Branching Out Summer 2023

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• Calendar 4

• Kids’ Corner 6

• Living with Mosquitoes 7

• Nature Camps 8

Nature Notes

JUNE

• Eastern Red-backed Salamanders lay eggs.

• White-tailed Deer fawns are born.

• Butterfly Weed, Threadleaf Coreopsis, and Bee Balm bloom.

• Possumhaw and Mapleleaf Viburnums bloom.

• June 21-Summer Solstice-Longest Day and Summer begins.

JULY

• Fireflies and bats are active in the night sky.

• Eastern Ratsnakes lay eggs.

• Cardinal Flower and Sweet Pepperbush bloom.

• Ghost Pipe, which lacks chlorophyll, grows in deep woods.

• July 28-29-Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower peaks.

AUGUST

• Great Spangled Fritillary butterflies are seen.

• Black-eyed Susans and Coral Bells are in bloom.

• Listen for katydids and annual cicadas calling in the evening.

• Blackberries are ripe.

• August 31-Full moon will be a Super Blue Moon.

BRANCHING OUT

Meet the Team Behind the Green

The Walker Nature Center is a special place that provides habitat for native wildlife, gathering spaces for the community and educational opportunities for Reston residents. It takes a small and crafty team to manage the Center. Read on to learn more about the people keeping things green.

We’re excited to announce the arrival of our new Walker Nature Center Manager, Ken Rosenthal. Ken brings over 20 years’ experience working in nature and outdoor education, community outreach, and program and park management. Some highlights include experience at Cleveland Metroparks, Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington, VA. Ken has a bachelor’s degree in biology, is an active member of the National Association for Interpretation and a Virginia Master Naturalist. Ken previously worked for the Walker Nature Center as the Naturalist eight years prior and is returning to carry on the torch.

Ken is stepping into the role following the retirement of Katie Shaw who dedicated nearly 32 years of service to the Walker Nature Center and led the capital projects charge that resulted in Nature House’s construction in 2009. Her heart and dedication to the center are visible every day, and we wish her the very best in her next chapter.

Ken stated, “I’m excited to be joining the team at Walker Nature Center and for the opportunity to carry forward the mission of education through programming and interpretive activities that build a lifelong love of nature.” He will ensure day-to-day operations, budgets, safety and strategic goals are implemented on behalf of the Nature Center.

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A LOOK INSIDE
Walker Nature Center
Summer | 23 | Volume Twenty-three

WALKER NATURE CENTER

11450 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191

Dawn to dusk, enjoy year-round access to trails, restrooms and free parking.

CONTACT

703-476-9689

naturecenter@reston.org

FEATURES

72 acres of forested land, a picnic pavilion, demonstration gardens, educational signage, a fire ring, two streams, a pond, a Little Free Library, the entrance to 44-acre Lake Audubon and our education building, known as Nature House.

NATURE HOUSE HOURS

Mon. & Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunday 1– 4 p.m.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES:

June 19 Juneteenth Observed

July 4 Independence Day

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Groups: Please call ahead to arrange your visit. Branching Out is a quarterly publication of the Walker Nature Center (WNC), owned and operated by Reston Association.

mission of the WNC is to foster an environmental stewardship ethic in the community. It is named after Reston’s first Open Space and Nature Center Director, Vernon J. Walker.

Meet the Team Behind the Green continued from page 1

Another new addition to the team is Caretaker Dustin Parker. Dustin has stepped into the role of Caretaker following the departure of Mark Jarrell. Mark served in the role for 14 years and headed out west to pursue new adventures. Dustin comes to us by way of Michigan and is a true lover of the outdoors.

Dustin served in the United States Marines as a Spanish Linguist and earned his associate degree in Spanish Language. He’s currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. He can frequently be found ensuring safe access to our paved and natural trails, maintaining and stewarding the surrounding 72 acres or taking care of our resident Eastern Box Turtle and Red Cornsnake. Ken and Dustin join a team of nature lovers, educators and scientists.

