Alert:
05/01/2026 7:00 pm
(6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
05/03/2026 6:00 pm to 05/03/2026 7:00 pm
(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Participants will learn how plants were used in rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Foraging in Fairfax County Parks is prohibited.
05/04/2026 10:00 am to 05/04/2026 11:00 am
(7-Adult) Wander with a naturalist to discover wonderful wildflowers that grow at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
05/20/2026 3:00 pm to 05/20/2026 4:00 pm
(3-6 yrs.) Explore the parks through books. Hear a story, enjoy nature activities, take a short hike, and finish with a craft. Topics will change seasonally. A parent must accompany each registered child in the program.
05/23/2026 5:00 pm to 05/23/2026 6:00 pm
(6-Adult) Buzz through the ins and outs of a bee colony. Learn about the park's history of bees, how colonies thrive and grow and watch as we open the bee boxes. End the fun evening with a sweet taste of honey.
05/24/2026 10:00 am to 05/24/2026 11:00 am
(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.