February 2020 Saturday, February 1 Feeding Day (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist and youth volunteers as we demonstrate how we feed our site display animals. Search for worms and insects and assist in serving. Make a birdfeeder for home. The pro-gram at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 703-631-0013.

Groundhog Day! (4-12 yrs.) Learn the story behind Groundhog Day and some interesting facts about this animal. Visit the home of the Walney garden groundhog and play some groundhog games. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $7 per child. Children must be accom-panied by an adult. Call 703-631-0013.

Pastel Painting-Winter Trees (13-Adult) This class offers an introduction to pastel painting without brushes or water. Local artist Teresa Brunson teaches how to paint using pastel sticks. Students learn techniques such as mark making and layering and gain a solid knowledge of the medium and expressive ways to use it as they complete one or two paintings. All supplies are included. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $36 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Washington Gardener Seed Exchange (Adults) Washington Gardener Magazine is co-hosting the 15th Annual Seed Exchange at Green Spring Gardens with lectures, a seed swap, and more. Bring your extra seeds to swap and leave with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends, and expert planting advice. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for verified Friends of Green Spring members and WG subscribers; $20 for guests. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Sip Series-Sip & Scotch (Adults 21+) Partake in the Sip Series at Laurel Hill Golf Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy four pairings of Scottish single malts and Scottish accompani-ments with Scotch expert Debbie Waugh. The cost is $45 per person. Call 703-493-8849.

Saturday, February 1 Hot Cocoa Wetland Night Hike (6-Adult) Sip hot cocoa and join a naturalist for a special winter wonder wetland tour after dark. Look for signs and listen for sounds of beavers, owls, deer and other nocturnal winter animals. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. We encourage participants to bring their own mug to help us reduce waste. Call 703-768-2525.

Flying Squirrels-Gliding in Tonight (4-Adult) Join a naturalist calling in these amaz-ing night gliders and look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. The program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-941-1065.

Sunday, February 2 Fishing Workshop-Tackle (10-Adult) Hone your fishing skills with tackle, rods and reels. The program at Lake Fairfax Park runs from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, call 703-471-5414.

Sunday, February 2 Flying Squirrel Campfire (4-Adult) Enjoy an evening around the campfire making s’mores and learning about the flying squirrels that live in our area. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-631-0013.

Winter Lecture-Building a Piet Oudolf Meadow (Adults) Join Horticulturist Gregg Tepper as he shares the engaging tale of building a Piet Oudolf-designed Meadow Garden. With every great project and large planting there is a story, and Gregg will share the background, the details, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that hap-pened to make this garden a reality. Prepare to be amazed and delighted. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person in advance; $12 at the door. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Caribbean Reef Puppet Show (3-7 yrs.) Join an octopus, ray, shark, lobster and all their friends in this undersea adventure. After the show, play a game, sing songs and make a craft. The program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $9 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 703-941-1065.

Sundays, February 9 & 23 and Sunday, March 1 Maple Syrup Boil-Down (3-Adult) The sap is rising and the maple trees are tapped. Now it’s sugaring time! Bundle up, watch and learn as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an outdoor, open fire.

Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup served over cornbread that’s made from Colvin Run Mill cornmeal.

The program at Colvin Run runs from noon to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. No reservations are required. For more information, call 703-759-2771.

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Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24 Little Acorns-Winter (2-4 yrs.) Preschoolers and their accompanying adult begin sharing nature's wonders in this inter-active class. Experiences include finger plays, stories, meeting animals and outdoor exploration, weather permitting. The topics in February are: 2/3 -Groundhogs; 2/10-Animal Valentines; and 2/24-Walk, Waddle, Wiggle. The program at Hid-den Oaks Nature Center runs from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and again from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The cost is $8 per child. Call 703-941-1065.

Monday, February 3 Garden Sprouts Winter- Nature Playgroup (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while you meet other playgroup parents one Monday a month. Through games, songs, activities and a garden walk, we explore the topic of seeds in February. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per child. Call 703-642-5173.

Taux Trail for Homeschool (6-12 yrs.) Students spend two hours immersed in the life of Virginia Indians 400 years ago. Grind corn, make a clay pot, master corn darts and enjoy other activities. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $14 per child. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Tuesday, February 4 Introduction to Astronomy (8-Adult) Do you wonder about the origins of our calendar and days of the week? Why are days 24 hours long? This class covers these questions and others in light of what astronomy has to do with them. We explore the basic types of astro-nomical objects from the smallest to the largest and their motions through the universe. The pro-gram at Turner Farm Park’s roll-top observatory runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes an ob-serving session, weather permitting. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-324-8618.