Abby Stocking serves as the Walker Nature Center Naturalist overseeing land management in partnership with Dustin, stewardship and habitat projects and citizen science projects. In her role, she connects with residents and visitors to observe and report on species’ presence and abundance at the Nature Center including leading bluebird monitoring, caterpillar counts and bird walks. When she’s not behind a pair of binoculars or organizing an Eagle Project with scouts, you can find her teaching about various nature topics including frogs, turkeys and native plant landscaping for the home. She’s a familiar face having been integral to Walker Nature Center for the past 16 years.

The nature center is also known for their support of educational programming for school-aged students throughout Reston. This includes field trips that meet Virginia Standards of Learning, homeschool groups and summer camps. These fun, informative and hands-on programs are managed by Environmental Educator Kelly Michienzi. Additionally, Kelly works in coordination with Abby to produce summer camps for ages three to 12. In her capacity she works as a curriculum designer, program manager and a friend to all science educators.

The Walker Nature Center is not only a place to connect and learn about science, it’s also a place to gather with friends and families. Nature House offers multi-purpose room, pavilion and campfire ring rentals. These spaces are organized and managed by Pam Findley. Pam is also responsible for the youth birthday party programming featuring fun topics like nature detectives, arts and crafts and every child’s favoritedinosaurs! Pam previously worked as a part-time Teacher Naturalist supporting field trip programming and special events and joined the team in a full-time capacity over four years ago.

The Walker Nature Center also benefits from the assistance of four part-time Teacher Naturalists who, like magical woodland sprites, appear from time to time to lead birthday parties; setup and tear down events; visit with school groups; manage the front desk and teach educational programs. The small team consists of Emily Cassee, Kim Lowther, Melissa Reisland and Susan Sims. They can usually be found making Play-Doh footprints with children, carrying plants to cars, leading nature-focused birthday parties, and being a smiling face to welcome all visitors to nature house.

Like any good ecosystem it truly takes a team to manage all of the intricacies and details of the nature center. Everyone plays their part, jumping in to support multiple efforts and projects that continue to inspire future generations and care for the surrounding habitat.

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Wildlife Counts and Classes

Ages 16-Adult. Free. Meet at the Nature Center, then explore Reston’s natural areas. Advance registration required at www.restonwebtrac.org.

Summer Bird Count

206201205 6/3

Sat 6:45 a.m. – Noon

Butterfly Class

Learn to identify Reston’s common butterflies and get a basic introduction to their life history.

306201205 7/6

Thu 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Butterfly Count

306201205 7/8

Sat 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Dragonfly Class

Learn to identify Reston’s common dragonflies and get a basic introduction to their behavior.

306201205 8/3

Thu 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dragonfly Count

306201205 8/5

Sat 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

FAIRY FESTIVAL

Please and Thank You

By the time you read this, spring will have sprung! Spring is wonderful for the changes it brings, and it is also a time of great activity at Walker Nature Center, with a plant sale, plantings of native plants, special events, and as always, greeting visitors to Nature House. Volunteers are integral to these activities. We had a record number for plant sales, and volunteers were so important in efficiently helping patrons pick up their flowers. We are very grateful for the volunteers who dug in to help at Reston’s Arbor Day and at our Earth Day Project. They planted 100 trees and shrubs, as well as 80 wildflowers, ferns and grasses. Volunteers also made our Spring Festival and Egg-stravaganza events possible.

If you’re looking for ways to get involved this summer, we have many activities to participate in or volunteer at, including the Fairy Festival on July 15, and a full season of wildlife counts. We are also excited to welcome a full number of counselors and campers (ages 3-12) to our nature camps. If you’d like to volunteer at camp, we have some fun opportunities.

Thanks to our donors:

Julie & Charlie Bond and the Reston Garden Club for the seasonal container gardens, delightful mantel creations, and the lovely floral arrangements at the Welcome Desk; Wetland Studies and Solutions for providing the fish for Kids’ Trout Fishing Day; Friends of Reston and Reston Community Center for our Spring Festival entertainment.

Thanks to our volunteers:

Advance registration required for adults and children over 18 months of age by July 12.

