The following is a listing of events presented by Fairfax County Parks for the month of September: A listing can also be found at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-events-calendar.htm
September 2015
Wednesday, September 2 & Sunday, September 20
Technology Tour at Walney
Join Ellanor C. Lawrence Park historians and learn about technology of the 1800s in this new walking tour from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call 703-631-0013.
Friday, September 4
Frying Pan Fridays
Enjoy “A Walk on the Wild Side” at Frying Pan Farm park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-437-9101.
Saturday, September 5
Walney Time Travel: Peach Cobbler Campfire
Bring your appetite to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. as interpreters in period attire demonstrate peach cobbler cooking in a Dutch oven. For ages four to adult. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $7 per person; reservations and payment are due by August 31. Call 703-631-0013.
All About Bats Campfire
Look for bats in the sky at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. as we head to our campfire to learn fun bat facts and toast marshmallows over the embers. The event will be canceled in bad weather. For ages four to adult. The cost is $6 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-941-1065.
Sundays, September 6 & 20
Grinding Demonstrations
See and hear 19th century technology at work at Colvin Run Mill from noon to 3 p.m., conditions permitting. Please call to confirm. The tour is $7 for adults, $6 for students16 and up with ID, and $5 for children and seniors. Call 703-759-2771.
Sunday, September 6
Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Watch as the blacksmith fires up his forge and works with hammer and tongs to make iron tools and utensils at Colvin Run Mill from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. Free. No reservations required. For more information, call 703-759-2771.
Sunday, September 6
Celebrating 40 years of Preservation
Forty years after its restoration, the 1794 home of northern Virginia’s first congressman, Richard Bland Lee, continues to welcome the public to programs interpreting Fairfax County’s history. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, enjoy free tours, exhibits, fun activities and refreshments. There will be a special ceremony at 1 p.m. with local dignitaries. Free. For more information, call 703-437-1794.
Reptile & Amphibian Club
Join the Reptile and Amphiban Club (RAC) and explore the amazing world of turtles, snakes, and frogs at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Children ages 6 to 15 encounter live animals and discover their park habitats from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per child. For more information, call 703-631-0013.
Bird Watching Club
Look up, listen carefully and discover the amazing variety of birds that inhabit Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Children ages 5 to 11 meet from 3 to 4 p.m. once a month to develop birding skills that will last a lifetime. The cost is $5 per child. For more information, call 703-631-0013.
Thursday, September 10
Kids Korner-Fall
Preschool children ages three to six explore nature or history once a month from 1 to 2 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The topic in September is monarch butterflies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per child. For more information, call 703-631-0013.
Jr. Farmer Family Fun
Go behind the scenes to help the farmers at Frying Pan Farm Park from 4 to 5 p.m. with chores such as milking the cows and shelling corn. The cost is $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-437-9101.
Fridays, September 11 & 25
Fall Warblers
Wake up with the birds and discover these delightful fall visitors with expert guide and naturalist Tony Bulmer at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For ages eight to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Call 703-631-0013.
Friday, September 11
Garden Talk: Edibles, Mix-it Up
Master Gardeners at Green Spring Gardens help you discover the basics of incorporating edibles into the ornamental landscape so you can enjoy having fresh vegetables outside your door. This program for adults runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Call 703-642-5173.
Friday Evening Garden Tour
Master gardener docents highlight the sights, fragrances and sounds of the evening garden at Green Spring Gardens from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cool refreshments served in the Historic House. The cost is $12 per person. Call 703-642-5173.
Saturday, September 12
Virginia Indian Festival
Discover the history of the First Families of Virginia from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverbend Park. Enjoy dancers, music, demonstrations and crafts. The cost of admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
Garden Sprouts: Pond Life
Children ages three to five explore this special habitat where dragonflies, turtles and frogs live at Green Spring Gardens from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $6 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 703-642-5173.
Family Fun: Birds-Eye View
Go on a bird hike with a naturalist from 1 to 2 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Use binoculars to find feathered friends, listen to their calls, and make bird treats to attract them to your backyard. The cost is $6 per person. Registration is required for everyone, ages five to adult. Call 703-642-5173.
