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12/04/2025 6:00 pm to 12/04/2025 7:30 pm
(6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
12/06/2025 8:00 am to 12/06/2025 9:00 am
(4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the duration of the…
12/06/2025 10:00 am
(6-14 yrs.) Help feed your feathered friends this winter by making and taking home your very own pinecone bird feeder. Find out what those familiar bird calls are as we discuss common birds you may see visit your feeder.
12/06/2025 11:00 am
(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
12/07/2025 8:00 am
(8-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to search winter waterfowl along the Upper Potomac River. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes.
12/07/2025 10:30 am
(3-9 yrs.) Learn about penguins, polar bears and other animals who enjoy the chilly temperatures. Create fun crafts and activities. Build and race penguins and create a snowman. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
12/07/2025 1:00 pm
(5-Adult) Using found natural objects and recycled materials we will craft unique pieces of art for you and your family to take home and proudly display. Materials included in price.