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10/12/2026 3:00 pm to 10/12/2026 4:00 pm
(4-Adult) Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored in this 19th century farm. Try using ice tongs. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
10/24/2026 6:00 pm
(4-Adult) 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.
Sign up starting at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
10/24/2026 6:00 pm to 10/24/2026 8:00 pm
Amazing reptiles call Ellanor C. Lawrence Park home. Play games, test your courage at a touch table and meet these fascinating creatures up close. Then, calm your nerves by roasting s’mores around a campfire while listening to stories before taking a stroll through the darkening autumn woods.
Ages 4-Adult
10/25/2026 10:00 am to 10/25/2026 11:15 am
(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.
10/25/2026 10:00 am to 10/25/2026 11:00 am
(4-Adult) Freshwater ecosystems are full of fascinating creatures. Search for stoneflies, hellgrammites, water pennies and crayfish. Explore the park's streams with a naturalist, use dip nets and kick nets to catch and release these creatures.
11/08/2026 11:00 am to 11/08/2026 3:00 pm
Explore the world of STEM through hands-on activities and conversations with professionals from a variety of fields. Meet local STEM experts, discover career paths and take part in interactive activities at the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center. The free event supports Girl Scout STEM Career Exploration badge requirements and may help fulfill…