(4-Adult) Freshwater ecosystems are full of fascinating creatures. Search for stoneflies, hellgrammites, water pennies and crayfish. Explore the park's streams with a naturalist, use dip nets and kick nets to catch and release these creatures.
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(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Participants will learn how plants were used in rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Foraging in Fairfax County Parks is prohibited.
Find bargains and treasures from a great selection of gently used fiction and non-fiction books, plus DVDs, CDs and audio books, for children and adults. All ages.
Chantilly's Close-KNIT Community knitting group invites knitters of all levels to bring in a project, chat with fellow knitting enthusiasts, and learn from each other in this weekly get together. Bring your own supplies. Ages 16-Adult
Join this free, community-led Tai Chi class held every morning at Hunters Woods Plaza, in front of RCC Hunters Woods. Residents of Hunters Woods Fellowship House lead this daily drop-in session, open to all. In case of inclement weather, class will move inside RCC Hunters Woods. One Hunters Woods events are your invita…
Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) Adaptive Golf Clinics are back! Personalized instruction for golfers of all abilities. Free!Pick the date or dates that work for you and join us for an afternoon of golf, learning and skill-building activities!Open to all players, including non-VSGA members.Maximum 20 participants…
(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
(6-Adult) Use your eyes and ears to identify native birds as you embark on a guided walk with one of our naturalists. Both beginner birders and veterans welcome. Bring your own binoculars or use one of ours.
