Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Walney Visitor Center Open hours: Mon & Wed-Fri 9-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. The park's trails, picnic tables and grounds are open dawn to dusk.
703-631-0013 TTY 711
Walney Visitor Center: 5040 Walney Road; Woodlands Stewardship Education Center: 5301 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia
Kylie Lee
Manager

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Creature Feature Homeschool STEAM

01/07/2026 1:30 pm

(8-12 yrs.) Students will investigate what adaptations and behaviors are needed to survive in various biomes by examining a different creature each week. Students will create their own 3-D species and habitat using various art mediums and utilizing the engineering design process.

Feeding Day

01/10/2026 1:00 pm to 01/10/2026 2:00 pm

(4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site display animals. Make a birdfeeder to take home and use. Search for worms and insects and assist in serving dinner. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Forgotten Treasure - The American Chestnut

01/10/2026 2:00 pm

(6-Adult) Delve into the history of the American Chestnut and learn about efforts to revitalize what was once an iconic North American tree. Enjoy a fire while cooking and sampling chestnuts from an American Chestnut relative. Program is held at the Woodland Stewardship Education Center.

Nature Tots

01/12/2026 10:00 am

(1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch. Programs include indoor and outdoor activities. Adult must be able to participate with children. A different amazing topic every month.

Sign up for a session starting at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

History Hoppers

01/14/2026 11:00 am to 01/14/2026 11:45 am

(1-3 yrs.) Hop through history with your toddler as they explore the past through sight, sound, smell and touch. This interactive program features both indoor and outdoor activities. Adults must participate with children. A new historical topic is introduced every month.

Winter Stream Life

01/31/2026 1:00 pm to 01/31/2026 2:00 pm

(8-Adult) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick, sort and learn to identify these magnificent…

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

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