Environmental Science & Nature Club
(8-12 yrs.) Join naturalists for a weekly exploration of our forest and stream ecosystems. We’ll investigate the natural world through hands-on activities and experiments. Topics will supplement learning towards the VA science SOLs for grades 4-6, while in our outdoors science “lab”. Bring your curiosity and get ready for some eco-adventure.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationPooh and Friends at Hidden Oaks
(3-Adult) Families enjoy a guided hike searching for our "Fifty Acre Wood" animal friends. Are hefflalumps and woozles native? Are black bears? Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a hike and activities. End your adventure with a smackerel of honey crackers in Nature Playce. Registration required for children and adults.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationGall Hunt Hike
(12-Adult) Join a naturalist for a short presentation followed by a woodland walk to look for plant galls. The study of cecidology includes the historic uses of these abundant but often ignored growths. Learn to spot galls and the adaptations of the insects that create these hidden marvels.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationSummer Engineering Challenge
(6-11 yrs.) Use your critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to engineer a solution for our secret seasonal challenge. Attack the design problem and work within the criteria and constraints to see if you can come up with the best solution.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationBeginning Birdwatching
(4-Adult) Learn identification tips by sight and sound and how to make your yard more attractive to native species. Students can borrow binoculars form the class for a view of outdoor bird feeding stations. Registration required for children and adults.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationSnake and Turtle Feeding
(4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location