National Hiking Day All Ages What better way to celebrate National Take a Hike Day than by exploring Banshee Reeks – the County’s ONLY nature preserve. With nearly 15 miles of trails that span 695 acres, there’s plenty of room to roam. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a free souvenir and a trail map to choose from several color- coded trails. M 8:30am-4:30pm 11/17 Free 167734-01
YOUR PRCS PARKS!
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CLAUDE MOORE PARK Visitor Center: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling, VA Athletic Fields: 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 571-258-3700 • loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark Visitor Center & Discovery Room: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm Park Hours: Daily 7:00am-Dusk Visitor Center closed Thanksgiving 11/27 facebook.com/ClaudeMoorePark
Saturday 10/4 Fall Harvest 5K Trail Run Claude Moore Park
SCOUT PROGRAMS Activities are available for all scout levels and multiple scouting organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and American Heritage Girls. These programs can fulfil requirements for many adventures, journeys, badges, etc. Adult must accompany scouts. Leaders and chaperones are free. Minimum fees apply. Call 571-258-3700 for information and to make reservations. All Ages Bring your group to join a naturalist for some campfire fun. We’ll build the fire and supply the marshmallows and sticks. Games and activities available or just have us build and tend a fire for your special event. Call 571-258-3700 for information and to schedule. All Ages Prepare and cook your own treats on the campfire. Try out a campfire cone and roasted apples. Different toppings available for each. Halal marshmallows available M 10:00-11:00am 9/1 $5 161729-01 CAMPFIRES Group Campfires Cooking on the Campfire Story Stroll & Campfire All Ages Enjoy an enchanting story stroll through wooded trails. Stop along the trail to read, interact, and immerse yourself in the exciting story. After the stroll relax at a comfy campfire and roast delicious marshmallows (provided, Halal available). M 12:00-1:15pm 10/13 Free 161718-01 All Ages Practice turkey calls as we wonder the trails. See where these majestic fowl frolic. After the walk enjoy a campfire and roast delicious marshmallows (provided, Halal available). M 1:00-2:15pm 11/3 $5 161725-01 Turkey Time Campfire MULTIAGE ACTIVITIES & INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS For the following programs, children MUST be accompanied by an adult unless noted. Minimum numbers required to run programs; please register in advance. Ages 2-6 Take part in a fun and exciting hands-on learning experience with your grown-up pal! Each week we will focus on a different outdoor related topic while exploring the park (Monday/Tuesday classes will be identical). Classes are predominantly Park Pals
Sunday 12/7 Elf Scramble 3K Lovettsville
Community Park
EVENTS National Wildlife Day
All Ages Show your love for wild animals by learning what you can do to protect and preserve endangered wildlife. Stop by the Visitor Center to make your own animal craft and become a wildlife ambassador. Th 9:00am-4:00pm 9/4 Free 167731-01 All Ages Calling all citizen scientists! This Parks for Pollinators ‘BioBlitz’ is a collaborative race against the clock to discover as many pollinator species as possible at Banshee Reeks using iNaturalist. Join staff and Master Naturalists for this targeted effort or participate on your own throughout the month of September. As part of a national effort, all Loudoun County parks are participating as BioBlitz project locations. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free event, registration required. F 4:30-6:30pm 9/5 Free 167794-01 Banshee BioBlitz Grandparents Day All Ages Celebrate the grandparents in your life by exploring Banshee Reeks in honor of National Grandparents Day. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a family scavenger hunt challenge and a special gift for all grandparents. Be sure to take a family photo overlooking the Preserve! Su 9:00am-4:00pm 9/7 Free 167732-01 All Ages Join us in celebrating the joys of Fall and our beloved canine companions! Dress up the family and your furry friends for a delightful trail walk to various stations offering special treats and candy. Participants in costumes—humans and dogs alike—will take home their own pumpkin. Donations for Loudoun County Animal Services will be accepted, including soft dog treats and pet food. Sa 1:00-4:00pm 10/18 Free 167733-01 Puppies & Pumpkins
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