Nature Some photos were taken prior to the pandemic. All programs and activities will follow recommended health safety protocols.
Wonderful Wildflowers
Nature
(7-Adult) Wander with a naturalist to discover wonderful wildflowers that grow at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. 1--1 hour program Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk Su
6/13
10am
8F7.2KEY
$ $7/ea.
Are You Going to Eat That?
(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Other helpful plants are identified for uses such as rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Wear sturdy shoes for walking. Meet at the pond. 1--1 hour 30 minute program
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Walney Visitor Center Bees Please
(6-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to explore different types of bees that buzz around the meadow. Supporting Earth Day’s “Restore the Earth” theme.
The Walney Visitor Center features live animals, natural and cultural exhibits and a hands-on area for young visitors highlighting the past farmland and present parkland. Features include: • Out-building foundations • Dairy/spring house • Ice house ruins • Reconstructed smokehouse • Gardens • Meadow and pond • Woodland trails • Family-friendly activity backpacks • Kid-friendly red wagon sandboxes • Educational boxes ($30 rental) Grounds open dawn to dusk. Visit the website for more information and visitor center hours. Programs meet at the Walney Visitor Center unless otherwise noted.
1--1 hour program 6/5
10am
BDB.9BME
$ $8/ea.
1--1 hour program
1--45 minute program Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk W ECLawrncePk Th
7/14 $8/child 8/19 $8/child
$
Family/All Ages
Date
ECLawrncePk Sa
6/5
11:30am 6ED.B34X
$ $7/ea.
(8-Adult) Identify some common Fairfax County invasive plant species. Explore ways to lessen these plants around your home.
Pond Life
(4-Adult) Meet a naturalist by Walney Pond. Bring shoes that can get wet and muddy. Search for, catch and release tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs, water scorpions and other creatures. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1--1 hour program Date
ECLawrncePk W ECLawrncePk Sa
6/2 8/14
87B.6QMA 87B.HA0Y
7A8.7752
$ $8/ea.
1--1 hour 30 minute program Location Day Time Code ECLawrncePk Sa
1pm
Date
660.WQ2W 6/5
$ $8/ea.
Humming Birds – Our Winged Wonders
(8-Adult) Learn about fascinating hummingbirds – where they come from, how they make their tiny nests, what they eat and more. Observe them at our feeders and make a feeder to take home.
$ $8/ea. $8/ea.
Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk Su
6/6
9am
(4-Adult) Walk with a naturalist in search of the animals we love from cartoons. Learn about their habitats and how we can help keep them healthy. Finish by creating your own cartoon. 1--1 hour 30 minute program Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk Sa
6/26
F1N.EM29
$ $9/ea.
Tree Trek
(8-Adult) Trek into the woods to explore forestry basics. Aid naturalists in sampling vegetation and assessing the health of our woods. 1--1 hour program Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk Sa
6/26
4pm
82D.HMC4
$ $7/ea.
2DB.YHE7
(8-Adult) View nesting bluebirds in their boxes at Walney as they feed their young. Hear the story of their recovery and how you can attract them to your yard with a take-home craft. Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk Su
6/27
$
Location Day Time Code
Date
ECLawrncePk Su ECLawrncePk Sa
6/27 7/10
Date 6/6
$ $8/ea.
8pm 8pm
327.BHK9 327.CJPL
$ $7/ea. $7/ea.
HEALTHY STRIDES Programs for your health and wellness
1--1 hour 30 minute program B0B.T9QG
$ $9/ea.
(4-Adult) Meet at Cabell’s Mill. As dusk approaches, the meadow is lit with fireflies. Join us in the illuminating world of small night creatures. Bring a plastic jar with a lid to catch and then release. Wear long pants, socks and closed shoes. Flashlights and insect repellent are useful. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(5-Adult) Join a naturalist on trail as we search for signs of raptors. Explore what makes raptors different from other birds.
ECLawrncePk Su
80Y.AC22
1--1 hour program
$10/ea.
Location Day Time Code
10am
Fireflies in the Meadow
Radical Raptors
3pm
10am
1--1 hour 30 minute program
1--1 hour 30 minute program
Location Day Time Code
6/14
6pm
Bluetiful Birds
Location Day Time Code
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
(1-4 yrs.) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park with their senses. Each month, we will make/taste, dance/walk, sing and tell a story with seasonal activities.
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Date
ECLawrncePk Sa
(4-Adult) Beaks, feathers, nests and talons are examined to explore the avian world that surrounds us. Find out about bird life cycles, migration patterns and adaptations that make these creatures fascinating. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Toddler Take Over
6pm 6pm
Location Day Time Code
Birds Around Us
Children and Parent Programs
754.X54F 754.UL0J
Date
ECLawrncePk M
Nature in the Animated World
5040 Walney Rd. Chantilly, Va. 20151 (703) 631-0013 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl
10am 10am
Location Day Time Code
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides
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Summer 2021