(9-Adult) With every season there are different blooms, leaves, roots, seeds and mushrooms that you can identify and eat. Learn how to eat from the forest safely and ethically as you join a Naturalist on a walk by the Lake. Please be aware that foraging is prohibited in Fairfax County parks. This class will focus on how to safely identify various edible plants, as well as their uses. No plants will be picked during the course of the class.
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Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet, accessing your photos, installing apps and using your phone or other device. Please bring the device you're struggling with and…
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 all day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Bring a date, a friend, or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone! Buy your tickets today bef…
Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with the Friends of the Virginia Room! Following a brief Business Meeting, there will be a featured program speaker and refreshments. Local author Becky Royer will talk about her debut historical fiction novel Chasing Freedom: A Historical Fiction Novel Set in Matildaville, Virginia, Along…
(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using different strokes and maneuvers. All kayaks, pa…
(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…
(4-Adult) Explore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated gristmills revolutionized flour production. Visit the 19th century Miller's House and stop by Colvin Run General Store to purchase our ground grain. This progra…
(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful works of art. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves crafts and wants to try something new. Students learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips to create beautiful sunflower frames. $30 su…
