Unhuggable Animals
(5-Adult) Snakes, skunks, and slugs get a bad reputation for being slimy, stinky, or even dangerous. In this class we will learn the ecological importance of some of our park's native animals in hopes of instilling a new appreciation and wonder about these misunderstood misfits.
Riverbend Park LocationPaddle and Paint the Potomac
(16-Adult) Take a short paddling trip up the Potomac River and take in the beautiful scenery. Stop at an island to paint the scenery then float back to shore. Art supplies provided. Some paddling experience preferred. All participants must sign a boating waiver.
Riverbend Park LocationAdapted Park Explorers
(6-11 yrs.) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your interests. Explore different features of the park with hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. Topics vary by date. Parents must be accessible during the program but are not required to register.
Riverbend Park LocationNature Storytime
(3-6 yrs.) Join us for bi-weekly story time at the Nature Center. Each session will feature a story read-aloud and related craft, as well as meeting one of our live animals.
Riverbend Park LocationFishing for Parent and Child
(5-Adult) Learn how to fish alongside your parent or child as you enjoy the scenery around the lake. Gain a better understanding on how to rig and use a fishing rod, how to safely fish, and how we can be environmentally conscious while we fish. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.
Riverbend Park LocationGeocaching by Boat
(10-Adult) Kayak or canoe along the Potomac River in search of hidden treasure! Use a GPS receiver to navigate the waters then dock at the islands to find geocaches. Some paddling experience preferred. All participants must sign a boating waiver.
Riverbend Park LocationAmphibian Adventures After Dark
(5-Adult) Listen to the frogs singing at night and learn how to identify them based on their calls. Program includes a night hike to learn and identify different frog calls and see what other amphibians we can find hiding amongst the shadows.
Riverbend Park LocationSpring Discovery Hike
(4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our many trails here at Riverbend Park. Each week we will explore a new section of the park. Find early spring ephemeral flowers along the forest trails. Observe tapoles, turtles and other aquatic life in Carper's pond or catch a glimpse of the bald eagles along the Potomac Heritage Trail. For route specifics please see posted session notes or call the site directly.
Riverbend Park LocationFish and Float
(16-Adult) Begin your search for trophy smallmouth bass on the upper Potomac with an experienced instructor. Participants will embark on a wagon ride upstream and float downstream on kayaks in search of smallmouth bass using spinning gear.
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