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Programs
Please
call 703-435-6530 for reservations or additional information.
Minimum enrollment is six persons. Programs are canceled
in the event of severe weather or severe weather warnings.
More coming soon!
All ages welcome. Children
under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Reserve by April
18
Do squirrels brush their teeth?
How do deer tuck themselves in? What about those night
owls that stay up way past dark? Enjoy an evening walk,
and find out how the forest gets ready for bed.
Date:
Wednesday, April 23
Time: 7 pm – 8
pm
Location:
Walker Nature Education Center 11450 Glade Dr.
Fee: $3/RA members, $5/non-members
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Reserve
by May 7
This Mother’s Day weekend,
bring your mom to Reston’s Wildflower Trail.
See a variety of spring ephemerals such as Virginia
bluebells,
spring beauties, trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit, and
more! Learn about wildflower identification and folklore.
Find out which wildflowers grow well in Reston and
where you can buy them for your own backyard. We’ll
also make a simple flower craft to give to mom for
her special day.
Date: Saturday May 10
Time: 1 pm–2pm
Location: Walker
Nature Education Center Wildflower Trail, on Soapstone
Drive between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.
Fee: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
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Reserve by May 14
Ever wonder what
kinds of fish call Reston's lakes home? Learn fish
facts, fishing basics and practice casting. We'll provide
rods and bait. Those 16 and older wishing to fish will
need a fishing license available on-line at www.dgif.state.va.us.
Date:
Saturday, May 17
Time: 10 am–11:30
am
Location:
Lake Anne Public Boat Docks, Washington Plaza in the Lake Anne Village Center
Fee: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
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Reserve
by May 23
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around
the Sunrise Valley Wetland. Bring a flashlight, binoculars,
or any other nature detective tool with you to experience
your natural surroundings. This is a great time of
year to experience the diversity of nature.
Date: Thursday,
May 29
Time: 7 pm–8
pm
Location:
Sunrise Valley Wetlands,
12700 Sunrise Valley Drive Dr., park on the west side
of the ASG Software Solutions building
Fee: $3/RA members, $5/non-members
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Reserve by June 9
Come and watch a slide show presentation to learn all about these beautiful creatures and find out why they need our help. Build your own blue bird box and learn tips and techniques for maintaining it.
DATE: Thursday, June 12
TIME: 7 pm - 8 pm
LOCATION:
Reston Association Conference Room - 1930 Isaac Newton Sq.
FEE: $13/RA members, $18/non-members
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Reserve by June 13
Celebrate the last day of school around a crackling campfire. Sing some fun summer songs, roast marshmallows and do an end of school cheer! Join the nature center staff to kick off the summer season.
DATE: Tuesday, June 17
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
Campfire Ring - On Soapstone Dr., between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.
Fee: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
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Reserve by June 24
Fireflies blinking, crickets chirping, moths on the prowl--
The nighttime is alive with insects. Find out which insects prefer the dark and how they move with only the light of the moon to guide them. Go on a search to see how many June bugs we can find!
DATE: Friday, June 27
TIME: 7 pm - 8 pm
LOCATION:
Walker Nature Education Center - 11450 Glade Dr.
Fee: $3/RA members, $5/non-members
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Reserve by July 3
Celebrate America's birthday by singing patriotic songs around a campfire. Sample a tasty treat prepared in a Dutch oven and make your own butter. Play colonial games and have some good old-fashioned
fun.
DATE: Tuesday, July 8
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
Campfire Ring - On Soapstone Dr., between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.
FEE: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
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Reserve by July 21
Summer is a noisy time of year in nature. Listen for chirps of katydids, hoots of owls, and croaks of frogs. Take an evening stroll through the woodlands and down to Lake Audubon to figure out which critters are making all that racket.
DATE: Thursday, July 24
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Walker Nature Education Center - 11450 Glade Dr.
FEE: $3/RA members, $5/non-members
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Reserve by July 23
In and under the water, on the banks around, even in the air and trees, wildlife here abounds. Take a refreshing slosh through Buttermilk Creek,
and look for the aquatic animals that call it home. Wear your wading shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We will provide nets and buckets.
DATE: Saturday, July 26
TIME: 1 pm - 2 pm
LOCATION: Buttermilk Creek Nature Trail - 11032 Ring Rd., park at Uplands Pool
FEE: $3/RA members, $5/non-members
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Reserve by July 29
Whoo, whoo, whoo is making all that racket? Experience Reston nightlife through the eyes of nocturnal animals as we enjoy songs, stories and games around a crackling campfire. And what good campfire ends without roasting marshmallows!
