Hidden Pond Nature Center

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Nature Center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Tuesdays), and weekends from 12-5 p.m.
703-451-9588 TTY 711
8511 Greeley Blvd.
Springfield, Virginia
Jim Serfass
Manager

Hidden Pond Nature Center

A quiet woodland in Springfield

Undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond. These are reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center, a neighborhood haven filled with natural wonders.

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Upcoming Featured Events

Apr
26
Campfire Fridays
7:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…
May
17
Campfire Fridays
7:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…
May
19
Cultivate a Sense of Wonder - Nature Journaling
10:00AM, (8-Adult) Participants in this introductory session will practice John Muir Law…
May
22
Animal Feeding
5:30PM, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on…

Explore, Learn and Connect at Hidden Pond Nature Center This Summer!

Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery this summer with our immersive programs at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Dive into the wonders of the natural world through these hand curated summer programs. All programs are designed for ages 3 and older.

hidden pond summer program

Activity Date Time Price Register
Pond Fest - Bring the whole family to explore the Pohick Stream Valley. The evening includes a twilight pond and stream study, a swamp walk, fishing and campfire. June 1 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. $12 Register
Animal Feeding - It's dinnertime at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalists care for and feed the nature center's animals. June 12, July 17, August 7, August 28 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. $8 Register
Totally Turtles - Join us for this exciting program to meet and learn about our native turtles. Learn about their behaviors, diet and more. June 27 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. $9 Register
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Field Trips

Grade schoolers try to net small animals in a pond

Scouting

Young girl wearing Girl Scout sash

Birthdays

A birthday cake with lit candles

Group Fees

There is a fee for groups of 12 or more visiting the site. Please contact the site ahead of time to pay the fee at fcpahiddenpond@fairfaxcounty.gov.

  • $30 per group (12-60 people)
  • $1 per additional person over 60 people

Hidden Pond Almanac

Hidden Pond Almanac for this month: Natural events, happenings and fearless predictions based upon 40 years of observations at the park.

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Hidden Pond On Your Own
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