Wednesday, February 5 Lunch and Learn-Black History Month (12-Adult) When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, he wanted schools and other organizations to study black history. The week of recognition has since grown to Black History Month. In honor of this month, learn about the enslaved people who made Sully their home during the 18th century. The program includes a visual presentation and hands-on elements. Bring your lunch and your questions, as discussion is welcome. The program at Sully Historic Site runs from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call 703-437-1794.

Wednesday, February 5 History Tots-Winter (1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore history, through sight, sound, smell and touch with indoor and outdoor activities. The topic in February is love. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The cost is $8 per child. Adults must be able to participate with chil-dren. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Thursday, February 6 Drawing Winter Weeds (16-Adult) Some flowers, ferns and grasses per-sist in winter as dried stalks and provide food for wildlife. Learn about local winter weeds and try drawing winter plants using samples from our collection after a brief demonstration. A suggest-ed list of recommended materials to bring will be sent upon registration. The program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Call 703-941-1065.

Friday, February 7 Homeschool Science-Vertebrate Classification (6-12 yrs.) How does an animal’s body covering, like fur, feathers or scales, help it to survive? Learn how mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish are classified. Indoor discussion is fol-lowed by a guided park tour. We use exploration, observation and lab skills to explore this topic. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $14 per child. For more information, call 703-768-2525.

Winter Waterfowl Hike (14-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to search for winter waterfowl along the Upper Potomac River. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes. The pro-gram at Riverbend Park runs from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-759-9018.

Saturdays, February 8 & February 29 Make Your Own Pinecone Birdfeeders! (4-Adult) Help feed your feathered friends this winter by making and taking home your very own pinecone bird feeder. Find out what birds stay through the winter as we discuss common birds you may see at your feeder. The program at Riverbend Park runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Call 703-759-9018.

Saturday, February 8 Animal Sweethearts Dance (3-5 yrs.) It's back -- the social event of Hidden Pond Nature Center’s winter season! There will be dancing, refreshments, crafts and live animals to entertain. The program runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 per child. For more infor-mation, call 703-451-9588.

Saturday, February 8 Old-fashioned Candy Making Party! (10-Adult) Meet new friends as we make candy and sample refreshments from the olden days. Historic farm interpreters lead a program that includes exhibits of an early 20th-century farm-house, a brief history of candy-making, and an outdoor, wood-burning stove demonstration (weather permitting). Dress for the weather and to get messy as we pull taffy. The program at Frying Pan Farm Park runs from 3 to 4:15 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. The program is not recom-mended for those with allergies to nuts or dairy. For more information, call 703-437-9101.

Geocaching Workshop (8-Adult) Students learn to use hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units to locate hidden treasure caches within Lake Fairfax Park. After learning how to enter latitude and longitude coor-dinates into a GPS, students follow the coordi-nates to find a hidden object, container or unique geological feature. Bring your own GPS; a limited number are available to borrow from the instruc-tor at class. The program at Lake Fairfax Park runs from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $22 per person. For more information, call 703-471-5414.

Snow Big Deal (4-12 yrs.) Blizzards, freezing rain, frigid temper-atures. Find out how wild animals stay safe and snug while winter weather deals its worst. Enjoy an indoor presentation and animal homes hike, and make a craft to take home. The program at Riverbend Park runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per child. Call 703-759-9018.

Astronomy Festival (3-Adult) Enjoy activities including guided star gazing, looking through the telescope, and listen-ing to ancient stories about the constellations round the campfire. Participate in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot choco-late and snacks will be available for purchase. The program at Turner Farm Park runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. This event will be canceled if it is raining or snowing. For more information, call 703-324-8618.

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Sunday, February 9 Winter Tree Detectives (8-Adult) No leaves? No problem! Learn to use clues like buds, bark and fruit to identify and en-joy the winter beauty of some of our park's native trees. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. For more information, call 703-631-0013.

A Half Century of Headlines: Lecture and Tea (Adults) As Green Spring celebrates its golden anniversary, enjoy our fun quiz on other momen-tous milestones of the past half century! Revisit 50 years of world headlines, from the transforma-tive to the trivial, and hear about some headlines made at Green Spring. Take home a special an-niversary memento. The program at Historic Green Spring runs from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $38 for the program and tea; $18 for the program only. For more information, call 703-941-7987.