Hot Dog, S’mores! Wagon Ride & Campfire
Meet at Cabell’s Mill at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park to enjoy a wagon ride and roast a turkey hot dog and s’mores over the fire from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Discover who Ellanor C. Lawrence was and learn about the area’s local and natural history. Bring your own drinks and sides. For ages two to adult. The cost is $10 per person. Call 703-631-0013.
Bat Fest
Bat World NOVA’s Leslie Sturges, wildlife rehabilitator and licensed exhibitor, presents live local bats at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Go on an evening bat hike and enjoy games and crafts. The cost is $7 per person. For more information, call 703-941-1065.
Naturalist’s Choice ‘Behind the Scenes’
Come celebrate Huntley Meadows Park’s 40th anniversary by taking a tour of some seldom-seen places with a park naturalist. Dress for going off trail from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ages 10 to adult. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-768-2525.
Sunday, September 13
Grandparents Day
Kids, bring your grandparents to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and begin your own family memory book. We share family stories from the lives of the Machens and explore genealogy while having fun making cornbread and butter from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Grandparents and parents attend for free. Call 703-631-0013.
Wagon Ride-Journey to the Pond
Frogs, tadpoles and water critters abound in the pond at Riverbend Park. Meet at the nature center at 10 a.m. for this hour-long program and journey to see what’s hopping, splashing and swimming. For ages two to adult The cost is $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
Mondays, September 14, 21 & 28
Nature Quest-Fall
Children ages three to seven explore field to stream and everything in between at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Learn about many local animal species, hands-on and in the field from 10 to 11 a.m. Topics vary each week. The cost is $7 per child. For more information, call 703-451-9588.
Little Acorns-Fall
Preschoolers two to three years old and their accompanying adult share nature’s wonders in this interactive class at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Experiences include finger plays, stories activities and, weather permitting, an outdoor exploration. Sessions run from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Topics vary: 9/14 Lots of Legs; 9/21 Life in a Pond; 9/28 Spinning Spiders. The cost is $6 per child. Call 703-941-1065.
Tuesday, September 15
Nocturnal Senses Campfire
Join a naturalist at the campfire at Burke Lake Park from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. to learn how animals of the night use their keen sense of smell, sight and hearing to get a meal or to keep from becoming a meal. Make s’mores. For ages four to adult. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-323-6600.
Wednesday, September 16 & Thursday, September 17
Tuesday, September 22 & Thursday, September 24
Putting the Animals to Bed
When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern to Frying Pan Farm Park for this twilight tour from 7 to 8 p.m. and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-437-9101.
Wednesdays, September 16, 23 & 30
Pohick Puddle Jumpers
The youngest nature lovers can now become Pohick Rangers at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Children ages three to six can explore the natural world up close from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. through indoor and outdoor activities. Topics vary weekly. The cost is $7 per child. Call 703-451-9588.
Wednesday, September 16
Nature Tots: Fall
Bring your two or three-year-old to explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Monthly programs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. include indoor and outdoor activities. An adult must be able to participate with the child. Topics vary. In September, learn about migration. The cost is $4 per child. Call 703-631-0013.
Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge
Journey through the woods to Poohsticks bridge at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Listen to Winnie the Pooh’s story and play Poohsticks on the bridge. For ages two to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-759-9018.
Thursdays, September 17 & 24
Amateur Naturalist
Join us for first-hand experiences and hands-on learning about different aspects of the natural world at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 6 to
7 p.m. Topics vary. For ages 16 to adult. The cost is $7 per person. Call 703-451-9588.
Thursdays, beginning September 17
Homeschoolers at Huntley
Students ages six to nine see the past laid out before their eyes and discover Huntley, Northern Virginia and Chesapeake region history. Each week students at Historic Huntley at Huntley Meadows Park learn about a different aspect of American history through hands-on activities and hikes. Students must have basic reading and writing skills and be comfortable working in a group. The eight-week class runs 1:30 to 3 p.m. and costs $108 per child. Call 703-768-2525.
Thursday, September 17
Homeschool Historians
Bring your homeschool student or group for hands-on learning at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park to enrich their understanding of Fairfax County history. From 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 6 to 12 learn how light reflects life through candle making, explore food production from garden to table, play historical games and make a toy. Bring a picnic lunch and stroll the park before or after the program. The cost is $12 per child and $5 for adults. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-631-0013.