Stroll along a woodland trail, decorated with fairy houses and vote for your favorite. Search for hidden fairies and colorful mushrooms. Sip tea and enjoy a story with the Fairy Queen. Make a craft and do some fairy house construction. Children and adults are encouraged to wear fairy costumes.

306011306 7/15

Sat. 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

All Ages $10/RA Member, $15/Non-member

OPTIONAL FAIRY HOUSE CONTEST- Make a homemade fairy house for a chance to win a prize.

Alex & Max Alfert; Dima Andriyenko; Ayisha Asharaf; Joanne & David Bauer; Matt Bender; Julie & Charlie Bond; AJ & Steve Bowen; Joane Carlson; John Connor; Mike Corrigan; Don Coram; Isabelle D’Achille; Dirk Der Kinderen; Marilyn Dicke; Jody Douglas; Robin Duska; Hafiz Einahas; Jennifer Evidos; Lori Faunce; June Ferrara; Melissa Frost; Linda Fuller; Martha Furniss; Martha Garcia; Corbett Glaros; Sharon Gurtz; Roy Gutta; Lewis Hart; Barbara Heubner; Pete Huffer; Derek Huenneke; Diana Kalaly; Carolina & Francesca Keda; Evan Kim; Adeel Ky; Laurie Lewis; Marjorie Majorenos; Visha Makwana; Sharon McHugh; Meaghan McLaughlin; Ilene & Jim McNeal; Farideh Mimirani; Ande Mitchell; Sara Moezie; John Moyle; Keshav Nair; Isabelle Nam; Ines Nedelcovic; NOVA Trout Unlimited; William O’Brien; Irvin Ortiz; Barbara Paolucci; Ellen Perrins; Sara & Mike Piper; Lucy Rosst; Mehmet San; Yasmine Sana; Dana Scheibe; Karin & Zenon Slawinski; Jim Schoppet; Jim Seret; Lisa Shey; Melissa Shields; Nikolas Stuard; Zack Suhr; Brenda van Doorn; Charlotte Wayner; Matthew Webb; Verna Webb; Ellen and Peter Whalen; Stella Whitney; Brooke Whityney.

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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.

JUNE

OWL PROWL

Meet a wildlife rehabilitator from Secret Garden Birds and Bees for an up-close look at live owls of Virginia. Then prowl the trails in search of the Nature Center’s resident owls. Register by May 30.

206011008 6/2

Fri 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Ages 5-Adult $8/RA Member, $10/Non-member

BIRD COUNT

Sat 6/3

See ad on page 3.

RADICAL REPTILES

Learn about the fascinating world of Reston’s coldblooded creatures. Meet a Box Turtle, make a reptile craft, and walk the trails to look for reptiles and their homes. Register by June 2.

206111001

Mon 6/5 10:00 am – 11:00 am

OR Tue 6/6 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Ages 18-35 months

$8/RA Member, $10/Non-member

KIDS FISHING DERBY

Bring your fishing rod or borrow one of ours to compete in this fun morning of fishing. No experience necessary. We’ll provide bait, prizes and light refreshments. A fishing license is not required for kids. Adults are not permitted to fish during the kids’ time. Register by June 7.

206101302 6/10

Sat 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Lake Audubon Boat Ramp, 2070 Twin Branches Road

Ages 3-15 $8/RA Member, $10/Non-member

MARVELOUS MONARCHS

Monarch butterflies are not only a delight to see, but they have fascinating life cycles. Discover where these insects live and how far they migrate for the winter. Learn how you can support monarchs and go for a walk to look for the plants they need to survive. Register by June 8.

206011008

6/11

Sun 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

All Ages $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member

CELEBRATE SUMMER CAMPFIRE

School is out for the summer! Join us around the campfire. Sing songs, share stories, and enjoy a memorable evening full of fun. Make a campfire cone– a yummy twist on a marshmallow treat. Register by June 13.