Winter Lecture- Women in Horticulture (Adults) Celebrate women in horticulture as past and future contributors of note to the field of landscape design. Three public gardens will reveal how the contributions of Beatrix Farrand and Ellen Biddle Shipman helped further the field of landscape architecture for women. Get a pro-file of public works of select contemporary female designers that illustrate the continued impact of women in design. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Animal Valentines (4-8 yrs.) Play musical valentines and critter sweetheart games as you learn how animals find a mate. Meet live animals and make an animal valentine craft. The program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The cost is $8 per child. Children must be accom-panied by an adult. Call 703-941-1065.

Super Moon Hike (6-Adult) Experience the bright super moon as it rises in the sky on this evening boardwalk stroll. This full moon will be at its closest to Earth this year and often appears larger. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Fishing Workshop-Reading Water (10-Adult) Learn how to identify bodies of water and develop techniques to increase your chances of catching fish. The program at Lake Fairfax Park runs from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $8 per person. For information, call 703-471-5414.

Sunday, February 9 Hot Cocoa Party (4-Adult) Take a walk through our winter wonder-land with one of our naturalists and then join us back inside to warm up with a hot cocoa party. Jazz up your cup of cocoa up with goodies, listen to some heartwarming winter stories, and make a wintry craft to take home. The program at River-bend Park runs from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Tree ID-Bark & Buds (14-Adult) You may know how to identify tree species in the spring, summer and fall, but how about when the leaves and fruit are gone? Join us as we flex our tree ID muscles this winter and get to know a different side of our local trees. The program at Riverbend Park runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Tuesday, February 11 Art at Lake Accotink (7-12 yrs.) Learn fundamental skills in a variety of art genres and take home a nature-themed pro-ject at the end of each monthly class. The topic in February will be painting. This program at Lake Accotink Park runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $24 per child. A $2 supply fee is payable to the instructor at class. Call 703-569-3464.

The View from Huntley (16-Adult) Take a trip through time as we exam-ine history from the perspective of Historic Hunt-ley. The program at Historic Huntley runs from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, call 703-768-2525.

Wednesday, February 12 Nature Tots-Winter (1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature, through sight, sound, smell and touch with indoor and outdoor activities each month. The topics in February will be wind and mud. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and again from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The cost is $8 per child. Adults must be able to partici-pate with children. Call 703-631-0013.

Winter Wonders Walk (4-Adult) Take a short, easy hike with a naturalist to look and listen for some of nature's winter won-ders. The program at Riverbend Park runs from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Wednesday, February 12 Topics in Astronomy at the Roll-Top Observatory (8-Adult) Explore a different topic in astronomy each month at the roll-top observatory at Turner Farm Park. Classroom discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. Check the Analemma Society website for topics at: http://www.analemma.org. The pro-gram runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 703-324-8618.

Thursday, February 13 Beautiful Handmade Arts (6-Adult) Gather friends and family together to create art inspired by history. The project reflects the season or month. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-631-0013.

Homeschool at the Lake Winter (7-12 yrs.) This program focuses on nature and history with different topics and hands-on activi-ties each month. In February, the topic is snow. The program at Lake Accotink Park runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per child. For more information, call 703-569-3464.

Snow Big Deal (3-6 yrs.) Find out how wild animals stay safe and snug while winter weather deals its worst. Enjoy an indoor presentation and animal homes hike, and make a craft to take home. The pro-gram at Riverbend Park runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per child. Call 703-759-9018.

Friday, February 14 Tea and Chocolates (Adults) Indulge in all things chocolate, including the tea! Then enjoy a tour, including the romantic view from Historic Huntley. The program at His-toric Huntley runs from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Dashing Deer on Valentine’s Day (2-6 yrs.) Join a naturalist to learn about white-tailed deer — how they eat and how they live. Touch deer fur, antlers and bones. Make a deer Valentine’s day craft for your “deer.” The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Friday Golf, Fitness & Fun (Adults) Limber and lengthen muscles used in golf. Balance exercises improve stability, range of motion, swing rotation and posture awareness. Improve stamina and reduce your risk of injury. The clinic at Pinecrest Golf Course runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the cost is $20 per person. For more information, call 703-941-1061.

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Friday, February 14 Courtship in the Animal World Campfire (4-Adult) Turtles, frogs, birds and fish all have unique techniques for finding a mate. Learn about their courtships, enjoy a short hike and roast marshmallows at the campfire. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. Children must be accom-panied by a registered adult. Call 703-631-0013.

