Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Events

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Monarch and More

09/22/2024 1:00 pm to 09/22/2024 2:00 pm

Dive into the enchanting world of monarch butterflies with this monarch migration program. Join us for an educational and delightful journey as we learn about their fascinating life cycle and migration.

Nature Walk with a Police Officer

09/28/2024 1:00 pm to 09/28/2024 2:00 pm

(All Ages) Families are invited to join a naturalist to stroll and explore along the Old Oak Trail. We will roll logs, peek into the pond, and search the forest floor. We’ll learn about safety while being a nature detective! An officer from the community outreach of Mason District FCPD will join us in this investigation.

Monarch Tag and Tea

09/29/2024 2:00 pm to 09/29/2024 3:30 pm

Dive into the enchanting world of monarch butterflies with this monarch migration program. Join us for an educational and delightful journey as we learn about their fascinating life cycle and migration.

Pumpkin Patch at Nature Playce

10/26/2024 1:00 pm to 10/26/2024 5:00 pm

(3-5 years) Preschoolers hunt for their favorite miniature pumpkin to decorate and take home. Enjoy seasonal stories and a craft. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up for sessions at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Fall Engineering Challenge

11/16/2024 3:00 pm to 11/16/2024 4:00 pm

(6-11 years) Use your critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to engineer a solution for our secret seasonal challenge. Attack the design problem and work within the criteria and constraints to see if you can come up with the best solution.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Classes and Camps

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