Walker Nature Center
A LOOK INSIDE • Reston BioBlitz 3 • Calendar 4 • Kids’ Corner 6 • Holiday Open House 8
Nature Notes DECEMBER By Sharon Gurtz
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Woodchucks hibernate. Waterfowl populations peak. Red Foxes begin searching for mates. American Hollies have bright red berries.
JANUARY • • • •
Bald Eagles begin to nest. Great Horned Owls begin breeding. Hermit Thrush and Kinglets can be seen. White-throated Sparrows forage in flocks.
FEBRUARY • • • •
Witchhazel blooms. Woodfern are evergreen. Look for animal tracks in the snow. Running Cedar is evergreen on the forest floor.
BRANCHING OUT Hidden Treasures in Winter By Susan Sims
Winter ushers in various opportunities to celebrate family traditions, engage in snow sports and cuddle up to a warm fire. It also provides unique insight to a hidden world in our surrounding forests. Leaves fall from deciduous trees and give us the chance to discover secretive shelters, tree structure and signs of animal life.
So That’s What a Squirrel House Looks Like When the leaves fall from trees in the fall and into the winter, we’re treated to a special surprise we don’t always see during other seasons – animal shelters. Look high up into the exposed canopy, and you’ll likely notice a sphere-shaped pile of dry leaves and twigs called a drey. Eastern Grey Squirrels, like the Walker Nature Center’s very own Earl the Squirrel, build dreys in tree tops and tree notches at heights of 30 – 40 feet. They line the inside with cozy materials including grass and moss. Yet, squirrel nests aren’t the only shelters you’ll see this winter.
Take notice of tree crevices and cavities exposed by leaf-fall and you may spot other tree dwelling species such as the Common Raccoon, Big Brown Bat and many species of birds, including Reston’s official bird, the Pileated Woodpecker. Cavities provide important habitat for many animals, whether they are in a standing dead tree, called a snag, a log on the ground or in the trunk of a living tree.
Trees Tell Stories Too Leaf-fall provides a chance to learn more about a tree’s growth from a little seed into a mature tree. Look for scars on tree bark and along branches and limbs. Scarring occurs when a tree is trying to overcome environmental stress. Strong winds can snap limbs or damage bark, and in response, the tree will scar over to protect itself from exposure and decay. Scars are often rough and patchy. Sometimes, trees will survive a lightning strike and observers might spot a vertical scar running down the tree. Insects can also cause tree damage from boring or girdling the bark.
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You can learn a lot by examining the overall silhouette of the tree to see how weather has impacted its growth. If it has significant bends to the trunk, it may be in the path of strong winds. Storms can bend and twist trees changing the overall shape of the plant. Taking tree rubbings is an interesting way to document observations. Listen carefully to hear trees creak with the wind or the weight of snow and ice.
Enjoy year-round access to trails, free parking and restroom facilities dawn to dusk.
FEATURES
72 acres of forested land, a picnic pavilion, demonstration gardens, educational signage, a campfire ring, two streams, a pond, the entrance to 44-acre Lake Audubon and an interpretive green building, known as Nature House.
Another gem of winter trees are buds. Look closely at the trees in the forest to see little bumps on the limbs. These are the leaves and flowers snugly tucked in and waiting for spring. When the weather warms, they will be ready to burst and start working on producing new leaves for another cycle.
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Winter is a fun time to identify signs of animal life. Look for footprints in the snow to see where animals travel. It’s easy to spot deer footprints in Reston’s snow. Deer prints look like two wide exclamation points, between three and six inches long. Count how many different tracks you see, and you might get a good idea of how many deer are in a herd. Birds leave prints too, not only with their feet, but their wings. Look for wing impressions in the snow, left behind when hunting raptors, like the Barred Owl or Red-shouldered Hawk, graze the snow while hunting prey. We may not notice the small creatures in the snow, but many raptors have incredible vision and auditory abilities that help them identify their prey.
