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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center: December through February, open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

703-631-0013
TTY 711

Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

5040 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia

John Shafer,
Manager

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Events

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Meadow Bug Hunt

07/14/2020 6:00 pm


Come capture and release amazing insects and other arthropods. Learn the secret of this special meadow habitat.
Meadow Bug Hunt

African-Americans at Walney Walking Tour

07/17/2020 10:00 am


(12-Adult) Hear the names and stories of many African American families who lived and worked at Walney.
African-Americans at Walney Walking Tour

Turtle Survey

07/18/2020 5:30 pm


(4-Adult) See turtles close up. Learn how to identify different turtle species and then assist a naturalist in a search for them at the pond.
Turtle Survey

Stream Life

07/19/2020 6:00 pm


(4-Adult) Freshwater ecosystems are full of fascinating creatures. Search for stoneflies, hellgrammites, water pennies and crayfish. Explore Big Rocky Run with a naturalist.
Stream Life

The Mystery of Monarch Butterflies

07/22/2020 2:00 pm


(6-Adult) Why do monarchs migrate? Where do they go? Search for eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis’ and adults.
The Mystery of Monarch Butterflies

Tree Trek

07/25/2020 2:00 pm


(8-Adult) Trek into the woods to explore forestry basics. Aid naturalists in sampling vegetation.
Tree Trek

Owl Prowl and Campfire

07/26/2020 8:30 pm


(8-Adult) Join a naturalist for a night hike to learn about the different owls that can be found in the park.
Owl Prowl and Campfire

Spy Walk

08/01/2020 4:00 pm


Join us for a spell-binding tale of espionage, secret payments and Russians as we walk and talk about a spy who used Ellanor C. Lawrence Park as a drop-off location.
Spy Walk

Fireflies in the Meadow

08/02/2020 8:00 pm


Join us in illuminating the world of small night creatures.
Fireflies in the Meadow

Family Outdoor Exploration

08/05/2020 6:00 pm


(All ages) Get your family into the great outdoors with a personalized naturalist- or historian-led program
Family Outdoor Exploration

Owl Prowl and Campfire

08/08/2020 8:00 pm


(8-Adult) Join a naturalist for a night hike to learn about the different owls that can be found in the park.
Owl Prowl and Campfire

Growing and Protecting a Park Forest

08/19/2020 10:00 am


Walk with the Resource Manager as you are given insights into how a 650-acre county park of forests, meadows and streams is kept healthy and thriving.
Growing and Protecting a Park Forest

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

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