Alert:
09/26/2026 8:00 pm to 09/26/2026 10:00 pm
(4-Adult) Join us for a rare opportunity to explore the boardwalk under a bright full moon on this fall evening. We will look and listen for wildlife as we explore the forest and marsh trails.
10/10/2026 10:00 am to 10/10/2026 12:00 pm
(10-Adult) Turtlehead, jewelweed, seed box, cardinal flowers; come see our beautiful fall wetland flowers. Discover how they live and how to draw them.
10/10/2026 8:00 pm to 10/10/2026 10:00 pm
(8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the skies above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered in the program.
10/17/2026 6:00 pm to 10/17/2026 8:00 pm
(Adults) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's forest and wetland paths. Look and listen for wildlife settling down or waking up during the transition of day to night.
10/18/2026 8:00 am to 10/18/2026 11:00 am
(12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
10/24/2026 10:00 am to 10/24/2026 12:00 pm
(10-Adult) Join us for a hike and learn how to draw a beautiful autumn scene.
10/24/2026 6:00 pm to 10/24/2026 8:00 pm
(6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to the wetland and experience the park as it transitions from day into night. Watch and listen for nocturnal residents such as beavers and owls.
10/25/2026 2:00 pm to 10/25/2026 4:00 pm
(Adults) Take a stroll with us on the less-visited side of the park to uncover the history of spies, espionage and how the Cold War struggle between the US and the USSR shaped Huntley and the Fairfax County we know today. Meets at South King Highway entrance includes a 2.4 mile walk over flat terrain.
10/28/2026 1:00 pm to 10/28/2026 3:00 pm
(4-Adult) Learn how the Powhatan Native Americans used the plants and animals you see every day for their medicine, grocery store and clothing. Immerse yourself in a way of life 400 years ago. Grind corn, make a clay pot, master corn darts and go on a guided tour to see the park from the perspective of a Virginia Indian.