Birding for Beginners

Sun · Oct 18·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Sun · Oct 18·12 PM – 3 PM·Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA

On the third Sunday of every month, explore the first floor of Carlyle House at your own pace. Docents will be available throughout the house to answer questions. $5 per person (children under 5 are free) Tickets can only be purchased the day of in...

Sun · Oct 18·1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and sm…

Sun · Oct 18·1 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 1 PM·Lake Fairfax Location, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190

(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…

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 4 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

(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…

Sun · Sep 20·12 PM – 2 PM·Colvin Run Mill Location, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

(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…