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Winter is a perfect time to look for dropped deer antlers, too. Male White-tailed Deer will begin to shed their antlers in January, providing a rich source of minerals to small mammals, including the Eastern Grey Squirrel and other small rodents that nibble on them for calcium. Winter can be chilly, but it provides many opportunities to discover the secrets of the forest while it prepares for new beginnings. So put on your boots, grab your coat and see what you can find on the trails. Every season is a season to explore.
Save the Date
Please and Thank You By Katie Shaw
June 2, 2018 (Rain or Shine) • Scientists, naturalists and volunteers invited • Reston
Volunteers and donors play essential roles in Nature Center operations and environmental stewardship in Reston. We are especially grateful to the 82 volunteers who helped us celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Halloween Trail event. If you’d like to catch the volunteer spirit, contact habrock@reston.org or fill out the volunteer application at www.reston.org.
Reston’s First BioBlitz
Charitable donations are gratefully received by our 501c3 supporting organization, Friends of Reston, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191 or donate online at www.friendsofreston.org. Include a note that your donation is for the Nature Center. You will receive a letter for tax purposes.
Donors: A bioblitz is a quick, but intense, biotic survey completed within a 24 hour period. Consider it a snap shot of what plants and wildlife are found in a certain place during that period of time. Contact: pgreenberg@reston.org 703-435-6552. More details will follow.
Pileated Woodpecker By Dana Ann Scheurer
Limited Edition Prints (16” x 20”, unframed) $110 Holiday Sale through 12/30/2017 (Regular price $125) Small, Framed Print (4” x 5”, no text) $30 Notecards, Single $3, 6-pack $15 Did you know the Pileated Woodpecker is Reston’s Official Bird? Give the gift of this beautiful bird or hang one proudly in your home this holiday season. On sale exclusively at Nature House where the original watercolor is part of the permanent collection. Scheurer has created many fine pieces of art for Reston. Her work includes a mural at Reston Town Center and the Nature House 5K logo. She is one of the longest attending artists in the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Visit www.danascheurer.com.
Better Said Than Done, Charlie & Julie Bond, Girl Scout Troop 1632, Localist Corporation, Reston Garden Club and Reston Farm Market
Volunteers:
Akil Alexander; Selina Al-Shihabi; Andrea Armstrong; Lorenzo Ayala; Andy Bautista; David & Joanne Bauer; Sue Beffel; Himanshu, Arna & Mansi Bhardwaj; Julie & Charlie Bond; Rhea & Yvette Braganza; Jen Brandt; BSA Troop 51; Lily Buro; Bill Burton; Alexander Busch; Anne Cannizzaro; Mariana Couto; Freya DeCola; Marilyn Dicke; Brittany Duarte; Helen Ehrich; Paula Escobar; Joanna Faust; June Ferrara; Michael & Melissa Gildea; Janine Greenwood; Ryan Gurtz; Iman Hadji; Carol & Jay Hadlock; Todd & Jane Harding; Anakim Herbas; Nancy Herwig; Rick & Robin Hogan; Katy Holl; Javaia & Mishal Khattak; Kayla Kline; Leanna Kirkland; Hana Kovaci; Emily Laiti; Paulette Lincoln-Baker; Paige Linkins; Omar Lopez; John & Fran Lovaas; Mandy Luu; Mira Manalastas; Ebony Manns; Steven Matthews-Rurak; Sharon McHugh; Isaac Aaron Mills; Arlene Montgomery; Bob Mowbray; Tanja & Becky Nelson; Maianh Nguyen; Caleb Noll; Kyle Nordelt; Nathan Olson; Terri Ostrowski; Ciarra Owen; Barbara Paolucci; Ellen Perrins; Julia Persing; Hajra Qazi; Jessica Ramirez; Tara Ravishankar; Greg Reinfeld; Emerson Rivas; Gustavo & Mayra Rodriguez; Afifa Roohi; Lesley Sanchez; Salma Saout; Jim Seret; Michelle Shea; Jill, Mika & Chris Showiak; Barbara Small; Elaine Sommer; Rachel Strohecker; Katie Strong; Andrea Toledo; Brenda Van Doorn; Jessica Walker; Verna Webb; Tanisha White; Eskarleth Wierna; Isabella Wyland; Lucy Zou HOLIDAY WISH LIST: Check out our Amazon.com wish list. Under “Accounts & Lists”; select “Find a List or Registry.” Type “Walker Nature Center” into the name field. Purchase an item on the spot and have it shipped directly to us as a gift, so we will know who to thank— unless you’d like us to think it came from Santa.