Saturday, February 15 TrackMan 4 Intro (13-Adult) Learn state-of-the-art TrackMan 4 simulator basics at Pinecrest Golf Course in a small group setting. The program at Pinecrest Golf Course runs from 9 to 9:55 a.m. The cost is $30 per person. Call 703-941-1061.

Eco-Savvy Symposium (Adults) Come to the 16th annual EcoSavvy Symposium: The Four Season Garden-Sensational Ornamentals and Edibles All Year Long. Author and columnist Marianne Wilburn and Smithsonian Gardens Horticulture Collec-tions Manager Cindy Brown share ways to select plants for all-season color, architectural interest and extended harvests. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and costs $58. Call 703-642-5173.

Wilderness Survival Skills 101 (Adults) Prepare for your next excursion into the wilderness. Learn how to build a fire, read a com-pass and set up a tent. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Klondike Campfire Cookout (5-Adult) Prepare a winter meal with your family using colonial and indigenous cooking techniques around the campfire. Food and drink are provid-ed. The program at Riverbend Park runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

To Build a Fire (4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast s'mores. The program at River-bend Park runs from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-759-9018.

Sunday, February 16 Birds Around Us (4-Adult) Find out about bird life cycles, migration patterns and adaptations. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 3 to 4 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. Call 703-631-0013.

Sunday, February 16 Home Made Bird Feeders (2-Adult) Bring your empty milk jugs and/or two-liter soda bottles to make bird feeders. Get tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common visitors to home bird feeders. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-631-0013.

Spring Peepin' (4-Adult) Enjoy a winter trail hike at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park looking for the first signs of spring. Join a naturalist to discover what life peeks out through the cold ground to take ad-vantage of the early sun and first warm rains. The program runs from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-631-0013.

Winter Lecture-The Forest Project (Adults) Dawn Flores spent 20 years communing with a 60-acre urban forest and five years docu-menting its destruction. She turned personal grief into a community-wide art/conservation project. In this gallery talk, Flores will discuss the creative process that resulted in eight volumes of photo-graphs, a contemplative movie, more than 60 woodturned pieces and dozens of quilts made from forest-inspired fabric. The pieces are on display at Green Spring Gardens through March 29. The program runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person in advance; $12 at the door. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Animal Pajama Party (3-7 yrs.) Put on your PJs and come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to hear bedtime stories, meet animals and wish goodnight to the center's live animals. Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you. The program runs from 7 to 7:45 p.m. The cost is $8 per child. Children must be accom-panied by an adult. Call 703-941-1065.

Birding for Beginners-Winter Birds (12-Adult) Learn about winter birds and basic identification techniques. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and ends with an indoor discussion. The cost is $12 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Monday, February 17 Farm Skills-Wool Crafting (7-14 yrs.) Learn to wash fleece and discover how to prepare wool for spinning by using a drum carder. Then, make a hand-spun wool bracelet or felted wool flower. The program at Frying Pan Farm Park runs from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. One adult must accompany each registered child. Call 703-437-9101.

Tuesday, February 18 Animal Feeding (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals. The program at Hidden Pond Nature Center runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Wednesday, February 19 Kids Korner-Winter (3-6 yrs.) Preschool children explore different nature or history topics accompanied by an adult. An outdoor activity and craft are included. The topic in February is squirrels. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $9 per child. Call 703-631-0013.

Our Furry Friends (2-5 yrs.) Through fun activities, explore the lives of squirrels, deer and other mammals. Find out how they stay warm and find food during winter. The program at Riverbend Park runs from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 703-759-9018.

Friday, February 21 Garden Talk-Cacti and Succulents (Adults) Extension Master Gardeners will show you the wonderful world of cacti and succulents. They’re beautiful and easy to grow. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Campfire Night Hike- Predators at Night (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about noctur-nal hunters and try to spot owls and coyotes in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. The program at Ellanor C. Law-rence Park runs from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-631-0013.

Campfire Fridays (3-Adult) Join us for a campfire, s'mores, ani-mals, and so much more. We cover a different topic and different area of the park at each camp-fire. The program at Hidden Pond Nature Center runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per per-son. For more information, call 703-451-9588.

Saturday, February 22 Heroes of History (8-Adult) Through hands-on experiences, learn how heroes contributed to society by advancing technology, science, education and public ser-vice. The program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per per-son. For more information, call 703-631-0013.

