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07/28/2024 8:00 am to 07/28/2024 9:00 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.
08/10/2024 8:00 pm to 08/10/2024 9:30 pm
(4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be…
08/11/2024 8:00 am to 08/11/2024 9:30 am
(12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
08/17/2024 8:00 am to 08/17/2024 9:00 am
(12-Adult) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life.
08/18/2024 1:00 pm to 08/18/2024 2:00 pm
(4-Adult) Join a naturalist as you adventure through the park forests looking for signs of wildlife. Learn how to identify key plant species that are important to our native animals and insects, while also honing your observation skills to see what signs wildlife might have left behind.
08/24/2024 9:00 am to 08/31/2024 10:00 am
(3-Adult) Monarch butterflies are essential pollinators in our ecosystem, and they need our help to survive to adulthood. Learn how to identify monarch butterflies throughout their life stages, the plants they need to survive, and the dangers that threaten their survival.
08/25/2024 1:00 pm to 08/25/2024 2:30 pm
(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.
08/31/2024 8:00 pm to 08/31/2024 9:30 pm
(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
09/01/2024 1:00 pm to 09/01/2024 2:00 pm
(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.
09/14/2024 9:00 am to 11/02/2024 10:00 am
(15-Adult) Join us for a walk through the park, while also learning about health, fitness and goal setting. These accessible walks are designed for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Must be able to walk for the duration of class with minimal breaks. The adapted walking club will meet at a different location each…
10/05/2024 11:00 am to 10/05/2024 5:00 pm
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing. Bring a date, a friend or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone!
10/06/2024 11:00 am to 10/06/2024 5:00 pm
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing. Bring a date, a friend or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone!
10/12/2024 11:00 am to 10/12/2024 5:00 pm
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing. Bring a date, a friend or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone!
10/13/2024 11:00 am to 10/13/2024 5:00 pm
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing. Bring a date, a friend or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone!
10/19/2024 11:00 am to 10/19/2024 5:00 pm
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing. Bring a date, a friend or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone!
10/20/2024 11:00 am to 10/20/2024 5:00 pm
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing. Bring a date, a friend or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone!
10/26/2024 11:00 am
(All Ages) At this Family-friendly Halloween event, Family members can come in their best costumes to celebrate the holiday with an afternoon packed with fun but not-spooky activities.
The Ghost Town includes themed activity areas, train ride, carousel ride, crafts, a bounce house and mini golf. Tickets available online up until two days before the event. The…
10/27/2024 11:00 am
(All Ages) At this Family-friendly Halloween event, Family members can come in their best costumes to celebrate the holiday with an afternoon packed with fun but not-spooky activities.
The Ghost Town includes themed activity areas, train ride, carousel ride, crafts, a bounce house and mini golf. Tickets available online up until two days before the event. The…
11/03/2024 1:00 pm to 11/03/2024 2:00 pm
(2-Adult) Come out and enjoy the season by creating your own Fall friend. Bring old clothing to stuff with hay and afterwards pose with your new friend. Play some games and make a craft to take home. Great Fall photo opportunities. This program takes place outdoors. All participates, including adults must be registered for this program.