703-768-2525
TTY 711
Karen Sheffield,
Manager
07/20/2019 10:00 am
(10-Adult) What happens when a fungus and an algae take a lichen to each other? Join local artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn all about this hybrid organism, identify those greenish patches seen on trees and rocks, and learn how to draw the textures defining lichen colonies. Keep a complimentary field sketch book and drawing materials, courtesy of the…
07/21/2019 1:00 pm
(6-Adult) It's your turn to tell the story in this refreshingly different historic house tour. Great for kids and the young at heart, this tour is interactive and fun. Ponder the clues, explore and investigate, play games, and take a selfie with your favorite Huntley character. The program at Historic Huntley runs from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. For more…
07/28/2019 8:00 am
(12-Adult) Interested in birding? We can get you started at Huntley Meadows Park. Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. The program runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and begins with an indoor discussion. The cost is $12 per person. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-768-2525.
07/28/2019 1:00 pm
(2-Adult) Churn your own delicious butter and taste fresh cheese you can make at home. Discover how Huntley, once a summer home for the wealthy, became a dairy farm. The program at Historic Huntley runs from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per person, which includes a house tour. For more information, call 703-768-2525.
08/03/2019 10:00 am
(16-Adult) This class offers an introduction into soft pastel painting, a fun and forgiving medium. Local pastel artist Teresa T. Brunson demonstrates pastel painting techniques, mark-making and layering and provides pastel tips. All supplies are provided. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $35 per person. For more…
08/10/2019 8:00 pm
(12-Adult) What's new in the night sky? Join park naturalists as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the heavens above. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 8 to 10 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. This event will be canceled in the event of rain or other severe weather. For more information, call…
