(4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these owls from other native owls while enjoying the campfire. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Canceled in case of inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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(4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these owls from other native owls while enjoying the campfire. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Canceled in case of inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful flower crown inspired by the artist Frida Kahlo! Create your own beautiful DIY flower crown using tissue paper and other craft materials. For Grades 2–6
(4-7 yrs.) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, help us decorate for the party and read a story. We will enjoy drinks and cookies in a special environmentally friendly tea set and meet one of our animals.Sign up for sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Storytime for all ages! Read, sing, learn and have fun at the library. This program is designed for kids ages birth to 5. Space is limited to 25 children with up to two caregivers per child. Ask at the Information Desk for entry ticket. Registration No registration but ticket needed for entry. Entrance tickets are prov…
(4-Adult) Look for signs of beavers at the park with a guided tour around their aquatic habitat. Get hands-on with beaver related activities. Investigate the elements of the beaver world and hope to get a glimpse of these elusive aquatic mammals.
Show Off Your Collection! Sign up for a Display Case at the Library Do you have a cool collection or a fun theme you'd love to share with others? Now’s your chance! Whether it’s something you've collected--rocks, trading cards, figurines, rubber ducks--or something you've created--Lego builds, drawings, sculptures, pho…
Join us for songs, fingerplays, dances, and stories in both Korean and English. For families with children ages 2 to 5 years. **Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.
(16-Adult) Early fall is a great time to look for fungi in the woodlands. Learn some categories of local fungi based on shapes and learn tips for drawing in the field. We will try some field sketching too. Your choice of pencil or watercolor. Dress for the weather.
(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…
(6-Adult) Discover more about the turbulent history and importance of Sully and Fairfax County during the Civil War. Tour the historic site and learn about the different figures who experienced the war at Sully. Hear about Maria Barlow, who encountered and dealt with troops on both sides. Gain a better understanding of…
(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…