Thursday, September 17
Garden Tour & Tea
Tour glorious demonstration gardens with a Master Gardener docent at Green Spring Gardens and then enjoy a traditional English tea in the 1784 historic house. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is designed for adults. The cost is $32 per person. Reservations are required. Call 703-941-7987.
Saving Your Heirlooms
Join us at Historic Huntley at Huntley Meadows Park to learn the proper care and cleaning techniques for cherished family heirlooms. This class is for adults and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. Call 703-768-2525.
Home Schoolers Special
Hands-on learning at Sully Historic Site for children ages 5 to 12 is designed to enrich understanding of Fairfax County circa 1800. Activities run from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 per child and $5 per adult. Call 703-437-1794.
Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19
Miller Training
This is a rare opportunity for those 16 and older to participate in a two-day hands-on “practicum” to learn to operate a water-powered mill. Colvin Run’s miller runs the training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $150 per person. Pre-paid reservations are required by September 4. Call 703-759-2771.
Fridays, September 18 & 25 and Sundays, September 20 & 27
Kayak Tour-Sunset over Riverbend
End the day with an upper Potomac River tour at Riverbend Park from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks are provided. Download waiver from http://1.usa.gov/1aubG3L and bring to tour. Tour canceled in case of inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. For ages 14 to adult. The cost is $39. Call 703-759-9018.
Fridays, September 18 & 25
Parent & Child Fishing by Boat
Enjoy fishing from a jon boat or a canoe at Riverbend Park, conditions permitting. Follow a naturalist to favorite fishing spots from 5 to 7 p.m. Previous experience not required. Boats and PFDs provided. Fishing rod rentals are available. Download waiver and bring completed to tour. https://go.usa.gov/jzD. The cost is $16. For ages five to adult. Maximum three persons per boat; one must be 16 years or older. Call 703-759-9018.
Kyle’s Corner – Fall Series
Join a naturalist for a fun perspective on nature as he delves into a different topic each meeting with science, explorations and live animals at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. The cost is $7. Call 703-451-9588.
Friday, September 18
Campfire Fridays: Fall
Come for a campfire, s’mores and animal encounters at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages three to adult. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-451-9588.
Goodnight Walk: Owls
Learn about local owls, make a craft and hike with a naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. For ages four to adult. The cost is $6 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-941-1065.
Saturday, September 19
Watershed Clean-Up Day
Be part of the International Coastal Cleanup by collecting tires, bed springs, bottles, cans and other debris from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wear boots, old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation provided. This is a great community service project! Please call to reserve a section of the watershed at one of these sites:
• Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065 (Roundtree Park-Holmes Run)
• Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588 (Pohick Creek)
• Huntley Meadows Park, 703-768-2525 (Little Hunting Creek)
• Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-3464
• Lake Fairfax Park, 703-471-5414 (Colvin Run Stream)
• Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018 (Potomac River)
• Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794 (Cain’s Branch)
• Walney Visitor Center in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013 (Flatlick Branch, Big Rocky Run, Cub Run and Frog Branch)
Sounds of the Night Campfire
Learn to identify nocturnal animal calls and hear their stories at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. Make s’mores. For ages four to adult, weather permitting. The cost is $6 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-941-1065.
Riverside Camping
Enjoy family camping at Riverbend Park with a campfire and night hike beginning at 6 p.m. Bring camping gear, toasting sticks and a dinner to cook on toasting sticks over the campfire. Campfire, s’mores and light breakfast provided. This event will be canceled if it is raining. For ages three to adult. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations required at least a week in advance. Call 703-759-9018.
Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
Monarch & More
Learn to identify monarch and other butterflies, discover their fascinating life cycle, and assist with tagging monarchs, when available, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For ages four to adult. The cost is $6. Call 703-941-1065.
Saturday, September 19
Fall Garden Day
Green Spring Gardens is hosting local plant vendors to satisfy your fall gardening needs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a silent auction, bake sale, live music and food. Free. Call 703-642-5173.
Kayak Mini Float Trip
Begin at 11 a.m. with a wagon ride from the Visitors Center to our launch site, and then enjoy a 1.5-mile, instructor-led kayak trip until 12:30 p.m. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary. This is not a whitewater tour. Kayaks are provided. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: http://1.usa.gov/1aubG3L. The cost is $39. For ages 14 to adult. Call 703-759-9018.
