Saturday, May 17

Spring Shootout

Golfers ages 13 and older will compete in a nine-hole individual stroke play tournament at Pinecrest Golf Course with a 7 a.m. shotgun start. The top 10 low gross scores will advance to a nine-hole shootout. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and for closest-to-the pin contests. The cost is $30 per person. Advanced registration is required. Rain date is slated for May 24. To register, call 703-941-1061.

Nature Nook With a Book-Reptile Love

Hidden Pond’s naturalist presents a free, all-ages program about reptiles at Richard Byrd Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call 703-451-8055.

Spring Garden Day

More than 40 vendors of rare and unusual plants descend on Green Spring Gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to fill your spring gardening needs! Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) receive 10% off plants in the Garden Gate Plant Shop. Don’t miss this exciting annual tradition. For information, call 703-642-5173.

NYC- Full Island Cruise, NY

Enjoy a relaxed and refreshing three-hour cruise as you discover the secrets of the city - three rivers, seven major bridges, five boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty. The $104 fee includes charter bus and admission. To register, call 703-222-4664.

Creature Feature at Woodrow Wilson Library- Lots of Legs

Join a naturalist from Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for a free presentation of Lots of Legs using stories, demonstrations, specimens and live animals. To reserve, call 703-820-8774.

Pink Lady’s Slipper Walk

Join a Hidden Oaks Nature Center naturalist for a leisurely stroll to see a natural display of wild orchids and other wildflowers at Roundtree Park from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Meet by the paved trail next to the parking lot. Reservations are required by 5/7. The free program is suitable for all ages. To reserve, call 703-941-1065.