The Wonder Wagon is putting the pedal to the metal for its Summer Park Activation series. The Park Authority’s new mobile nature center launched its 2024 Summer Activation series on June 19 at Justice Park with a wagonload of guided and fun-filled activities for the community. With 10 additional parks included in the series, our team invites you to accelerate your summer experience in a park near you:

• Friday, July 5: Bruin Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 17: Mount Vernon Woods Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 6: Centre Ridge North Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 8: Tyler Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 14: South Lakes Drive Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 19: Clemyjontri Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 21: Historic Centreville Park, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 29: Ossian Hall, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 1: Baileys Park, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 5: Loisdale Park, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Wonder Wagon brings nature and stewardship education directly to residents through engaging and free activities. Programs and activities give residents a greater insight into their local environment and how the plants, animals and bugs interact within their ecosystem. The Wonder Wagon offers a variety of interactive activities, including plant exploration, bug catching, animal observation, scavenger hunts and bird watching! Guaranteeing a “wheelie” good time, the Wonder Wagon provides children with additional opportunities to continue their exploration of the outdoors and to inspire them to find the beauty of nature in all environments.

The Wonder Wagon was made possible thanks to the significant support of local community members and nature enthusiasts. It is also made possible thanks to the financial support provided from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and dozens of generous contributions -- including Pohanka Automotive, the Scott A. & Phyllis P. Crabtree Family Foundation Inc., National Park Service/Chesapeake Gateways, and The Environment Fund of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia -- through the Fairfax County Park Foundation.

For more information about the Wonder Wagon and a complete calendar of upcoming events, visit the Wonder Wagon website.