(6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Take a hike through the woods to listen and look for signs of nocturnal animals that may be flying overhead or stirring beneath our feet. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(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.
(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…
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE, TICKETS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading…
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.
Are you an aspiring author? Meet a local author! Learn how to get a creative writing project started in an encouraging environment. Ages 8 - 12 years old. Registration encouraged, not required.
(3-Adult) Bring your child to the Mill and celebrate Fall. We’ll have tea, savory and sweet treats and play 19th century games. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
(4-Adult) Cozy up around a campfire under the stars at historic Colvin Run Mill. Learn and engage with folktales that reflect and celebrate American culture, customs and diversity. Finish the evening toasting marshmallows. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
(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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This program is hosted by Hosted by FTC Team 24219 Duck Robotics. As a FIRST World Championship qualifying team and winner of nine awards during the season, Duck Robotics is passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning and real-world engineering experiences. Who Should Attend?…
(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…
