ATHLETICS

National Walking the Dog Day

Date: February 22 Time: 9:00 – 11:00AM Location: Lone Star Lakes Park Age: 18+ (Children welcome with accompanying adult) Cost: Free Grab your leash and furry companion and venture to Lone Star Lakes in celebration of National Walking the Dog Day. Lone Star Lakes Park consists of 1000+ acres of land and includes 6 miles of hiking trails. Your dog will love exploring the sights, scents, and sounds found on the trails within this park.

Full Moon Hike

Date: January 29, February 26, March 26 Time: 7:30 type of target. Bows, arrows, and arm guards will be provided. Participants should wear trail and weather appropriate clothing (including long pants and closed- toes shoes). Bring a water bottle.

Outdoor Recess

Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26 Ages: 4 – 6; January 7, 14,

– 8:30 PM Location: Lone Star Lakes Park Age: 18+ (Children welcome with accompanying adult) Cost: $5 Enjoy this hike illuminated by the light of the full moon. We’ll also highlight the nocturnal wildlife we encounter along the way on our nighttime adventure. Dress warmly; flashlights will be provided.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Date: February 13 Time: 7:00 – 9:00AM Location: Driver Age: 18+ (Children welcome with accompanying adult) Cost: Free Join birdwatchers all around the world to count and report details of birds in the area in which they live. Suffolk parks and recreation will be participating in this Driver Naval Radio Transmitting Facility. Bring your own binoculars and spotting scopes if you own a pair.

Archery Clinic

Dates: April 5, 7, 9 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM; 1:00 – 3:00PM Location: Sleepy Hole Park Cost: $65 Ages: 7 – 11 (9am – 11am); 12 – 17 (1pm – 3pm) Would you like to learn archery? Now’s your chance! Take your mind off school and zone in on a different

event and counting birds found at the site of the former 21, 28 Ages: 7 - 11 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Location: Sleepy Hole Park Cost: $5 per class In this outdoor club, (geared towards homeschoolers), we will explore different wildlife topics and build your confidence in outdoor spaces. Participants should wear trail and weather appropriate clothing (including long pants and closed-toe shoes) for exploring the trails. Bring a water bottle. Classes will be held rain or shine!

For more information about Outdoor Recreation, contact Nakiesha Bridgers at 757-514-4518.

Outdoor Adventures Field Trips

You can discover an abundance of adventure in the Great Outdoors here in Suffolk! Our hands-on educational/ recreational programs can include activities such as hiking, canoeing, archery, and wildlife viewing at venues such as Sleepy Hole, Bennet’s Creek, Lone Star Lakes, and Lake Meade parks. Our park programs will provide unforgettable outdoor experiences and activities that are sure to captivate participants of all ages. Looking for a specific program? Inquire to see if we can create the perfect program for you or your group! For more information on our outdoor programs, contact Nakiesha Bridgers at 757.514.4518 or via email at nbridgers@suffolkva.us.