Weekends in May

Saturday, May 3

Habitat Restoration

Join our Invasive Management Area (IMA) program for a free, tree preservation workday at Nottoway Park from 9 a.m. to noon, or at Accotink Creek (Kay Ct.) from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn to identify native and non-native plants. Participants must be at least 15, unless accompanied by an adult. Call 703-324-8681.

Sunday, May 4

Wetlands Awareness Day

Enjoy a free afternoon of wetland interpretation, wildlife presentations and a Fun Fair for kids at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center from noon to 3 p.m. A modest fee applies for some activities. To reserve, call 703-768-2525.

Saturday, May 10

Paint a Pot for MOM

Beginning at 1 p.m., children ages four and older with an adult will decorate a flower pot for Mommy or Grandma at Colvin Run Mill. We supply pots, paints and a plant; children supply the creativity. Prepaid reservations required by 5/7. The cost is $7 per child. To reserve, call 703-759-2771.

Sunday, May 11

Celebrate National Flower Month

Stroll around Annandale District Park from 1 to 2 p.m. as the Hidden Oaks Nature Center naturalist highlights native wildflowers on the trail and in the garden. Delight in the folklore and traditional remedies that many of these plants boast. Tour the new butterfly garden and learn tips to lure butterflies to your backyard. If rain, the walk will be substituted by a slideshow. Make a crepe paper flower to honor mothers on their special day. Prepaid reservations are required by 5/7. The cost is $3 per person. To reserve, call 703-941-1065.

Mothers Day Cruise

Treat Mom to a special cruise on Lake Accotink! Listen to an interpretive history of the park, lake and surrounding area. Refreshments served on board. The boarding fee is $4 for moms, $7 for adults, $4 for children, babies on laps ride free. Prepaid reservations are required. Cruises leave the dock at noon, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Call 703-569-0285.

Mothers’ Day Concert

Treat your mother, daughter, sister or the whole family to an afternoon of free music from 3 to 4 p.m. surrounded by beautiful spring flowers. Sit on the lawn and relax while the Fairfax Woodwind Quintet plays a collection of classical and modern music in the Green Spring Gardens gazebo. Visit our Garden Gate Plant Shop and pick up a blooming plant for mom. Call 703-642-5173 for more information.

Mother’s Day Tea

Let’s raise our teacups in honor of mothers everywhere. Hear how our annual celebration of motherhood started. Learn about famous – and infamous – mothers in history at this tea program at Historic Green Spring from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. To reserve, call 703-941-7987.

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.

Saturday, May 24

Flea Market at Mason District Park

Shoppers can find unique treasures at bargain prices at this free flea market. Vendors can turn used goods into cash. The fee for vendors is $20 per space; $10 per table. Register early and make checks payable to Friends of Mason District Park. For information, call 703-941-1730.

Saturday, May 31

Riverbend River Festival

Enjoy a fun-filled day by the riverfront with children’s activities, fishing contests, kayaking, water safety demos, and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riverbend’s second annual river festival celebrates the Potomac’s natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities. Bring dad to the park to buy fishing gear, rent a boat, or book a trip. Outfitters, guides, and river conservation groups will help you learn more about your watershed or book an adventure. Win rentals, gear, and other exciting raffle prizes throughout the day. The cost is $5 per person; children under three enter free. For more information, call 703-759-9018.