Saturday, June 11
From 9 to 11 a.m., take a plant ecology hike to the wetland atHuntley Meadows Park during peak bloom of buttonbush, swamp rose, and lizard's tail. Search for birds and mammals that use these plants for food, shelter, and nesting. The cost is $6 per adult. Registration is required. For information, call 703-768-2525.
Venomous Snakes & Poisonous Plants
Night sounds fill our ears with delight. Learn to identify nocturnal animal calls and enjoy stories of local denizens of the night around a campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 1 to 2 p.m. Make s'mores! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-941-1065.
Local amphibians such as the bullfrog and the spotted salamander steal the show at this family program at Hidden Pond Nature Center. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, participants meet live specimens and take a walk in search of those that live in the pond. The cost is $6 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-451-9588.
Workshop: Hanging Container Garden
Hanging containers expand available growing space, bring a colorful scheme to your home and garden, and provide an eye-catching display of flowers and foliage for empty and dull areas. From 9:30 a.m. to noon at Green Spring Gardens, an instructor provides information and inspiration to guide you through the process of creating an attractive hanging container to take home. The registration fee is $20 and the $25 supply fee includes pots, soil, and plants. Supply fee is due by 6/3. To register, call 703-642-5173.
Gather 'round the campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for storytelling, traditional campfire songs and making s'mores. Meet a live animal highlighted in one of the stories. Participants must be at least four years old. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-941-1065.
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