Saturday, February 22 Making Stone Soup (7-Adult) Learn how easy and satisfying it is to prepare home-cooked soups in winter. The group will create a soup based on the story of “Stone Soup,” learn the history and origins of several different ethnic soup styles, and sample each style featured. This program at the historic Floris Schoolhouse kitchen at Frying Pan Farm Park runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Garden Tour-Winter Witch Hazels (Adults) Celebrate 50 years of Green Spring and our signature shrub. A docent-led tour showcases our nationally-accredited witch hazel collection, featuring over 200 specimens that bloom from fall through March. Warm up afterwards with hot drinks in the Historic House. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $15 per person. Call 703-642-5173.

Flying Squirrels-Gliding in Tonight (4-Adult) Join a naturalist calling in these amaz-ing night gliders and look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near Hidden Oaks Nature Center.. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. The program runs from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For more information, call 703-941-1065.

Family Woodcock Walk (6-Adult) Come for an evening walk at Huntley Meadows Park, listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing court-ship display and flight. The program from 4:30 to 6 p.m. includes an approximately 1.5-mile walk on uneven terrain. Bring a flashlight. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703-768-2525.

Sunday, February 23 Royal Manners: Lecture and Tea (Adults) Hear about codes of diplomatic decorum and dictates of British royal protocol, past and present. Learn the complex rules of etiquette when in the presence of royalty and the surprising rules that the royals themselves must follow. The program at Historic Green Spring runs from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $36 for the program and tea; $15 for the program only. Call 703-941-7987.

Monday, February 24 Winter Trees (Adults) Have you ever tried to identify trees after their leaves have fallen? Become an expert at identifying trees in winter using bark, buds and fruit by using a dichotomous key. The program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. For more infor-mation, call 703-941-1065.

Secrets, Spies, Sputnik and Huntley (Adults) Take a stroll with us on the less-visited side of Huntley Meadows Park to uncover the history of spies, espionage and how the Cold War struggle between the US and the USSR shaped Huntley and the Fairfax County we know today. The program includes a 2.4-mile walk over flat terrain and runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. Meet at the park’s South King Highway entrance. Call 703-768-2525.

Thursday, February 27 Colonial Life for Homeschool (6-12 yrs.) Did you know that Huntley Meadows Park was once part of George Mason's holdings? Discover this forgotten Founding Father as you make your own candle, design your own stencil to mark crops, write with a quill pen, and decide the future of the Virginia colony. The program at His-toric Huntley runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $14 per person. Call 703-768-2525.

Friday, February 28 Winter Waterfowl Hike (14-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to search for winter waterfowl along the Upper Potomac River. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes. The pro-gram at Riverbend Park runs from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. Call 703-759-9018.

Saturday, February 29 Citizen Science for Gardeners and Nature Lovers (16 Adult) Explore data-gathering methods that are available to all of us. Gardeners at every level of experience, naturalists and entomologists are recording the world around them through web based social media applications. Bird migration, butterfly numbers, invasive plant spread and insect populations are just some examples of data that are collected by a cyber-community of ecologists and citizen scientists. This is a new source of critical information for scientists in our changing world. Karen Rexrode will introduce you to some applications that will interest you as a gardener and a nature lover. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $18 per person. For more information, call 703-642-5173.

Saturday, February 29 Dr. Seuss' Birthday Extravaganza (4-8 yrs.) Naturalists share the tales of “Yertle the Turtle,” “Gertrude McFuzz” and more and demon-strate that real woodland creatures share some of the same talents. Meet a live animal and make a craft. The program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $9 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 703-941-1065.

Evening Woodcock Walk (Adults) Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of Huntley Meadows Park’s largest mead-ows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship dance and flight. Bring a flashlight. The program includes an approximately 1.5-mile walk on uneven terrain and runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $8 per person. Meet at the South Kings Highway en-trance to the park. This event will be canceled if it rains. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Leap Day Wilderness Walk (4-Adult) Celebrate the day that only comes around once every four years -- Leap Day, Febru-ary 29 -- with a guided park tour of the forest and wetland habitats on this winter day. Learn about common wildlife and where to find them. The program at Huntley Meadows Park runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, call 703-768-2525.

Floral Design Workshop (16-Adult) In the month of February, we cele-brate love in all its splendid forms. Certified floral designer Betty Ann Galway walks you through a floral project that you are sure to love. Keep this arrangement for yourself or give it to someone you care about. The program at Green Spring Gardens runs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The cost is $39 per person. For information, call 703-642-5173.

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