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09/27/2026 10:00 am to 09/27/2026 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.
09/27/2026 1:00 pm to 09/27/2026 3:00 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.
10/02/2026 12:00 pm to 10/02/2026 5:00 pm
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud story by a naturalist every…
10/03/2026 9:00 am to 10/03/2026 12:00 pm
(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.
10/16/2026 12:00 pm to 10/16/2026 12:00 pm
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud story by a naturalist every…
10/18/2026 10:00 am to 10/18/2026 11:30 pm
(4-Adult) Learn about the prehistoric sharks, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates that roamed Riverbend Park millions of years ago. Walk in the footsteps of the dinosaurs on a short hike, search for fossilized shark teeth in an archeological dig, and complete a dino-themed craft to celebrate our park’s rich history.
10/24/2026 10:00 am to 10/24/2026 11:00 am
(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.
10/30/2026 12:00 pm to 10/30/2026 5:00 pm
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud story by a naturalist every…
10/30/2026 7:00 pm to 10/30/2026 8:00 pm
(5-Adult) Celebrate international bat week at Riverbend Park. Learn about the fascinating lives of these flying mammals as you participate in an educational scavenger hunt through the woods. Conclude the evening with a naturally crafted bat decoration to take home.
10/31/2026 10:00 am to 10/31/2026 10:00 pm
(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.
10/31/2026 7:00 pm to 10/31/2026 8:30 pm
(4-Adult) Join us for a spooktacular evening to celebrate the wildlife most commonly associated with Halloween. Take a guided hike down the Follow the Hollows trail in search of bats, toads, salamanders, spiders and owls and learn about how these animals became a symbol of spooky season. End the evening by the warm cozy fire, accompanied by…
11/27/2026 12:00 pm to 11/27/2026 5:00 pm
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud story by a naturalist every…