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April 2019
First Time Campers Program – Spring 2019 (April 5 – 6)
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with the Friends of Wolf Trap (FOWT) and Scouts BSA Troop 55 (Great Falls, VA) sponsors a camp out for Fairfax County 5th & 6th graders in the spring and fall each year. The campout helps campers learn new skills, demonstrate that outdoor activities can be fun, teaches them about different aspects of nature and fosters a meaningful connection to the natural world. This is an opportunity for youth to…
Find out more »April 7, 2019 – iNaturalist Training and Hike at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Using iNaturalist to document and learn about nature is easy! Learn how, then participate in #CityNatureChallenge April 26-29. In preparation for the 2019 City Nature Challenge, please join Deborah Barber, Director of Land Management from The Nature Conservancy, who will provide brief 'classroom' instruction in using the iNaturalist app before leading the group through the Park's trails and gardens to obtain practical field experience using the app. Be sure you have a fully charged smart phone and have already downloaded…
Find out more »City Nature Challenge ‘Hike and Explore’ at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Take part in the 2019 City Nature Challenge! 130 cities across 6 continents are vying to prove that their area has the most nature and the most nature-loving residents - and we want the DC Metro Area to win! https://citynaturechallengedc.org/ Join us for a group hike or strike out on your own to explore the Park's 130 acres including forests, trails, streams, ponds, meadows and gardens as you take pictures of Parks many plants and animals while taking part in the…
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May 2019 – TBA
May 5th, 2019 Time & Hike Details TBA Stay Tuned for more details on our May 2019 Hike / Trail Walk in the Park! Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for details and registration announcements.
Find out more »May 2019 – Mother’s Day Birding Walk
May 12th, 2019 8:30am - 12:00pm Join us on May 12th for our annual Mother's Day Birding Walk & Learn at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Guided walk with experts from the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Friends of Wolf Trap National Park. Plenty of time to walk and still have brunch after! Free! All Ages. Meet at the Ranger Station at 8:30am. Stay Tuned for more details on our May 2019 Hike / Trail Walk…
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