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WALKER NATURE C Register online with WebTrac www.restonwebtrac.org
Advance registration, including payment, is required for all nature activities unless otherwise noted. A WebTrac account is required for online registration. New accounts may take up to two business days for approval. If you have questions, need assistance or prefer not to register online, contact naturecenter@reston.org or 703-476-9689 ext. 3.
All programs will be held at the Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, unless otherwise noted. Refunds are available with two weeks’ notice or if we cancel for any reason. Activities may be canceled due to severe weather, severe weather warnings or low enrollment. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
DECEMBER
WINTER WREATH WORKSHOP
Start your holiday decorating by making a festive wreath for your home. Listen to seasonal music and enjoy mulled cider and cookies. All supplies provided. When registering, please indicate the number of people in your party and how many wreaths you would like to make. Register by November 29. 406011012 12/2 Sat 10:30 am–12:00 pm Or 1:00 pm–2:30 pm All Ages $20/wreath RA members, $25/wreath Non-members WHITE WINTER
White can be a common color seen in winter. Learn about the many types of ice and snow. Create winter inspired art, and make a snowman that will not melt. Register by December 1. 406111001 Mon 12/4 10:00 am–11:00 am OR Tue 12/5 10:00 am–11:00 am Ages 18-35 months $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member WINTER WOODPECKERS
Woodpeckers love to search the trees for food, even during winter. Learn about woodpeckers and other birds that peck on trees. Take a short hike to look for their homes and make a fun craft. Register by December 10. 406121008 12/13 Wed 10:00 am–11:00 am Or 1:30 pm–2:30 pm Ages 3-5 $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member
KIDS’ CANDLEMAKING WORKSHOP
HIBERNATION PARTY
Bring a little glow to your winter. Learn where wax comes from and discover how candles are made. Dip a pair of candles and decorate a pillar candle with natural materials. Keep your candles for yourself or give them away as gifts. There will be music and refreshments while we work. All supplies provided. Register by December 12.
Wear your pajamas to the Nature Center. Celebrate the hibernating animals that snooze through winter with stories, treats and stuffed animal snuggles. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and make it a homemade den. Register by January 5.
406131012 12/15 Fri 6:30 pm–7:30 pm Ages 5-12 $12/RA member, $16/Non-member
HOMES IN HOLES CANDLEMAKING WORKSHOP
Craft your own soothing candles with beeswax, soy flakes and high-quality fragrance oils. Your set will include scented candles and beeswax rolled candles. Enjoy holiday themed refreshments and music while you work. All supplies included. Register by December 13. 406201012 12/16 Sat 10:30 am–12:00 pm Adults $15/RA members, $20/Non-members
JANUARY WINTER BIRD COUNT
Join us for a half-day annual bird count throughout Reston’s natural areas. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping obtain important information about our feathered friends. Volunteers are invited to enjoy a free lunch, tally results and swap stories back at Nature House following the count from noon to 12:30 p.m. Register by January 3. 106201205 1/6 Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Adults Free
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106111001 Mon 1/8 10:00 am–11:00 am OR Tue 1/9 10:00 am–11:00 am Ages 18-35 months $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member
