Gateway to Sully Woodlands Park

Cub Run RECenter - Nature Program

Educational Offerings

Cub Run is a special place for many reasons, but it is important to point out that this is the first time a full time naturalist has been based at a RECenter in Fairfax County. Sully Woodlands offers a great opportunity for natural and cultural resources education and although the park has not yet been developed this new partnership between nature center and RECenter allows the citizens of Fairfax County to learn about and be involved in the protection of the vast resources the Sully Woodlands represent. Programs will be offered by the Cub Run naturalist and other qualified instructors, a mix of traditional RECenter type classes and traditional nature center programs will be offered to accommodate all possible interest levels and audiences.

Programs are offered for local schools as well as special programs designed to help scouts earn wilderness and wildlife related badges. Service projects are also available.

To register for child and family one-session programs listed below please drop in or call Cub Run RECenter at 703-817-9407 and leave your name, number attending, and contact information.

If accommodations and/or alternative formats are needed please call 703-324-8563 at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline or event. TTY 703-803-3354.

November 2008 Events

Saturday, November 1

Mammals: Fluffy Encounters

Journey into the forest near Cub Run RECenter from 1 to 2 p.m. and look for signs of the many mammals that make Cub Run Stream Valley their home. Hike with a naturalist and enjoy hands-on activities that will teach you about our fluffy relatives. Reservations required. The cost is $3 per child and $2 per adult. Call 703-817-9407.

Saturday, November 15

Astronomy for Fun and Families

Sample the world of science through the beauty of the night sky at Cub Run RECenter from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Learn about the constellations, the visible planets, comets and other night sky phenomena. Try out fun activities to learn about the solar system. This program is suitable for all ages. The cost is $4 per child and $2 per adult. For information, call 703-817-9407.

December 2008 Events

Saturday, December 13

Apprentice Naturalist — Introduction to Animal Tracking

(10 yrs. and up), 1-3pm, Cub Run RECenter, 703-817-9407. Learn the signs, tracks and traces left by local forest animals. Discover how these signs can lead you to a better understanding of animals and increase your probability of seeing, and even photographing, them. Reservations required. $5