206011003

6/16

Fri 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WNC Fire Ring on Soapstone Drive between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road

All Ages $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member

ANIMAL DADS

It’s the month of dads! Do animals have dads? What do animal dads do? Learn how animal dads are like human dads and how they are different. Take a walk through the woods and make a craft. Register by June 14.

206121008

6/17

Sat 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Ages 3-5 $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member

SUNSET STAND UP PADDLE BOARD

Enjoy an evening discovering the fun of stand up paddle boarding on Lake Audubon. Join a naturalist and observe the beauty of the lake and wildlife from a new perspective. Paddle in the glow of sunset. Boats, safety equipment and instruction provided. Register by June 20.

206201007

6/23

Fri 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Lake Audubon Boat Ramp

Ages 16-Adult $25/Member, $30 Non-member

JUNE BIRD WALK: WALKER NATURE CENTER & SNAKEDEN STREAM VALLEY

206201002

6/25

Sun 7:30 am – 10:30 am

FIREFLIES AT NIGHT

What makes those little bugs glow and why do they do it? Learn what they eat and where they live. How can you attract them to your yard? Stroll by Lake Newport and explore Brown’s Chapel Park to catch a glimpse of this bioluminescent phenomenon. Register by June 25.

206011008 6/28

Wed 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Brown’s Chapel Picnic Pavilion, 1575 Brown’s Chapel Rd. Ages 5-Adult $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member

JULY

BUTTERFLY COUNT AND CLASS

Sat 7/8

See ad on page 3.

BUZZING BEES

Flowers are blooming, and bees are gathering nectar and pollen. Get your own antennae and stingers, and fly like a bee. Make a bee craft and taste a honey treat. Look for bees buzzing around flowers. Register by July 7. 306111001

Mon 7/10 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Or Tue 7/11 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pony Barn Pavilion, Triple Crown Rd. & Steeplechase Dr. Ages 18-35 months$8/RA Member, $10/Non-member

FAIRY FESTIVAL

Sat 7/15

See ad on page 3.

BIRD WALK- UPPER GLADE STREAM VALLEY 306201002 7/16

Sun 7:30 am – 10:30 am

Park at WNC Fire Ring, on Soapstone Drive between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road

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Register online with WebTrac www restonwebtrac.org

CAMPFIRE FUN

Gather around a crackling campfire. Sing songs, play a game, hear a story and make a s’more. Register by July 18.

306011003

7/21

Fri 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WNC Fire Ring on Soapstone Dr. between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.

All Ages $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member

KNEE DEEP IN A CREEK

Hot days are perfect for dipping your feet in cool water. Explore Snakeden Branch stream looking for frogs, minnows, and other creatures. Wear your wading shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Nets and buckets provided. Register by July 26.

306121008

7/29

Sat 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Ages 3-5 $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member

AUGUST

DRAGONFLY COUNT AND CLASS

Sat 8/5

See ad on page 3.

WHOSE HOOF?

What do horses, deer and unicorns have in common? They all have hooved feet! See some large “horseshoes” at the Pony Barn pavilion. Make a footprint craft and use your imagination on a short “trot” through the woods.

306111001

Mon 8/7 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Or Tue 8/8 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pony Barn Pavilion, Triple Crown Rd. & Steeplechase Dr. Ages 18-35 months

$8/RA Member, $10/Non-member

SMOKEY BEAR CAMPFIRE

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s birth month with some fun around the campfire. Learn how to build a fire and keep it safe. Make a s’more and sing Happy Birthday to our beloved friend. Register by August 8.

306011003

8/11

Fri 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WNC Fire Ring on Soapstone Dr. between Glade Dr. and Lawyers Rd.

All Ages $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member

BIRD WALK- BUTTERMILK CREEK TRAIL

306201002

8/13

Sun 7:30 am – 10:30 am Park at Uplands Pool, 11032 Ring Road

SNAKES OF RESTON

Learn which species live in Reston and which is our only venomous snake. Meet a real snake up close and bring your snake questions. Take a walk to the pond and the lake to look for these elusive reptiles. Register by August 10.