Burke Lake Boat Fishing
Learn about the fish in Burke Lake and tricks to catch them during this three-hour clinic and boat trip. Bring your own gear or rent from the park. For ages 10 to adult. Those younger than 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Cost is $37. Meet at the marina at 9 a.m. Call 703-323-6600.
Club Championship
Players ages 12 to adult compete in an 18-hole, individual stroke play tournament at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 to 10 a.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Closest-to-the-pin contests are presented. Registration begins September 5, and the rain date is September 26. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. Call 703-323-1641.
Sully’s Garden Walk and Chilled Tea
In this talk and walk at Sully Historic Site from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., horticulturist Andy Johnson discusses how to attract birds and butterflies using native plants. For ages five to adult. The cost is $5 per person. For information, call 703-437-1794.
Saturday, September 19
International Observe the Moon Night
Observe the moon through a scope, see ancient lava flows, and enjoy a campfire and stories at Burke Lake Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program is canceled if it rains. For ages four to adult. The cost is $8 per person. Children must have a registered adult with them. Call 703-323-6600.
Native American Archery
Children ages 8 to 14 learn how to use bows and arrows and learn about different tribes found in North America through hands-on activities at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The program meets three consecutive Saturdays. The cost is $24 per person. Call 703-451-9588.
Evening Stroll
Come for a relaxing stroll with a naturalist through Huntley Meadows Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. You can watch and listen for beavers, owls and other nocturnal residents. For ages six to adult. The cost is $6 per person. Call 703-768-2525.
Goldenrods and Asters–Fall Wildflowers
Stroll along the riverbank at Riverbend Park in search of fall wildflowers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and learn some of the folklore associated with them. This event will be canceled if it is raining. For ages three to adult. The cost is $6 per person. Reservations are required. Call 703-759-9018.
Sunday, September 20
SlugFest
The only celebration of slugs on the east coast! Activities at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 2 to
4 p.m. include slug races, crafts, fortune telling, and slime tossing. For ages three to adult. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-451-9588.
Sundays, September 20 & 27
Sunrise Kayak Tour
As the sun rises over the Potomac River at Riverbend Park from 7 to 8:25 a.m., paddle with a naturalist and learn about the historical and natural beauty of this island-dotted section of the river. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided. Download waiver and bring to tour:http://1.usa.gov/1aubG3L The cost is $39 per person and you must be age 14 to adult to participate. Call 703-759-9018.
Sunday, September 20
Potomac Float and Fish
Spend the day fishing from a kayak as we paddle from Algonkian Regional Park to Riverbend in search of smallmouth bass. A Riverbend naturalist leads you to the best holes. Kayak and fishing experience is recommended. Tackle provided; rods available for rent. Bring a bagged lunch. This six-hour lesson begins at 9 a.m., weather permitting. VA/MD Fishing License required for anglers age 16 and older. The cost is $84. For more Information, call 703-759-9018.
Tuesday, September 22
Animal Feeding at the Nature Center
Help a naturalist at Hidden Pond Nature Center care for and feed the center’s animals from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For ages three to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Call 703-451-9588.
Thursday, September 24
Jr. Farmer Family Fun
Help the farmers at Frying Pan Farm Park from 4 to 5 p.m. with chores such as milking the cows and shelling corn. The cost is $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-437-9101.
Friday, September 25
Garden Talk: Planting Trees and Shrubs
Master Gardeners at Green Spring Gardens help you learn to select and care for the trees and shrubs that thrive in Northern Virginia. This class for adults runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Call 703-642-5173.
Raptor Stay or Fly Campfire
Meet live raptors at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and explore strategies for surviving winter from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy s’mores. For ages six to adult. The cost is $7 per person. Call 703-631-0013.
Saturday, September 26
Botanical Stepping Stones
Green Spring Gardens horticulturist Nancy Olney shows you how to make your own garden stepping stones from 10 a.m. to noon. For ages 16 to adult. The cost is $30 per person, plus a $20 supply fee. Call 703-642-5173.
Open Hearth Cooking for Kids
Children ages 8 to 12 make food on the open hearth in Sully Historic Site’s 18th century kitchen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and eat the results. The cost is $30 per child. Call 703-437-1794.
Animal Scientists
Drop-off your six to ten-year-old child at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park for an hour of animal adventure and fun from 3 to 4 p.m. Topics vary. The cost is $5 per child. Call 703-631-0013.
