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

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Campfire Night Hike - Predators at Night

08/03/2024 8:30 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.

Toddler Take Over

08/07/2024 10:00 am

(1-4 years) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park using our senses. Each month, we will make, taste, dance, walk, sing and tell stories. Different topics and activities every session.

Creek Adventure Wagon Ride

08/11/2024 6:00 pm

(2-Adult) Explore Rocky Run Stream Valley by wagon and by wading in to learn about the creatures that live in the stream.

Rides start at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Leave it to Beavers

08/16/2024 8:00 pm

(4-Adult) Look for signs of beavers at the park with a guided tour around their aquatic habitat. Get hands-on with beaver related activities. Investigate the elements of the beaver world and hope to get a glimpse of these elusive aquatic mammals.

Are You Going to Eat That?

08/18/2024 8:00 pm

(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn the usefulness of plants for such rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Meet at the pond.

Are You Going to Eat That?

08/24/2024 3:00 pm

(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn the usefulness of plants for such rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Meet at the pond.

Herbal Tea in the Garden

08/25/2024 11:00 am

(8-Adult) Come to the garden to learn about and pick fresh herbs that will make your herbal tea the best its ever been. Sample herbal teas with homegrown ingredients and get inspired to grow your own tea herbs at home to delight and inspire you.

Parktoberfest 

10/05/2024 12:00 pm

Enjoy live music and local foods and beverages. The Walkaways & Kentucky Avenue will perform. Savor delicious foods from ODD BBQ, District Small Bites, ONO Brewery and River Sea Chocolates.

See the work of local artisans and vendors. Make some nature crafts with park naturalists.

House of Reptiles  

10/19/2024 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) You can only visit, but amazing reptiles call our park home. Play games, test your courage with a touch table and meet these wonderful creatures up close. Calm your nerves by roasting s'mores at a campfire while listening to stories and then take a stroll through the darkening autumn woods.

Choose sessions starting at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. or 7…

Legends & Lore Night Hike & Campfire  

10/25/2024 6:30 pm

(8-Adult) Spark your interest in Walney history through legends, lore and stories of the supernatural on a night hike. Then gather around the campfire for s'mores.

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. 

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!

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

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


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