Riverbend Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center Hours: Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
703-759-9018 TTY 711
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, Virginia
Kylie Lee
Manager

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Goldenrods and Asters - Fall Wildflowers

09/21/2024 10:00 am

(12-Adult) Stroll along the riverbank in search of our fall wildflowers and learn some of the folklore associated with them.

River Fishing by Boat

09/21/2024 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…

Practical Plants - Foraging for Herbal Remedies

09/22/2024 10:00 am

(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.

Kayak Tour - Wildlife of the Potomac

09/27/2024 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. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: ...

Fishing for Parent and Child

09/28/2024 10:00 am

(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.

Salamanders Undercover

09/28/2024 1:00 pm

(7-12 years) 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.

Autumn Leaves Hike & Craft

10/12/2024 3:00 pm to 10/12/2024 4:00 pm

(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.

Autumn Leaves Hike & Craft

10/26/2024 3:00 pm to 10/26/2024 4:00 pm

(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.

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