Tour planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies using telescopes or your eyes. No astronomy experience is needed. If weather prevents viewing, explore images of objects visible under clear skies. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine.
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Tour planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies using telescopes or your eyes. No astronomy experience is needed. If weather prevents viewing, explore images of objects visible under clear skies. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine.
(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and c…
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…
Information about the election and In-Person Early Voting can be found at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections Please note: The election is run by the Fairfax County Office of Elections , not the Fairfax County Public Library. Questions should be directed to 703-222-0776. Note: The Herndon Library opens at 10am.
Discover what meteorites are and where they come from while examining specimens, including meteorites from the moon and Mars. A classroom discussion is followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory classroom. Instruction is provided by Analemma Society volunteers.Ages…
Explore the fundamentals of astronomy, from planets and stars to the objects and phenomena that fill our universe. A classroom discussion is followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine.Ages 8 and older.
Light pollution is impacting not just our ability to see the stars, but also our circadian rhythms and the survival of birds, bats, insects and other wildlife. The dramatic increase in light pollution can be reversed with responsible lighting and increased citizen awareness. Learn what you can do in your own backyard t…
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.
Listen to a funny story about two tiny spiders who stowed away on a Space Shuttle. Find out more about the experience of space travel. Learn about the real experiments of sending spiders to space to see whether they can spin webs in microgravity. Takes place at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center each Tuesday and Thursday…
(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.
