Huntley Meadows Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: From Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, the Norma Hoffman Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, except Tuesdays. The Visitor Center will be open on weekends from noon to 5 p.m.
703-768-2525 TTY 711
3701 Lockheed Blvd.
Alexandria, Virginia
Karen Sheffield
Manager

Huntley Meadows Park Events

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Making Art from Nature

09/17/2024 1:00 pm to 09/17/2024 3:00 pm

(6-Adult) Using blocks of wiggly gelatin, paints, rollers and a variety of natural items, you can make beautiful prints to keep. Join a naturalist for a short hike to collect natural subjects to print and learn the art of gelli printing. All materials will be provided; paints are acrylic and not washable from fabric.

Birding for Beginners

09/22/2024 8:00 am to 09/22/2024 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.

Autumn Equinox Evening Hike

09/23/2024 6:00 pm to 09/23/2024 7:30 pm

(Adult) Welcome the first night of fall with a pleasant evening tour of the park at sunset. Learn about common wildlife in the marsh and where to find them.

Autumn Equinox Evening Hike  

09/23/2024 6:00 pm to 09/23/2024 7:30 pm

(Adult) Welcome the first night of fall with a pleasant evening tour of the park at sunset. Learn about common wildlife in the marsh and where to find them.

Wetland at Dusk Walk

09/27/2024 5:30 pm to 09/27/2024 7:30 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.

Boardwalk Astronomy

09/28/2024 8:00 pm

(8-Adult) Join park naturalists 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.

Fall Wildflowers ID Sketch Hike  

10/05/2024 10:00 am to 10/05/2024 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.

Fall Color Snap Sketch Hike  

10/13/2024 10:00 am to 10/13/2024 12:00 pm

(10-Adult) Join us for a hike and learn how to draw a beautiful autumn scene.

Fall Full Moon Hike  

10/19/2024 8:00 pm to 10/19/2024 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.

Adapted Birding 

10/25/2024 8:30 am to 10/25/2024 10:30 am

(13-Adult) This class is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities who want to develop their bird watching skills. Join a park naturalist to learn important tips for bird identification and a short walk along the trail to utilize your bird watching skills. Parent/caregiver participation is required.

Huntley Meadows Classes and Camps

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