Nature All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.
Symbiotic Friends in Nature
Nature
(4-Adult) Join us on International Friendship Day as we observe all of the different friendships in nature. There are many organisms that rely on different species in order to survive. , We will pay tribute to these unique pairs and their importance through a hike and a fun craft.
Burke Lake Park
1--1 hour program Location Day Time Burke Lake Pk Sa 10am
Code ZTB.U5AP
Date $ 7/30 $10/ea.
Dye It Up!
(5-Adult) Learn to make and use natural dyes to transform your boring white shirts into colorful masterpieces. Please bring your own white t-shirt or other white fabric to the class.
7315 Ox Road Fairfax Station, Va. 22039 703-323-6600 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelake Burke Lake Park is over 800 acres and home to the largest lake in Fairfax County. This lake is around 218 acres and hosts a wild variety of wildlife. Surrounding the lake is an Oak-Hickory forest which includes streams, meadows and vernal pools. All these unique habitats are a great resource for our nature programs. Park grounds are open dawn till dusk daily.
1--1 hour 30 minute program Location Day Time Code Burke Lake Pk Su 9am ZFY.E26J Burke Lake Pk Sa 9am ZFY.5T02
Adult Programs Drawing and Learning about Animal Tracks & Signs
(16-Adult) Learning how to look for and draw animal tracks and signs can add interest to your nature journaling. In addition to footprints, we will discuss other signs such as rubbings, nests, egg cases, feathers and more. Hike in search of animal signs, then return to the classroom to draw or paint with colored pencil or watercolor.
Family/All Ages Foraging for Wild Edibles
(9-Adult) Can you tell the difference between a sweet Wild Strawberry and a bitter Mock Strawberry? Learn to identify wild edibles like Serviceberry, Chicken of the Woods (its fungus!), and Garlic Mustard. Take a hike and see what you can spot around the Lake! 1--1 hour 30 minute program Location Day
Time
Code
Date
Burke Lake Pk Sa Burke Lake Pk Sa
9am 9am
8Y3.CFD1 8Y3.ZQPV
6/4 8/13
$ $10/ea. $10/ea.
Campfire Saturdays - Summer
(4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes S’mores. Topics vary by date: 6/4 Bats, 7/9 Fireflies, 7/30 Bats, 8/20 Nocturnal Symphony. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1--1 hour 30 minute campfire Location Day
Time
Code
Date
Burke Lake Pk Burke Lake Pk Burke Lake Pk Burke Lake Pk
8pm 8pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
NS6.LWF7 NS6.T6EY NS6.VQMV NS6.BQNP
6/4 7/9 7/30 8/20
Sa Sa Sa Sa
$ $10/ea. $10/ea. $10/ea. $10/ea.
Campfire Saturdays-Stargazing
(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other nightsky features. Our astronomical naturalist identifies the stars for you and will have some telescopes for you to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S’mores ingredients provided; hot dogs welcome. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1--1 hour 30 minute campfire Location Day
Time
Code
Date
Burke Lake Pk Sa Burke Lake Pk Sa
8:30pm 7:30pm
395.LJE0 395.SBNR
6/11 8/13
80
Date $ 8/7 $10/ea. 8/27 $10/ea.
$ $10/ea. $10/ea.
Grow Your Own Native Plant
(4-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn about some of the native plants in our park and why they’re so important. Learn how you can help our native ecosystems stay healthy and strong. Then plant your own native plant to take home and grow, so you can educate your friends and family too! 1--1 hour 30 minute program Location Day
Time
Code
Date
Burke Lake Pk Su Burke Lake Pk Su Burke Lake Pk Sa
1pm 12pm 1pm
F34.BVML F34.LNEC F34.Y0JV
6/26 7/24 8/27
$
1--2 hour program Location Day Time Burke Lake Pk Sa 9am Burke Lake Pk Su 9am
Code DEA.Z5UH DEA.TZLW
Date $ 6/11 $25/ea. 7/17 $25/ea.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Walney Visitor Center
$10/ea. $10/ea. $10/ea.
Lake Life
(2-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy. We will search for, catch and release tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs and other creatures. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1--1 hour program Location Day
Time
Code
Date
Burke Lake Pk Sa Burke Lake Pk Su Burke Lake Pk Sa
12pm 11am 10am
ARL.SFLO ARL.L0VQ ARL.W3L0
7/16 7/31 8/20
$ $8/ea. $8/ea. $8/ea.
Life in the Underworld
(4-Adult) Come and explore the “underworld” under fallen logs. Discover what lives under the forest floor; bugs, fungus, salamanders and more! Collect, examine and identify creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations. 1--1 hour program Location Day
Time
Code
Date
Burke Lake Pk Sa
10am
6JA.U0QZ
7/23
$ $8/ea.
5040 Walney Rd. Chantilly, Va. 20151 703-631-0013 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl 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: • Historic structures and foundations: dairy foundation, Spring house, Icehouse foundation and Smokehouse • Gardens • Meadow and pond • Woodland trails • Kid-friendly red wagon sandboxes
Hours and Admission
Open Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). Programs meet at the Walney Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Grounds open dawn to dusk.
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Summer 2022
