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09/05/2025 5:30 pm
(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. ...
09/06/2025 10:00 am
(5-Adult) Fish for smallmouth bass and sunfish from a canoe or jon boat. Get started with an introduction to boating and fishing basics. Previous experience rowing or paddling not required. Boats and PFDs provided. Fishing rods and bait provided. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum three participants per boat, one of whom must be 16 or…
09/06/2025 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.
09/21/2025 10:00 am to 09/21/2025 12:00 pm
(12-Adult) Learn about the healing power of plants. Discover the herbal remedies and wild edibles of Virginia and how to gather these plants safely and sustainably. Conclude the class with a make-and-take.
09/21/2025 3:30 pm
(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.
09/27/2025 9:00 am to 09/27/2025 11:00 am
(7-12 yrs.) Assist a naturalist with a forest salamander survey and then help find salamanders in the park's streams. Learn about the secret lives of these important amphibians through hands-on discoveries.
09/27/2025 12:00 pm
(12-Adult) Stroll along the riverbank in search of our fall wildflowers and learn some of the folklore associated with them.
09/28/2025 1:00 pm
(7-14 yrs.) Adapted from our popular adult foraging class, this program teaches the basics of sustainable foraging but geared towards a younger audience. Join a naturalist on a hike to learn how to identify plants that are edible and/or medicinal and conclude the class with a delicious, foraged creation made with seasonal plants.