NATURE
COME PLAY WITH RA AQUATICS + CAMPS + NATURE + SPECIAL EVENTS + TENNIS
Reston’s Arbor Day MONDAY, APRIL 7 9:30 A.M. – NOON
ALL AGES
Rain or Shine Location: TBD
All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Creatures of the Chesapeake Bay
Skull Lab
Reston is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Join a marine biologist from Under the Sea to meet and touch live creatures native to the bay such as a horseshoe crab, a flounder and an American eel. Learn about bay ecology and how the way we treat water at home affects the water quality and wildlife found in the bay. Under the Sea specializes in lively, entertaining programs and has presented at the Smithsonian Discovery Theater and the National Theater. Date: Sunday, January 26 Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Location: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive Reserve by: January 22 $8/person $12/person
Groundhog Day
Find out if the groundhog saw his shadow today and what it might mean for the winter days ahead. Test your groundhog knowledge and hear legends of these curious critters. Step into our colored shadow room and discover how to use your shadow to tell time. Date: Sunday, February 2 Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive Reserve by: January 30 $5/person $7/person
Have you ever found a skull and wanted to know what animal it was? Join us in the "Skull Lab" to learn what teeth can tell us about an animal’s diet. Discover how eye position reveals if an animal is predator or prey. Learn to use simple dichotomous keys with sample skulls to discover their identities. Date: Saturday, February 22 Time: 11 a.m.-Noon Location: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive Reserve by: February 19 $5/person $7/person
Nature Game Night
Bring the whole family for a game night with a nature spin. Play Forest Bingo, Nature Pictionary and Animal Charades. Make your own mancala game. Have popcorn and homemade snack mix while enjoying an evening full of fun and games. Date: Friday, March 7 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive Reserve by: March 4 $6/person $8/person
Slipping into Spring
Don't let spring slip by unnoticed. Walk the trails to look for hawks making their nests, search vernal pools for salamander or frog activity and see if you can recognize the call of the spring peepers or wood frogs. Early spring is an exciting time to test your nature observation skills. Date: Sunday, March 16 Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive Reserve by: March 13 $5/person $7/person
Amphibian Idol
Frogs and toads sing in the spring hoping to attract mates, providing us with a memorable outdoor experience. Learn which songs belong to which amphibians, and explore Sunrise Valley Wetlands to see who is calling. Date: Thursday, April 24 Time: 7-8 p.m. Location: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive Reserve by: April 21 $5/person $7/person
Nature programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather, severe weather warnings, or low enrollment. Advance reservations are required for all fee-based programs. Call 703-476-9689 and press 5 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Prices are listed for both
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RA members and
Non-members.
RESTON | LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND GET INVOLVED™
Calling volunteers of all ages! Reston is a Tree City USA as certified by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Join us as we: ■■ Help plant 50 trees for Reston's 50th anniversary. ■■ Learn about Reston’s trees and shrubs, including proper planting and care. ■■ Show our appreciation for trees. Volunteers will be treated to a pizza lunch. Contact Ha Brock at ha@ reston.org or 703-4357986 to sign up. Perfect for gardeners, seniors, scout groups and students.