Science/Technology All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.
Homeschool ScienceIntroduction to Ornithology
Science and Technology
(6-12 yrs.) Explore how bird adaptations allow birds to live in their chosen ecosystem. Study the parks collection of preserved specimens. Followed by outdoor observations and exploration using field tools to learn identification and classification.
Some classes may have supply fees so check class descriptions for details. Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class and are non-refundable.
Boardwalk Astronomy
STAA
(8-Adult) Join park naturalists as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered. STAA
Day Time
Code
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HuntMdws
Sa
TTM.PXFA
11/12
7pm
STAA
(8-Adult) The Moon is as old as the Earth, and its surface is marked by craters and lava flows billions of years old. Explore these lunar features through a high-powered telescope and learn about their origins. See where the Apollo lunar landings occurred, and discuss what the astronauts found. Class meets rain or shine with alternate viewing sessions available for cloudy days. Advance registration required, no walk-in registration available. Location
1--1 hour program--$8 Day Time
TurnerFarmPk W
7:30pm
Code
Begin
54A.PDQS
11/30
$ FEE B
Fall Engineering Challenge
(6-11 yrs.) Challenge your engineering skills as we explore construction techniques and put them into real world practice to save the three little pigs from the big bad wolf. Fee AJ
1--1 hour program--$10
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
HiddenOaks
Sa
L96.8M2U
11/5
1pm
$ Fee AJ
Find Your Way in the Night Sky: Intro to Star Maps
(8-Adult) This presentation will cover an introduction to sky coordinates, how astronomical objects are represented on maps of the sky, and how to read star maps to find your way among the stars in the sky. The talk will be illustrated by a variety of star atlases. The classroom discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. The course is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner Farm Park. FEE B Location
1--1 hour program--$8 Day Time
TurnerFarmPk M
7:30pm
Code
Begin
837.MG6U
9/19
$ FEE B
Homeschool Science - Intro to Stellar Astronomy
(6-12 yrs.) Join a park naturalist to learn about this branch of astronomy that studies stars including how they are formed, what they are made of, and their life cycle. Learn the myths and legends behind well-known constellations. STAA
Day Time
Code
Begin
HuntMdws
F
EUU.ZYY1
10/28
Fall 2022
6:30pm
Code
Begin
M
F32.BP2M
9/12
FEE T Location
10am
$ STAA
1--1 hour 30 minute program--$11 Day Time
TurnerFarmPk W
7:30pm
Code
Begin
58B.7IXX
10/12
$ FEE T
Introduction to Astronomy Homeschool ScienceVertebrate Classification
(6-12 yrs.) How does an animals body covering, like fur, feathers or scales, help it to survive? Learn the how mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish are classified. We use outdoor exploration, observation and lab skills to explore this topic. STAA
1--2 hour program--$14
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
HuntMdws HuntMdws
T M
85D.ZSOS 85D.BM66
9/20 11/21
1pm 1pm
$ STAA STAA
Homeschool ScienceEnvironmental Engineers
(6-12 yrs.) Did you know that beavers are a keystone species and they created the wetland habitat at Huntley? Learn about what a keystone species is, the beavers life cycle, adaptations and impact on the environment. We use outdoor exploration, observation and lab skills to explore this topic. STAA
1--2 hour program--$14
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
HuntMdws
M
981.SPKQ
12/5
1pm
$ STAA
FEE B Location
1--1 hour program--$8 Day Time
TurnerFarmPk W TurnerFarmPk W
1--2 hour program--$14
$
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
STAA
HuntMdws HuntMdws
T Th
331.FV7W 331.VZW5
10/4 11/10
$ STAA STAA
7:30pm 7:30pm
Code
Begin
C83.X47K C83.EE56
9/28 11/9
$ FEE B FEE B
Meteorites-Exploring Visitors from Space
(8-Adult) This class is an introduction to meteorites, including what they are and where they have been. Participants will be able to examine actual meteorites including specimens from the Moon and Mars. The discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. The course will be held in the Roll-Top observatory classroom at Turner Farm Park. FEE B
1--1 hour program--$8 Day Time
TurnerFarmPk W
(6-12 yrs.) Discover why insects and their partners, bugs, shouldn’t be overlooked. These amazing creatures help the ecosystems they live in stay healthy. Join a naturalist to explore the diverse habitats of Huntley Meadows Park to learn about insects and their usefulness using scientific instruments and observation. Examine preserved specimens followed by outdoor exploration to find and identify live insects.
12pm 1pm
(8-Adult) This course provides a general introduction to some fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. We will discuss the basic types of astronomical objects from the small to the large, the motions of the planets and stars, and interesting phenomena in the night sky. The classroom discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. The course is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner.
Location
Homeschool ScienceIntroduction to Entomology
STAA
1--2 hour program--$14
Location
Day Time
HuntMdws
(8-Adult) This course goes into introductory basics of astronomy, observing the sky, and what you need to know to setup and use your telescope. Will provide hands-on use of telescopes and observing objects in the sky in the Roll-Top Observatory if the weather allows. Attendees can bring their own telescope for assistance and advice. Advance registration required, no walk-in registration available.
$
Exploring the Moon
FEE B
Location
Intro to Telescopes
1--2 hour program--$14
Location
1--2 hour program--$14
7:30pm
Code
Begin
C90.AI25
10/19
$ FEE B
NASA Space Discovery
(8-12 yrs.) Set your future space explorers on a trajectory from out Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system in this SciGenius class. Students learn about living in space, getting away from gravity, looking for space phenomena and building rockets in this hands-on class, bring them closer to the stars, planets, comets and more. DXVQ
10--55 minute lessons--$212
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
SpHillREC
Th
7K2.4YW3
9/22
More classes online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
6pm
$ DXVQ
105