DATE: Friday, August 1
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Campfire Ring - On Soapstone Dr., between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.
FEE: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
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Reserve by July 30
Learn what makes a meadow a magical habitat. Identify wildflowers and grasses, survey the sky for songbirds, butterflies and dragonflies, and inspect the ground for turtles and rabbits. Learn how Reston maintains these beautiful habitats.
DATE: Saturday, August 2
TIME: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
LOCATION: Purple Beech meadow - Meet at pathway on Purple Beech Drive
FEE: $3/RA members, $5/non-members
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Reserve by August 5
Enjoy a nighttime walk as we search for owls and other nightlife. Get an up close look at live owls, listen for the sounds of owl calls, and try to spot an owl. Bring a flashlight for a "hooting" good time!
DATE: Friday, August 8
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Walker Nature Education Center - 11450 Glade Dr.
FEE: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
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Reserve by August 20
Everyday the sun is hard at work supplying heat and light to our planet. Do experiments to see just how powerful the sun's rays are. Make a beaded bracelet that detects sunlight and use the sun to cook a yummy treat.
DATE: Saturday, August 23
TIME: 1 pm - 2 pm
LOCATION: Walker Nature Education Center - 11450 Glade Dr.
Fee: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
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Reserve by September 11
Come and see one of these creatures of the night up close. Join a local bat specialist from BatWorld Nova to learn more about these amazing creatures. We’ll take a night hike with a bat detector and find the wild bats of Reston.
DATE: Tuesday, September 16
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Brown's Chapel - 1875 Brown’s Chapel Rd.
FEE: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
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Reserve by September 10
The nature center is full of hidden treasures. Go on a scavenger hunt to find them all. Be ready to look high in the trees and low on the ground as you follow a trail of clues. Who knows where the clues will lead us? But
we’ll all collect a prize at the end.
DATE: Saturday, September 13
TIME: 2 pm - 3 pm
LOCATION: Walker Nature Education Center - 11450 Glade Dr.
FEE: $4/RA members, $7/non-member
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Reserve by September 23
Celebrate the coming of autumn by gathering around a sparkling fire. Sing songs, tell jokes, and taste some campfire treats. We will sample food toasted or roasted over our very own fire!
DATE: Friday, September 26
TIME: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Campfire Ring - On Soapstone Dr., between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.
FEE: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
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Ages: 18 to 35 months.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reserve by April
7
Spring is exploding with color.
The grass is turning green, flowers are blooming, and
our feathered friends are sprucing up. Experience
nature’s colors by making a rainbow craft, then
go on a color scavenger hunt.
Date: Thursday, April
10 or Monday, April 14
Time: 10 am–11
am
Location:
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Dr.
Fee: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
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Reserve by May 5
Shake your bushy
tail as we search for our furry friends. At the Nature
Center, there are always plenty of grey squirrels to
spot. Go on a walk looking for their homes, food, and
friends. We will read a story and sing a song about
these fun creatures.
Date: Thursday, May 8 or Monday,
May 12
Time: 10 am–11
am
Location:
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Dr.
Fee: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
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Reserve by May 28
Join us as we search for beautiful flowers and listen for the buzzing of helpful bees. Learn about the important relationship between flowers and bees as we read stories, sing songs, and color a beautiful blossom.
DATE: Monday, June 2
Time: 10 am - 11 am
LOCATION: Walker Nature Education Center - 11450 Glade Dr.
FEE: $4/child, RA members, $7/child, non-members
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Reserve by July 3
Summertime is the perfect time for getting knee deep in a creek. Use nets to discover the animals that call a stream home. Bring your wading shoes so we can explore the wonderful world of water.
DATE: Monday, July 7
TIME: 10 am - 11 am
LOCATION: Spyglass Cove Ln., park at the cul-de-sac at the end of Quartermaster Ln.
FEE: $4/child, RA members, $7/child, non-members
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Reserve by July 31
Explore Marcus Pfister's childhood classic, “The Rainbow Fish,” and meet some of the fish who live in Reston's lakes. Make your own rainbow fish. Toss a fishing line into Lake Audubon and look for frogs and insects.
DATE: Monday, August 4
TIME: 10 am - 11 am
LOCATION: Lake Audubon Boat Ramp - 2070 Twin Branches Dr., next to Lake Audubon Pool
FEE: $4/child, RA members, $7/child, non-members
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