In the winter, it is easy to spot nests and find the holes where animals live. Look high and low, in the trees and on the ground to find the homes of our four-footed and feathered friends. Wear warm clothes and winter footwear. After our walk, warm up with a winter snack and hear a beautiful felt-board story. Register by January 10. 106121008 1/13 Sat 10:30 am–11:30 am Ages 3-5 $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member WINTER SKY
Winter is a great time for viewing the moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Learn about the stars and folklore associated with these celestial objects. Stay warm with a hot beverage on this “cool” night. Register by January 16. Cloud dates are January 20 and 21. 106011008 1/19 Fri 7:00 pm–8:30 pm All Ages $6/RA members, $8/Non-members
CENTER CALENDAR ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: SUSTAINABLE
Chef Rick Bayless, Illinois farmers and sustainable food movement pioneers in Chicago delve into changes that could affect what we eat in the future. See how these leaders are determined to fix the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system. This award-winning film follows the success of one farmer who transforms his profitless wasteland into a productive and profitable legacy for his son and future generations. Copresented by Friends of Reston. Registration recommended by January 25. (96 min.) 106201051 Fri Adults
1/26 7:00 pm–9:00 pm Free, $5 suggested donation
BUILD A BIRDHOUSE
Would you like to help create habitat, support native species and discover birdwatching? Practice some basic woodworking skills while you make your own birdhouse. Afterwards, take a short bird walk to identify some of our feathered friends by their colors and calls. Register by January 27. 106131012 1/29 Monday 11:00 am–12:00 am Ages 7-12 $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member
FEBRUARY
RASER PRESENTATION: Reston’s Annual State of the Environment Report
Reston’s Environmental Advisory Committee presents the findings and recommendations of the first annual RASER Report. RASER reflects more than 1,000 hours of research by volunteer scientists, citizen scientists and RA staff. The report covers topics such as water resources, wildlife, air quality and more. It is intended to inform RA and the public about environmental concerns and trends as Reston continues to grow and change. 106201006 Wed Adults
2/1 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Free
SHADOW PUPPET PRODUCTION
Have you seen your shadow lately? Play with light and shadow. See how shadow hand puppets can form your favorite animals. Can a groundhog really predict the coming of spring by looking for its shadow?
Make a shadow craft and enjoy a snack that might be served for Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog of all. Register by January 31. 106121008 2/2 Fri 10:00 am–11:00 am Ages 3-5 $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member CREATURES OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
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 entertaining programs and has presented at the Smithsonian Discovery Theater. Register by February 8. 106011008 2/11 Sun 1:30–2:30 p.m. OR 3–4 p.m. All Ages $8/RA member, $12/Non-member NATURALLY YOURS VALENTINES
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Nature Center. Enjoy a tasty treat, make a homemade card and a special present using natural materials to take home. Did you know nature is full of heart-shaped objects? Take a walk and see how many we can find. Register by February 9. 106111001 Mon 2/12 10:00 am–11:00 am OR Tue 2/13 10:00 am–11:00 am Ages 18-35 months $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: E-BIRD WORKSHOP
Whether you are an expert or beginner birder, learn about this fun, world-wide citizen science event and the online tool used to document and share bird sightings, e-Bird. There will be a short presentation, followed by a bird walk and data inputting demonstration. We need your help to document and track Reston’s bird population. Register by February 14.
