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07/28/2024 8:00 am
(4-Adult) Learn identification tips by sight and sound and how to make your yard more attractive to native species. Students can borrow binoculars form the class for a view of outdoor bird feeding stations. Registration required for children and adults.
08/03/2024 7:30 pm
(4-Adult) Join a naturalist for a night of learning about the beauty of our local bats. It's time to clear these flying mammals' good name and understand how helpful they are to humans. The program will involve not only talking about bats, but also looking and listening for nearby bats.
08/11/2024 9:00 am
(5-Adult) Learn to make and use natural dyes to transform your white shirts into colorful masterpieces. Fairfax County prohibits foraging in county parks, so this class will focus on identifying plants that can be made into dye and teaching the steps of the dying process. Please bring your own white T-shirt or other white fabric to the class.
08/17/2024 9:00 am
(12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Discover proper strokes and paddling techniques. Understand the basics of water safety and how to plan a pleasant paddling experience. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.
08/17/2024 5:00 pm
(13-Adult) Walk with a naturalist by the lakeside and learn techniques and tips for drawing the natural world. Gain a better understanding of how to utilize different sketching and observational skills. Bring the medium of your choice to the class.
08/18/2024 7:30 am
(13-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led birding trip by kayak. Park Authority lakes are home to more than 100 species of birds and holds many unique habitats. See how these small vessels can provide a closer look into the world of birds. Travel in a one-person kayak.
08/24/2024 5:30 pm
(8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a different theme and may include: salamanders, birds and other wildlife, wildflowers, trees, nature…
08/25/2024 6:00 pm
(13-Adult) Looking for renewal, peace, inspiration, transformation, and / or something a little different, then bring your yoga mat to Lake Accotink for an evening sunset, star gazing and a bonfire. The evening’s practice will focus on Hatha techniques to stretch, build core strength, and stability to the mind and body. This practice is for all levels of yogis - new or…
09/28/2024 10:00 am
It's a creepy-crawly adventure for the whole family with insect safaris, live insect exploration, insect collections inspection, log rolling, soil stations, bug walks and critter talks. Make your own bug craft. Use technology to explore the insect world.
10/20/2024 10:00 am
(13 and adult) Enjoy a new perspective of fall colors at Lake Accotink this season aboard one of our kayaks. Our expedition takes us to the northern part of the lake to see glorious natural tunnels of orange, yellow and red leaves. Previous kayak experience is necessary.
10/26/2024 6:00 pm
(8-Adult) Learn about the skulls and skeletons of local animals using materials found in Fairfax County parks. Discover how to identify skulls and how similar four-legged mammals really are on the inside.
11/03/2024 10:00 am
(13 and adult) Enjoy a new perspective of fall colors at Lake Accotink this season aboard one of our kayaks. Our expedition takes us to the northern part of the lake to see glorious natural tunnels of orange, yellow and red leaves. Previous kayak experience is necessary.