Hidden Pond Nature Center Events

Hidden Pond Nature Center

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center: Weekdays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekends: Noon – 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

703-451-9588
TTY 711

Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

8511 Greeley Blvd.
Springfield, Virginia

Mike McCaffrey,
Manager

Hidden Pond Nature Center Events

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Tree Id Basics

10/08/2020 5:30 pm

(6-Adult) The leaves of trees, mast produced, bark, and location within a forest ecosystem go a long way in helping know our local tree species. This program will focus on some of our more common species but will touch on some lesser-known varieties that fill various niches within the park woodlands. The program at Hidden Pond Nature Center runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.…

Tree Id Basics

Pond Study

10/15/2020 4:00 pm

(7-Adult) There has been a pond at what is now Hidden Pond for over 80 years. (Yep, it’s that old). Over time, it has seen a lot of changes, yet it remains a thriving freshwater ecosystem full of aquatic invertebrates, fish, turtles and more. Work with a naturalist and use dip nets (personally cleaned for your use) and identification material for a memorable pond…

Pond Study

Invasive or Non Native Plant Id and Hike

10/15/2020 5:00 pm

(6-Adult) Many of the “wild plants” of Fairfax County are non-native species. Though not native, not all pose an “invasive” impact on the environment. We will cover those non-native species which are more benign and those plants that pose outright destructive impact on our native flora and fauna habitat. The program at Hidden Pond Nature Center runs from 5 to 6 p.m.…

Invasive or Non Native Plant Id and Hike

Better Dens and Habitat

10/29/2020 5:00 pm

(6-Adult) Using logs, branches, leaves, rocks, and other materials, help our naturalists restore a heavily impacted natural area to provide homes for local critters. Plant seedlings or seeds in the same area to provide food for wildlife. The program at Hidden Pond Nature Center runs from 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. At least one adult must attend with…

Better Dens and Habitat

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Tree Id Basics

Pond Study

Invasive or Non Native Plant Id and Hike

Better Dens and Habitat

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Tree Id Basics

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Invasive or Non Native Plant Id and Hike

Better Dens and Habitat

Hidden Pond Nature Center Classes and Camps

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