(12-Adult) Learn about the healing power of plants. Discover the herbal remedies and wild edibles of Virginia and how to gather these plants safely and sustainably. Conclude the class with a make-and-take.
(12-Adult) Learn about the healing power of plants. Discover the herbal remedies and wild edibles of Virginia and how to gather these plants safely and sustainably. Conclude the class with a make-and-take.
(6-10 yrs.) Bubbles are a great way to explore science and history. Come to Colvin Run Mill for a morning of experiments and play as we investigate shape, surface tension and other bubble science. We'll use soapy, bubbly water to make giant bubbles and clean up like the Miller's family did in the 1800s.
(14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were crucial to 19th-century grist milling. Explore a historic mill as you discuss the contributions of African American millers in Fairfax County. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax 250 commemoration.
Join us for a fun and creative art workshop series where students will explore drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects while learning new artistic techniques. Each session features a unique, hands-on project, from character design and watercolor landscapes to comics and imaginative illustrations, allowing students…
Celebrate a day off school with a Super Mario Galaxy Movie craft & movie, rated PG! Light refreshments provided. Suggested ages 7 and up. Registration encouraged, not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library.
Learn to create delicious, edible fruit bouquets that are sure to make a unique gift or stunning centerpiece. Participants will enjoy a demonstration on decorative fruit carving and then create their own fruit bouquet to take home. Available fruits will include cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes, blueberries, apples, a…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
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Origami is a wonderful outlet for artistic expression and a great stress-reducing hobby. One Sunday each month, we will guide you through the steps to fold fun and creative origami projects. We'll focus on different themes each time the club meets, and participants may offer input about what to fold next. No registrati…
Crafts, games and computers are also available. Teens must arrive between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Registration is required for all attendees. If you have not registered and verified your ID this year, then click here to register online . However, a parent or guardian must accompany their teen to the library to verify ID. Paren…
(5-Adult) Enjoy the beauty of the lakefront at sunset while learning the basics of fishing with a naturalist. Many fish like to come up to eat when the water cools after a hot day, making it a great time to fish with family members and enjoy each other’s company. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older…
