe on a walk and talk through the park from 3 to 5 p.m. Find out about the wetland restoration project and learn about the wildlife for which the park is known. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Evening Woodcock Walk
Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of the park’s largest meadows at Huntley Meadows Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. We’ll listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship dance and flight. Bring a flashlight. Canceled if raining. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Campfire Saturdays at Royal Lake
A naturalist guided adventure awaits as you explore woodlands and lakefront spots where wildlife hides and resides from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park. Enjoy some s’mores around a campfire and learn about lakeside fishing. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Go Green Campfire!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a green celebration, both of green forest creatures and being “green” as a forest friend at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. A naturalist will invite all to learn about being green, the origins of St. Patrick’s Day and to sing a traditional Irish tune. Make your friends green with envy as you celebrate by making s’mores. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Salamander Excursion/person
Salamander Excursion/family
Witness the first signs of spring by observing Jefferson salamander, spotted salamanders and red spotted newts breeding in vernal pools from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit a real fossil wall and climb wood stock tower. Bring flashlights, your dinner to cook on a grill and dress for the weather. Meet at Elizabeth Furnace, Front Royal, Virginia. The cost is $20 per person and $45 per family. For information, call Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 703-631-0013.

History Symposium: Food in America
American cuisine, like the nation itself, is a melting pot. Explore historical influences on the American dinner table through lectures, exhibits and living history at Green Spring Gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Distinguished guest speakers discuss the influence on America’s palate of African food traditions, European culinary techniques, food technology innovations and more. View classic American cooking films and enjoy a rousing living history performance of legendary celebrity chef Julia Child. Lunch is included. Call site for vegetarian request. The cost is $75. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Watershed Clean-Up Day
Join individuals, students, families, scouts and other community groups from 9 a.m. to noon as they remove rubbish from creeks and streams In the Potomac River Watershed. Collect tires, bed springs, bottles, cans and other debris from local waterways. Wear boots and old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation provided. Call to reserve a section of the watershed.
Cub Run RECenter: 703-817-9407
Hidden Oaks Nature Center: 703-941-1065
Hidden Pond Nature Center: 703-451-9588
Huntley Meadows Park: 703-768-2525
Lake Fairfax: 703-471-5415
Riverbend Park: 703-759-9018
E.C. Lawrence Park: 703-631-0013
Lake Accotink Park, April 11: 703-569-3464

Winter Lecture: Plants I Haven’t Killed
Horticulturalist Sandy McDougle has been testing perennial plants for years looking for the most stalwart. Having found new candidates to replace her dead victims, she will share with you at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. perennials that have the potential to thrive, despite her best efforts. The cost is $10. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Go Green: Shamrocks & Snakes
Celebrate St. Patricks’ Day with Irish stories, music and the legend of why there are no snakes in Ireland. Meet several snakes which live here, not there at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3:15 p.m. The cost is $7 per child. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Wear Green Campfire
Meet at Cabell’s Mill wearing your best green this Saint Patrick’s Day at E.C. Lawrence Park from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and help find all things wearing green in the meadow. Return to a campfire to toast marshmallows. Please be sure to register an adult with your child. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Floral Design: Catch the Irish Spirit
Irish or not, you can enjoy the spirit of the day. Join floral design instructor Chuck Mason at Green Spring Gardens from 2:30 to 4 p.m. as he helps you create an arrangement with an Irish spirit using decorative greens and flowers. A leprechaun may even leave a bit of gold. The cost is $38 per person plus a $25 supply fee. Register online. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge
Journey through the woods to Poohsticks Bridge at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Listen to Winnie the Pooh’s story and play Poohsticks on the bridge. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Putting the Animals to Bed
When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $8. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Your Home: Naturally
Learn about forage cuisine at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Make your home and life more Earth-friendly by using items you already have. A naturalist will share steps you can take to make your home a healthier, more natural and environmentally friendly sanctuary. The cost is $8 per person. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Nature Tots at Walney
Bring your toddler to explore nature through the sight, sound, smell and touch of Spring at E.C. Lawrence Park from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Program includes both indoor and outdoor activities. Adult must be able to participate with children. The cost is $4 per child. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Putting the Animals to Bed
When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $8. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Family Nature Night
Come discover your natural neighborhood and reconnect your family with nature at Huntley Meadows Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Seasonal topics explore the many park habitats and diverse wildlife through activities, crafts, games and walks. Please the call park for topic. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-768-2525.

S’more Wagon Ride & Campfire
Enjoy a brisk wagon ride through the Rocky Run Stream Valley at E.C. Lawrence Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discover who Ellanor C. Lawrence was and learn about other aspects of the areas’ local and natural history. Return to a warming campfire and make a sweet chocolate treat to eat. Meet at Cabell's Mill. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Jr. Naturalists
Children explore the park’s habitats, wildlife, and history at E.C. Lawrence Park from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Adults are welcome to attend without registering. An outdoor activity and craft is included. Winter topics can be found online. The cost is $5 per child. Call 703-631-0013.