Feeding Day
Help a naturalist feed display animals at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 2 to 3 p.m. Make a birdfeeder to take home. For ages two to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Please register an adult with your child. Call 703-631-0013.
Hidden Oaks’ Treasure Hunt
Follow your treasure map from 2 to 4 p.m. to collect clues and find natural treasures on the trails at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. For ages three to adult. The cost is $7 per person. Children must attend with a registered adult. Groups leave every 15 minutes. Call 703-941-1065.
Park Manager Walk and Talk
Adults can join the Park Manager at Huntley Meadows for a walk from 3 to 5 p.m. to learn about the wetland restoration project and look for plants and animals. Meet in the visitor center. No registration required. Free. Call 703-768-2525.
Saturday, September 26
Kayak Tour-Wildlife of the Potomac
Watch for deer, osprey and bald eagles as we paddle on the Potomac, conditions permitting. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided. Download waiver at tour:www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/kayaktours.htm. The cost is $39. For ages 14 to adult. Call 703-759-9018.
Sketch Hike: Wetlands
Join park artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler for a hike at Huntley Meadows Park to learn techniques to enhance your wetland observation and sketching skills from 10 a.m. to noon. For ages 9 to 13. The cost is $8. Call 703-768-2525.
Drawing Workshop: Trees
Artist Dawn Flores helps new and experienced artists work from observation in the garden and from photographs at Green Spring Gardens to learn about tree species and drawing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For ages 13 to adult. The cost is $82 per person. Call 703-642-5173.
Wild Side Wagon Ride
Take a 90-minute tractor ride with a park naturalist through the Huntley Meadows Park wetland. Meet at the South King’s Highway park entrance at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. For ages five to adult. The cost is $6 per person. Call 703-768-2525.
Camera Trapping in Wildlife Ecology
Take part in Riverbend Park’s trail camera surveys from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants ages 12 to adult take part in a citizen science project. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-759-9018.
Night Hike
Take a nighttime walk with a naturalist at Burke Lake Park 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-323-6600.
Campfire Saturdays: Lake Accotink-Fall
Join us at Lake Accotink Park for an evening walk, with a naturalist, campfire and s’mores from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at the marina. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, call 703-569-3464.
Sunday, September 27
Intro to River Kayaking
Get prepped for paddling in this half-hour course at Riverbend Park beginning at 10 a.m., conditions permitting. The cost is $30 and the fee includes equipment and half-day, same-day kayak rental. For ages 14 to adult. Call 703-759-9018.
Food in Art Tea Program
View food-filled masterpieces at Green Spring Gardens and discover what they reveal about history. Then enjoy a full English tea in the Historic House. For adults from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $32 per person. Call 703-941-7987 for reservations.
Sunday, September 27
Microscopic Monsters
Use a microscope at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 3 to 4 p.m. to discover the invisible organisms that make Walney pond their home and learn why such tiny creatures are so important. For ages seven to adult. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call 703-631-0013.
Lunar Eclipse
Meet at Poplar Ford at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 8 to 10 p.m. to view a full lunar eclipse without the distraction of bright lights. Bring a blanket, a warm beverage and a chair if you want to sit. We’ll supply the s’mores and facts and stories about the moon and eclipses. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-631-0013.
Snapping Turtles
The snapping turtle is Virginia’s largest fresh-water turtle. Meet at Walney Pond at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 2 to 3 p.m. to search for this often misunderstood reptile. For ages six to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Call 703-631-0013.
Wagon Ride-Birds, Butterflies & Blossoms
Take a wagon ride scavenger hunt through the meadow at Riverbend Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Search for birds and butterflies and meet a friendly animal up close. For ages two to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-759-9018.
Canine Cruise
Treat your canine companion to a cruise from 6 to 7 p.m. on Lake Accotink Park’s pooch-friendly pontoon tour boat. The fee is $6 per person. There is no charge for dogs. One dog per person. For ages eight to adult. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 703-569-0285.
Wednesday, September 30
Wagon Ride-Journey to the Potomac River
Enjoy riding through the woods and along the Potomac River while finding out about Riverbend Park’s wildlife and the American Indians who once lived here. For ages two to adult. The cost is $5 per person. Call 703-759-9018.
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