Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Animal Feeding

04/29/2026 5:30 pm to 04/29/2026 6:30 pm

(3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals.

Animal Feeding

05/13/2026 5:30 pm to 05/13/2026 6:30 pm

(3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals.

Campfire Fridays

05/15/2026 7:00 pm to 05/15/2026 8:30 pm

(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Community Open House

05/17/2026 3:00 pm to 05/17/2026 5:00 pm

(All Ages) After experiencing a sampler of our hands-on activities, guided hikes, and science demonstrations, share your feedback and have a say in the future of our programs. Let your voice be heard and have fun while doing it. If you cannot attend, please contact ...

Cell Phone Photography

05/31/2026 4:00 pm to 05/31/2026 6:00 pm

(13-Adult) Smartphones have tremendous power to take great photos if you know what you are doing. In this class, we will explore the wonders and push the limits of cell phone photography. We will cover how to create photos with depth, stop and capture motion, editing and how to take good photos in low light.

Hidden Pond Nature Center Classes and Camps

A list of upcoming programs and events at Hidden Pond Nature Center

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