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
5040 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia
John Shafer
Manager

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Events

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Adapted Sights and Sounds of Fall Campfire 

11/09/2024 5:30 pm

(4-Adult) Bring your family to enjoy a delightful campfire and observe the park at dusk. Relax with s’mores in beautiful natural surroundings as you look and listen to the plants and animals that only come out at night. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 

Critter Crawl

11/21/2024 10:00 am

(2-6 years) 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.

Make Room for Turkeys 

11/23/2024 2:00 pm

(7-Adult) Turkeys are native to the Americas and have been everything from decorative to Thanksgiving centerpiece. They’ve been here for 10 million years but how can you make sure they have a place here for a million more? Find out more about the role of turkeys in different cultures and how important habitat restoration will make room for turkeys!

Make Room for Turkeys 

11/30/2024 2:00 pm

(7-Adult) Turkeys are native to the Americas and have been everything from decorative to Thanksgiving centerpiece. They’ve been here for 10 million years but how can you make sure they have a place here for a million more? Find out more about the role of turkeys in different cultures and how important habitat restoration will make room for turkeys!

Nature Tots

12/04/2024 9:45 am

(1-3 years) Bring your toddler to explore nature, through sight, sound, smell and touch. Program includes indoor and outdoor activities. Adults must be able to participate with children. Topics vary.

Sessions start at 9:45 and 11 a.m.

DIY Holiday Ornaments

12/08/2024 2:00 pm

(6-Adult) Try making holiday ornaments inspired by history. Get inspired by history and nature to create festive decorations for your home. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult

History Tots

12/11/2024 10:00 am

(1-3 years) Bring your toddler to explore history, through sight, sound, smell and touch. Seasonal program includes indoor and outdoor activities. Adults must be able to participate with children. Topics vary each month.

Caroling Wagon Ride & Campfire

12/14/2024 2:00 pm

(4-Adult) Join us in song and exploration on a wagon ride. Warm up with refreshments at the campfire. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Sessions available starting at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

See all the classes and camps scheduled at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.


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