Audubon Naturalist Society Summer Nature Camps

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Offering unique programs for children aged 4 to 15, our camps are designed to foster environmental awareness. They feature direct experiences with our natural world through hands-on activities, games, crafts, experiments, and explorations. Much of our time is spent outdoors, but every camp has an indoor classroom to use as a home base. Most camps [...]

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

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Banshee Reeks is a Nature Preserve in Leesburg established in 1999. The preserve strives to protect the natural habitats and wildlife populations of Banshee Reeks, to conduct and coordinate ecological, historical and other scientific research, and to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy and learn from this unique reserved area.
The preserve consists [...]

Ellanor C Lawrence Park

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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park was established to preserve large areas of open space, protect natural and cultural features and provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the public. The park covers 650 acres. The visitor center is in a converted 1780 farmhouse, and contains an information desk, restrooms, live animal exhibits, historic [...]

Ford Nature Center

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Visit Alexandria’s very own Nature Center! At the Nature Center, you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. The Naturalists on staff are here to help you and your family explore and enjoy Alexandria’s wild side!

Just outside the Nature Center lies Dora Kelley [...]

Hiking Along

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Hiking Along leads hikes for groups of twenty-five children or less. Hikes are lead by an experienced hiker and certified teacher. During each hike, the children in the group will participate in three hands-on activities and will hike two miles. Each hike takes two and a half hours to complete.
Hiking Along provides a family [...]

Misty Brae Farm

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Misty Brae Farm offers private and group riding lessons in for all ages and experience levels. Our riding instructors have a wide background of experience and knowledge in jumpers, hunters, eventing, and dressage. If you are looking for riding lessons, come join us and learn to ride in a fun and safe environment at Misty [...]

Riverbend Park

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Tucked away in a remote river setting, Fairfax County Park Authority’s only riverfront park has over 400 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. Trails include a 2.5 mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national and regional parkland. Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy exploring many islands in the Potomac River. Serious anglers and families [...]