Garden Talk: Composting
Don’t drag your garden and yard waste out to the curb week after week. Learn how to turn it into compost or black gold at Green Spring Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Master Gardeners show you the right way to make rich, nutrient-filled compost that plants love. The cost is $10. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Easter Eggstravaganza: Enjoy the Fun at Frying Pan Farm Park
Children ages one to six can hunt for eggs full of treats and prizes starting at 10 a.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park. Weather decisions will be made by 8 a.m. and a rain date is set on March 22. The cost is just $6 per child. Call 703-437-2771.

Family Woodcock Walk
Come for an evening walk through the woods to one of the large meadows at Huntley Meadows Park from 6 to 7:30 pm. March 7 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. on March 21. We'll listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight. The cost is $6 per person. For more information, call 703-768-2525.

Campfire Saturdays at Lake Accotink
A naturalist guided adventure awaits as you explore woodlands and lakefront spots where wildlife hides and resides from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park. Enjoy some s’mores around a campfire and learn about fishing. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Boardwalk Astronomy
What’s new in the night sky? Join a Huntley Meadows Park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the heavens above from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Flying Squirrels: Gliding in Tonight
Join a Hidden Oaks naturalist calling in these amazing night gliders and look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Life in the Leaf Litter
Join a naturalist for a hike. You can explore the forest floor at E.C. Lawrence Park from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Uncover the diversity of soil organisms and the crucial role that invertebrates play in helping forests to stay healthy. The cost is $10. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Campfire with the Constellations
Meet at Cabell’s Mill and talk about stars around a warm campfire from 8 to 9 p.m. Then head out into the meadow with a naturalist to learn how to identify the early summer constellations. Please be sure to register an adult with your child. The cost is $6. For information, call Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 703-631-0013.

Workshop: Decorating Birdhouse Gourds
Turn a gourd into a beautiful, crafted birdhouse for your feathered friends at Green Spring Gardens from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Green Spring educator Susan Eggerton shows you a stencil, wood burning, and ink dye technique to free your decorative imagination and turn a plain gourd into a work of art. The cost is $35 for the program plus a $25 supply fee. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Wagon Ride-Birds, Butterflies & Blossoms
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Take a wagon ride scavenger hunt through the meadow at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 21 and 25 and from 11 a.m. to noon on March 22. Search for birds and butterflies and meet a friendly animal up close. The cost is $5. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Wagon Ride-Birds, Butterflies & Blossoms
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Take a wagon ride scavenger hunt through the meadow at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 21 and 25 and from 11 a.m. to noon on March 22. Search for birds and butterflies and meet a friendly animal up close. The cost is $5. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Animal Egg Mobile Workshop
Children ages 3 to 12 create a spring mobile of your favorite pond animals from plastic eggs at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by adult. The cost is $6 per child. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Fashion Show: Kyoto Costume Institute Tea Program
Travel to Japan with our slideshow showcasing the fabulous collection of one of the world’s leading repositories of Western haute couture, the Kyoto Costume Institute. At Historic Green Spring from 1 to 3 p.m., learn about KCI’s mission to research three centuries of Western fashion and provide cultural exchange through international exhibits. After the program, enjoy a traditional English tea. Reservations are required. The cost is $32 per person and includes a full English tea following the program. For information, call 703-941-7987.

Wagon Ride-Birds, Butterflies & Blossoms
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Take a wagon ride scavenger hunt through the meadow at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 21 and 25 and from 11 a.m. to noon on March 22. Search for birds and butterflies and meet a friendly animal up close. The cost is $5. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Salamander Crawl
Late march is the most wonderful time of year for our resident salamanders! They come out in droves to meet up and lay eggs for next year’s population. A naturalist presents live specimens and leads you on safari to find these elusive, colorful, and often overlooked critters at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Downton Abbey Lecture
How accurate is Downton Abbey in its depiction of the interconnected lives of aristocrats and their servants 100 years ago? Hear about the grim realities of life for domestic servants and the true nature of their relationships with their employers. Discuss whether the popular TV show provides real historical insight or rose-tinted historical fiction from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Register online. The cost is $15. Light refreshments served. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Campfire Fridays: Winter
Come along for a night of campfire, s’mores, animals, and so much more! Each night features a different topic and different areas of the park that we visit. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Barred Owls Campfire
Enjoy an evening hike and campfire to learn about owls at E.C. Lawrence Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Meet our resident barred owl. Then return to a warm campfire to roast marshmallows. Meet at Cabell's Mill. The cost is $7. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Rockhounders- Spring Series
Come to Hidden Pond Nature Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and enjoy a hands-on approach to geology that includes rock and mineral classification, plate tectonics, fossils and collecting. The cost is $7 per child. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Easter Egg Hunt: Clemyjontri Park
Come out for kid-friendly Easter fun including egg hunts, crafts, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and other activities at Clemyjontri Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Egg hunts are divided by age and run every 30 minutes. Pre-registration is required. Carousel rides are also available for just $1.75 per child. The rain date is March 29. The cost is $6 per child. Call 703-388-2807.