BIRD WALK: RESTON’S LAKES AND WATERFOWL TOUR 2/18 Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Park at the Lake Newport Tennis Courts, 11452 Baron Cameron Avenue, located off Brown’s Chapel Road. Adults Free We will explore Lake Newport, then caravan to Reston’s other lakes. ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: CITY OF TREES
A complex tale of social justice, urban forestry and community politics, this award-winning film portrays the struggles of a DC non-profit to challenge the cycle of poverty and violence in blighted urban areas by implementing an ambitious “green jobs” program that hires 150 unemployed residents to plant trees in underserved parks. Copresented by Friends of Reston. Registration recommended by February 22. (76 min.) 106201051 Fri Adults
2/23 7:00 pm– 9:00 pm Free, $5 suggested donation
Sustainability Works: Rethinking Business as Usual
Join this four-week discussion course designed to help your organization respond to the need for systems-level change that benefits people and the planet. Gain the information and inspiration needed to engage your team, and create a plan to advance sustainability in your business. If your sustainability efforts are underway, this course offers an opportunity to fine-tune your goals and involve new stakeholders. A book of readings will form the basis of each discussion. You will be contacted to pick up your book when it arrives. Register by February 12. Facilitators: Caitlin & Kathleen Lundquist. 106201004 2/26-3/19 Mondays 7:00–8:30 pm Adults $50/member, $58/non-member
106011008 2/17 Sat 10:30 am–12:30 pm Ages 10 - Adult Free
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Pine Cone Gnomes Materials
• Pine cones (Virginia Pine cones work best.) • Felt or construction paper • Pipe cleaners • Glue gun • 1-inch wooden beads or light colored balls • Colored pencils or thin markers
Directions 1. Bake your pine cones for two hours at 250 degrees. If you use craft store cones, skip this step. 2. Draw a face on the beads, using colored pencils or thin markers. 3. Cut wide triangles out of felt for the hats (about 2” tall). Shape hat in a cone and glue together. Trim hat if necessary. Glue hat on wooden bead. 4. Cut lengths of pipe cleaner for arms. Glue them into the middle of the cone so that about an inch sticks out. 5. Cut mitten shapes out of felt. Glue them onto the pipe cleaner arms for hands. 6. Glue a heart shaped piece of felt on the bottom of the cone to look like feet. 7. For better balance, glue a piece of cardboard or a penny to the bottom as a base.
Winter Family Fun
By Earl the Squirrel (with help from Abby Stocking and Idalina Walker)
Something I’ve noticed out in the woods is that not everyone is a fan of winter. Maybe it’s the cold. Maybe it’s because the days are short and the nights seem long. It always feels like some of my neighbors totally disappear for the entire season. Autumn will always be my favorite season. There’s no beating the time of year when acorns and nuts fall like raindrops. But I think winter can be pretty cool, too. It’s the time when my squirrel family and I get to do different things than we do the rest of the year. We enjoy hopping through the snow, curling up under a warm leaf blanket inside our nest and going on scavenger hunts looking for buried acorns. We don’t let the cold bother us too much since we have our extra warm coat of fur. Winter can be a lot of fun!
Earl’s Five Picks for Family Fun • Take a winter walk. Look for squirrel nests, called dreys, in the trees by spotting a bunch of leaves clumped together high in the branches. • Play in the snow. Can you build a snow-squirrel? • Go on a scavenger hunt. I hear there are activity sheets inside Nature House that you can use. • Search the sky for constellations. Winter is usually the best for nighttime stargazing and you don’t have to stay up that late. • Cuddle up together and watch a movie. (I recommend the Ice Age movies. Watch for scenes starring the prehistoric squirrel.)
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Kids’ Corner
20th Anniversary was a Howlin’ Good Time By Katie Shaw, Creative Director and Head Script Writer
As Halloween rolls around, a cast and crew of 100 staff and volunteers work like elves on Christmas Eve to produce one of Reston’ most beloved and legendary events, the Halloween House and Trick-or-Treat Trail. Long before Nature House, this event was dubbed the Halloween Trail. It debuted in 1996, and this October we celebrated its 20th anniversary. For those of you with a gift for math, you’re probably wondering how it could be the 20th anniversary. There were two years we couldn’t do the event; one was a happy occasion when Nature House was under construction in 2009, and the other was truly frightful—the DC snipers were on a rampage in 2002. Here’s a peek behind the scenes and some fun facts. The longest running house character is Dr. Abby Normal, the Mad Scientist, aka Abby Stocking, well known for her wacky hair and dry ice experiments. She is assisted by one of the event’s longest running volunteers Bob Mowbray who plays Beaker. The only character who’s been at all twenty years is the troll. Sharon Gurtz not only plays an adorable Cat in the Hat, she is chief procurement officer, purchasing over 70 pounds of treats, hundreds of yards of spider webbing and enough batteries to get Reston through a hurricane. An entire wall in the Nature House basement is dedicated for Halloween costumes and decorations, floor to ceiling. Mark Jarrell, Mr. Halloween, is head special effects and props man. Halloween is his favorite holiday. He really puts his artistic skills to good use. If you need something to be suspended in midair or look like it’s 500 years old, Mark’s your man. Idalina Walker is chief Harry Potter consultant. She played an inspired Hagrid under shoulder pads borrowed from a football coach. Former Weed Warrior’s beard came in handy for this role. It was the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter this year, too. Special recognition goes to Nancy Herwig, Claudia Thompson-Deahl, Tara Wintermeyer, John & Fran Lovaas and yours truly who worked the first Halloween Trail and came back to make this year’s event a huge success.
