Veterans in Nature

Sat · Sep 12·11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003

(3-Adult) Bring your picnic blanket and lunch or snack for an outdoor lesson on the animals of our 52 acre wood and how they compare to Pooh and his friends. Hear a Pooh nature story. Stuffed animal friends also welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Sat · Sep 12·Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A), 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

1:00-3:00 PM: Raptor Rapture is a unique opportunity to see live hawks and owls in person! This annual event is presented by Secret Garden Birds and Bees and sponsored by The Friends of Dyke Marsh. Raptor Rapture will take place from 1:00-3:00 PM. Stick around for a rock 'n roll concert! 4:00 PM: Zebra Crossing plays a…

Sat · Sep 12·Woodlawn Park, 1325 N Buchanan St., Arlington, VA

Join us at Woodlawn Park to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.

Fri · Sep 4·12 PM – 5 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud…

Fri · Sep 4·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https…

Fri · Sep 4·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Location, Visitor Center & Amphitheater, Chantilly, VA 20151

(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.