306011008

8/13

Sun 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

All Ages $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member

MOTHS OF RESTON

Discover the diversity of moths in our area using a light trap and white sheet setup. Learn how to distinguish moths from butterflies, why moths are ecologically important, and how many different shapes and colors they can be. Register by August 13.

306011008

8/16

Fri 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ages 5-Adult $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member

STREAM SLOSH

Dip into a cool stream to escape the heat. Use a net to search for fish and frogs and take a peek under rocks to look for insects. Wear wading shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Nets and buckets provided. Register by August 16.

306011007

8/19

Sat 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

All Ages $6/RA Member, $8/Non-member

SUNSET STAND UP PADDLE BOARD

Enjoy an evening discovering the fun of stand up paddle boarding on Lake Audubon. Join a naturalist and observe the beauty of the lake and wildlife from a new perspective. Paddle in the glow of sunset. Boats, safety equipment and instruction provided. Register by August 22.

306201007

8/24

Thu 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Lake Audubon Boat Ramp, 2070 TwinBranches Road

Ages 16-Adult $16.50 /RA Member, $22/Non-member

ANIMAL PJ PARTY

Wear your favorite pajamas and learn about what animals are active at night. Learn about owls, bats, coyotes, moths and more. Search for sleepy animals on the trail. Listen to animal sounds and touch coyote fur and owl feathers. Make a nocturnal animal craft. Register by August 23.

306121008 8/26

Sat 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Ages 3-5 $7/RA Member, $9/Non-member

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Paper Plate

Raccoon Craft

Materials

Paper plate

Black and white paper

Gray tissue paper (or construction paper)

Glue

Scissors

Black marker

Nature at Night

Instructions:

1. Cut out ears, nose and eye mask out of black paper.

2. Cut out white of the eyes with white paper and draw pupil with marker.

3. Glue eyes to the black eye mask.

4. Cut or rip pieces of gray tissue paper and glue onto plate.

5. Glue on ears, nose and eyes to the plate.

Have you ever heard the howl of a coyote, the hoot of an owl or the chirp of a cricket on a summer’s night? Those animals are nocturnal, which means they are more active at night. These are some of the amazing animals and insects that are considered nocturnal here in Virginia: coyotes, foxes, bats, mice, opossums, raccoons, flying squirrels, skunks, owls, moths, fireflies, crickets, and katydids.

Why are these animals nocturnal? Without daylight, it is much easier to move around without being seen by other animals. For a small prey animal, such as a mouse, the darkness helps them avoid some predators. Also, predators like coyotes, foxes and owls can sneak up on their prey more easily without being seen. Nocturnal animals have heightened senses of hearing, smell or touch to find food or avoid predation in the dark. Coyotes and foxes have excellent hearing and can even pick up sounds from animals underground. Moths have antennae that guide them to food sources and potential mates by picking up chemicals in the air. Bats have a unique superpower called echolocation, which leads them to food (flying insects) by producing sounds that bounce off prey and return to them. Raccoons have a heightened sense of touch and like to feel their food with their sensitive paws before eating. Fireflies communicate with each other by lighting up their abdomens. Owls have large eyes to help them see in the dark and have one ear higher than the other to detect sounds from all directions.

Nocturnal Animals

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At times animals that are nocturnal, like foxes and raccoons, are still active during the daytime. This does not mean the animal is sick with rabies. Nocturnal animals that live near people often change their routines to include more active time during the day. Unless the animal appears sick, weak, confused or is acting strange, there is no need to worry. One thing everyone can do to help nocturnal animals is to turn off outdoor lights. Outdoor lights interfere with their vision and foraging activities. Keeping our skies dark will help migrating birds, too. Now head outside on a summer evening and see how many interesting animals you can see and hear.