Easter Egg Hunt: Sully
Children ages two to seven can hunt for Easter eggs at Sully Historic Site starting at noon. Join the egg roll, visit baby animals, see the Easter Bunny and make a craft. Bring your own basket. The cost is $6 per child. The rain date is March 29. For information, call 703-437-1794.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Children ages two to eight can stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed program and outdoor egg hunt while visiting dinoland in Nature Playce. Make a dino craft to take home. Both dates run from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $7 per child. Program is canceled in case of rain. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge
Journey through the woods to Poohsticks Bridge at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Listen to Winnie the Pooh’s story and play Poohsticks on the bridge. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5. For information, call 703-759-9018.

40th Anniversary: Spring Symphony Stroll
Celebrate Huntley Meadows 40th anniversary by joining park naturalists for a delightful evening walk . You can listen for sounds of spring including woodcocks, frogs, owls and more from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dress for the weather and going off trail. Please bring a flashlight. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Meet at the South King’s Hwy., parking area. The cost is $7 per person. For more information, please call 703-768-2525.

Backyard Bird Feeding
Join Park Manager Kevin Munroe at Huntley Meadows Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. as he shares his tips and tricks for backyard bird feeding - the best feeders, bird baths, native plants, landscaping for wildlife and how to deal with squirrels. Learn what to feed and plant for each season and leave with a list of native plants for every month of the year. The cost is $6. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Pre-Qingming Tasting Party
Come sample different types of special-production Pre-Qingming teas and assess their qualities at Historic Green Spring from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Chinese festival of Qingming venerates ancestors and celebrates the newly-unfolding greenery of spring. Tea leaves that are plucked before Qingming are prized for their delicacy and subtle nuances. The cost is $25 per person. Register online. Call 703-941-7987.

Photography as Zen Art
Enhance your photographic vision and produce more meaningful images using a beautiful garden as inspiration at Green Spring Gardens from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. This program incorporates Zen creative practices with photography basics to enable you to find beauty wherever you are and capture images that reflect your true nature. Students must bring a digital camera and tripod and have a means of sending digital images. There are four 3½-hour lessons in this program. The cost is $133 per person. Register online. For more information, please call 703-642-5173.

Multiplying Garden Treasures: Cuttings
Learn how to take cuttings following simple techniques demonstrated by staff horticulturist Nancy Olney from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Learn strategies for successful rooting as you take one plant and transform it into drifts of many. Take the starters home to expand your collection. The cost is $22 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Pairing Premium Teas & Chocolates
Sip premium teas and savor the decadent delights of a variety of chocolates – white, milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet and extra dark from 1 to 3 pm. Learn a bit of history, the respective growing regions of tea and chocolate and how to pair tea and chocolate successfully to bring out the best of both. Sample some treats made with tea and chocolate. A take home tea sampler is included. Presented by Certified Tea Specialist and Chef Laurie Bell of Great Falls Tea Garden. The cost is $30 per person. Ages 16+. Reservations required by by 3/23. To reserve, call 703-759-2771.

Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Fairfax Park
Children one to seven years old can hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures at Lake Fairfax Park starting at 11 a.m. Pre-paid reservations are required. The cost is $6 per child. For more information, call 703-471-5414.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Children ages two to eight can stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed program and outdoor egg hunt while visiting dinoland in Nature Playce. Make a dino craft to take home. Both dates run from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $7 per child. Program is canceled in case of rain. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Build Your own Bat House
Bats help eat mosquitoes and pollinate plants, but they are having a hard time. Help these important animals thrive by building a bat house to hang in your yard at Riverbend Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $8 per person plus $15 per bat house paid to instructor on the day of the program. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Choice Flowering Trees for Spring
Join curatorial horticulturist Brenda Skarphol at Green Spring Gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. for a tour through the gardens to view glorious spring flowering trees like magnolia, redbud, juneberry, and ornamental cherry and plum that provide structure and shade in the garden. Cultural requirements, design ideas and mature size are discussed. The cost is $15 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Butterfly Gardening
Enjoy a presentation by a Riverbend naturalist on butterflies, host plants for their caterpillars and nectar plant suggestions at Riverbend Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn techniques for attracting these garden jewels and area butterfly gardens you can visit. The cost is $12 per person. For information, call 703-759-9018.