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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Spring Into Action: Woodlands Stewardship Education Center Tour

03/31/2026 2:00 pm

(12-Adult) Join us for a full tour of the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center and learn about the Living Building Challenge. Explore technologies like reclaimed materials, solar energy generation, rainwater collection and reuse and wastewater treatment. This center demonstrates sustainable practices that can reshape our relationship with our environment. This tour is…

Spring Into Action: Animal April Fools (Tots Program)

04/01/2026 3:00 pm

(4-8 yrs.) Dive into the art of deception in the animal kingdom. We will explore examples of how animals have adapted to blend seamlessly into their environments, outwit predators and enhance their survival strategies. Get ready to be fooled by animals' adaptions.

Spring Into Action: Frog Karaoke Campfire

04/02/2026 7:30 pm

(4-Adult) Bring your best frog voice as you learn about our native frogs while enjoying refreshments at a campfire. Hop along with a naturalist to our pond to sing with the chorus.

Spring Into Action: Board Games and Bird Walk

04/03/2026 1:00 pm

(12-Adult) Hone your birding skills on the trail and learn to play our favorite bird themed board game: Wingspan. We will enjoy a round or more of this wonderful boardgame and take a bird walk in the park. All skill levels welcome.

Spring Into Action: All About Owls Campfire

04/03/2026 7:30 pm

(4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these owls from other native owls while enjoying the campfire. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Canceled in case of inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Spring Into Action: Campfire Night Hike -- Predators at Night

04/04/2026 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Campfire Night Hike - Predators at Night

(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Critter Crawl

04/07/2026 10:00 am

(2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters who make this park their home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dark Sky Patch - Daisy and Brownie

04/10/2026 7:30 pm to 04/10/2026 9:00 pm

(5-9 yrs.) Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how to protect our starry skies from light pollution.

This patch will help you understand the importance of dark skies and how you can protect this resource. You will learn about light pollution, see the effect of light pollution yourself, learn how you can make changes to reduce…

Feeding Day

04/12/2026 10:00 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.

Little Earth Keepers

04/14/2026 10:00 am

(2-5 yrs.) Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with hands-on activities that teach environmental stewardship and sustainability. Your little earth keepers will learn how their actions can help protect our planet. Adults must participate with children.

Paths of Freedom Seekers

04/16/2026 6:00 pm

(8-Adult) Listen to stories of African Americans who were forced to live and work on this farm. Reflect on individuals’ stories of resistance and survival. Learn how enslaved communities and freedom seekers have forged a path of resiliency throughout American history.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

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