R K Y C V O U C O Y O T E H P A F A I F Q G E E D D W F J V C Y L M U C H I X O L D T A N C T P Y O O M W J N W K L M W O S R Q I T W M V P M X Q T Z O O I T K N H L N Z E N C I F N F N I Y A G F S V C A E K I V Y L V J K T S M K K V J I R W P A B F B I Y Q R U U H F E L E K F V A I P D U O N Y Z F B C Z F U T S Q Y I I O K Y L R O W N C U V W K U D R G P Y X O P O S S U M R W B M R L L Z Y Z F H A M O X U G L T E I M O U S E C R I C K E T S R L Flying Squirrel Raccoon Mouse Cricket Opossum Coyote Firefly Katydid Skunk Moth Owl Bat 6

Living with Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes get a bad rap. They are usually only associated with their propensity to swarm humans and cause itchy rashes. Some people go so far as wishing these insects never existed. However, if we took away all mosquitoes, we would deprive the ecosystem of an important food source. Young mosquitoes live in water and are eaten by fish and other aquatic creatures. Adult mosquitoes are eaten by bats, dragonflies, birds and frogs. As far as the mosquitoes’ feeding habits, it is only the females that seek out mammals for a blood meal to help them produce eggs. Male mosquitoes eat nectar and provide pollination for plants. Our ecosystem needs mosquitoes.

With that said, with the introduction of the Asian Tiger Mosquito into North America, these small insects can become a nuisance when humans want to enjoy time outside in the warmer months. Many homeowners have turned to spraying their yards as their preferred pest control method. Unfortunately, untargeted spraying is often shown to be ineffective in creating true mosquito control, and it is harmful to many other native insects.

Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home, suggests using methods aimed at controlling the larval stage as a more effective way to diminish mosquito numbers around dwellings. Try using these instructions to build a mosquito trap around your home that is safer for all non-mosquito life.

How to Make a Mosquito Larva Trap

Materials:

• Bucket (ex. 5-gallon construction one)

• Straw or hay

• Water

• Mosquito Dunk® or another brand with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

• Chicken wire or other wide screening (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add 3-4 handfuls of hay or straw to the bucket.

2. Fill bucket half-way with water.

3. Allow the water and hay to ferment for 2-3 days.

4. Add the Mosquito Dunk® on top of the fermenting solution.

5. Cover the bucket with chicken wire or wide screening that allows adult mosquitoes into the solution but keeps other critters out.

6. Set in a sunny spot or in dappled shade.

7. Replace the Mosquito Dunk® and solution once a month.

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Rent Space at the

Walker Nature Center

11450 Glade Drive, Reston

Nature House

Multipurpose Room

Capacity 60 people standing, 44 people seated. Equipped with tables and chairs. Fully accessible with trails and pond for guests to enjoy.

Pavilion

576 sq. ft. in a woodland setting. Equipped with 4 picnic tables, bench seating, bathroom access, electricity and water fountain.

Fire Ring

A great place for comradery and s’mores! 4 picnic tables, bench seating and small shelter.

Contact naturecenter@reston.org or 703-476-9689 ext. 3.

Come to CAMP at the Walker Nature Center

11450 Glade Drive

Register: Online at www.restonwebtrac.org

Nature Tots

Ages: 3-5 by start date

Days: Monday-Friday, one-week sessions

Half-day 9 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: RA members $125/session

Non-members $151/session

Session 1A: June 20-23

Fantastic Flyers

Session 1B: June 26-30

Fairy Tale Forest

Session 4A: July 31-Aug. 4

Raindrops and Rainbows

Walker’s Rangers

Ages: 6-9 by Sept. 30, 2023

Days: Monday-Friday, one-week sessions

Half-day: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1 p.m.

$125/RA members, $151/Non-members

Full Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

$240/RA members, $290/Non-members

Session 2A Full Day: July 3-7

Nature Engineers

Session 2B AM or PM: July 10-14

Nature’s Cuisine

Session 3A Full Day: July 17-21

Wonders of Water

Session 4B Full Day: August 7-11

Earth Rangers

Young Naturalists

Ages: 10-12 by Sept. 30, 2023

Days: Monday-Friday, one-week sessions

Full day 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fee: RA members $285/session

Non-members $335/session

Sign up for one or all sessions.

Session 3B: July 24-28

Session 5A: August 14-18

Looking for volunteers to provide camp assistance. For more information, call 703-435-6518 or
kMichienzi@reston.org.
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