Native Spotlight: EVERGREENS FOR WINTER
By Sharon Gurtz
If you are like me, you enjoy looking out your window on a frosty winter morning and seeing green staring back at you. Evergreen plants not only add color to the landscape but can be critically important for wintering wildlife. If food is available, protective cover may be the important factor determining the fate of animals during harsh winter weather.
American holly (Ilex opaca) Ait. Photographer: Rebekah D. Wallace Organization: University of Georgia https://www.forestryimages.org/
We are fortunate that Reston’s natural areas have a variety of woody shrubs and trees that animals can use for cover. In winter, evergreens often become the protection that animals need. I thoroughly enjoy watching the birds at my home feeders and am fortunate to have a few American Holly trees near my house. Songbirds use them as shelter both from the weather and from the beady eyes of hawks soaring overhead. Native evergreens are not nearly as numerous as deciduous species, but are great replacements for banned invasive species such as Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii). You can add color to your view while attracting wildlife if you can plant some of these species.
Recommended Native Evergreen Trees
American Holly (Ilex opaca): A common beauty with red winter berries and dark green pointed foliage. The berries will be eaten by birds but are less than preferred (somewhat like liver in my personal diet). Large flocks of robins can sometimes be seen foraging on these berries late in the winter when other food sources have been depleted. Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana): Sweetbay Magnolia are semi-evergreen, growing 12-30 feet tall. The larger Southern Magnolia (M. grandiflora) is native in North Carolina and farther south but is naturalized in Virginia. Magnolias offer a gorgeous spring bloom, nice leathery green leaves and seeds that are a good source of food for birds in the fall. Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana): An aromatic tree growing to 30-40 feet. Berries are consumed by over 50 species of birds, including the Cedar Waxwing, named for this tree.
Recommended Native Evergreen Shrubs
Inkberry (Ilex glabra): Utilized in ornamental plantings, it can be used in some situations as a foundation shrub. Grows 5-8 feet, but smaller cultivars are available. Attracts birds and is of value to pollinators such as bees. Rhododendron: (Rhododendron maximum): Late spring flowering shrub growing to 15-20 feet. It can form a dense understory thicket. Especially common in the Southern Appalachians but varieties can be used locally in well-drained, acid soils. Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia): A beautiful shrub flowering in June to July. Mountain Laurel can be challenging to get established but thrives in the right setting.
Other Evergreen Plants
Don’t forget about ferns if you want some evergreen plants that hug the ground. The Nature Center recommends Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) and Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides). Enjoy the winter, and if you can provide some evergreen cover in your landscape, not only will the wildlife thank you, but you will be rewarded when you look out your window.
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Sunday, December 3 1:00-3:00 p.m. FREE Bring your family, bring a friend for… ⁕ ⁕ ⁕ ⁕ ⁕ ⁕ ⁕
Refreshments Live holiday music from MSE Productions Ornament making with natural materials On sale items in the Nature Center gift area Handmade, reusable shopping bags from the Virginia Green Baggers Book signing with Watt Hamlett of Reston A to Z Photo opps with mascots Walker the Woodpecker and Myrtle the Turtle
There will be a special sing-along at 2:30 p.m. to share our holiday spirit.
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