(6-Adult) Hike the trail and learn about the history of abandoned sites hidden from most visitor’s view. Follow trails of forested areas and Cain’s Branch waterway to learn about the life of early inhabitants who made Sully their home. This outdoor guided program does involve some walking over uneven terrain and along trails. Program is held weather permitting.
Practice your English one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Basic English skills are required. Please sign up for only one session per week. Sign up online or call 703-502-3883 (Option 4). Registration required. Adults.
Practice your English with guided conversations in a group setting. All levels of proficiency welcome. Adults.
(12-Adult) From the Brown family in the 1740s until Ellanor C. Lawrence in the 1970s, women have defined the Park's cultural and natural history. Hike around Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, learning about the women whose lives and work helped shape our land. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.Sign up for 3 p.…
(3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night. Dress for the weather. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
(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.
Join us for a fun early literacy Toddler Storytime. We will share books, songs and body movement that encourages interaction between you and your Toddler. Ages 13-23 months. **Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.
Get up and get moving with an energetic and interactive storytime. We will explore old and new favorite children’s books through songs, rhymes, storytelling, dance, and creative movement! Ages 24–35 months . **Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.
(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…
(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…
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(5-Adult) Churn butter, crank ice cream, and experience the products of a historic dairy. Come visit and learn more about the importance of dairy farms in Fairfax County’s past. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
(14-Adult) Go off trail with a naturalist to learn about the Paw-Paws historical and ecological importance to Virginia.
