constellations. We invite you to wear a costume for this special planetarium. Each child must be accompanied by only one adult. Lay back and enjoy the twinkling virtual stars. Chairs are available upon request to hansonpark@ loudoun.gov. Su 11:00am-12:00pm 10/5 $10 174205-01 Su 12:15-1:15pm 10/5 $10 174205-02 Ages 7-9 Begin your junior astronaut training here! Students will build their own rover, explore information from NASA, perform experiments, and learn about gravity on a bounce house. Bring a water bottle, change of clothes, snack, and lunch. M 9:00am-3:30pm 10/20 $50 174201-01 School’s Out - Space Camp School’s Out - Fossil Camp Ages 7-9 Calling all future paleontologists! Explore the prehistoric world and discover what Hanson Park looked like millions of years ago. Spend the day excavating fossils, and hands-on science projects. Bring a water bottle, change of clothes, snack, and lunch. M 9:00am-3:30pm 11/3 $50 174201-02 Ages 4-8 Nature is filled with color! Learn why there are so many colors and join us on a guided walk to play a color matching game in the Hanson Park Forest. Join us for a fun craft after the walk. Sa 10:30-11:30am 11/8 $12 174206-01 Color Walk Fairy House Building Ages 5-9 Create your very own fairy home and garden. By the end of the program, you will be able to take home your creation so the small magical creatures in your life can have a comfy place to stay. We will provide all the supplies, guidance, and space to create a mess. Sa 10:30-11:30am 11/15 $15 174723-01 All Ages Welcome Fall with the Hanson Park Nature Center! Come together with friends and family for our seasonal event and get ready for the months ahead. Decorate, play games, win prizes, join a guided walk, and discover some of the mystery and enchantment waiting for you this Fall. Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 9/6 Free 174715-01 All Ages Join a Master Naturalist for a free nature walk through our wooded trails. During the walk, you will learn about the plants and animals that make our park a thriving ecosystem. Please dress for the weather and mulched trails. Tu 10:30-11:00am 9/9 Free 174714-01 Th 10:30-11:00am 9/18 Free 174714-02 W 10:30-11:00am 10/8 Free 174714-03 Th 10:30-11:00am 10/16 Free 174714-04 Tu 10:30-11:00am 11/11 Free 174714-05 W 10:30-11:00am 11/19 Free 174714-06 Aurora Art All Ages Free Nature Walk Join us at the Nature Center as we learn about auroras, the beautiful and natural light displays that can be seen near our Earth’s poles. Afterward you will have the opportunity to create your own unique abstract aurora art on canvas using glossy acrylic pouring paint. Sa 2:00-3:00pm 9/13 $25 174727-01 National Public Lands Volunteer Day All Ages To celebrate National Public Lands Day, Hanson Park is organizing a massive volunteer day of service. Each volunteer opportunity will help restore and preserve the public land of Hanson Park. There are volunteer opportunities for MULTIAGE Welcome Fall
HAL & BERNI HANSON REGIONAL PARK 22831 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie, VA 571-367-8360 • loudoun.gov/HansonPark Park Hours: Dawn - Dusk Nature Center Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Office Closed Labor Day, 9/1, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 10/13, Veterans Day, 11/4, and Thanksgiving, 11/26 (noon)-11/28
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PRESCHOOL AGE Gabby Goose
Ages 3-6 Storytime, crafts, games, and a nature walk while learning all about the geese of Hanson Park! Spend the morning with the puppet, Gabby Goose, for a fun and immersive preschool experience. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sa 10:30-11:30am 9/20 $12 174106-01 Ages 3-6 What is a star and why do they twinkle? Answer these questions and more in this special preschool planetarium. This portable planetarium is similar to entering a small, dark movie theater and may not be advisable for all children. Each child must be accompanied by only one adult. Lay back and enjoy the twinkling virtual stars. Chairs are available upon request to hansonpark@loudoun.gov. Su 11:00-11:45am 9/21 $10 174104-01 Su 12:00-12:45pm 9/21 $10 174104-02 Planetarium - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Library Storytime Ages 6mos-5 The library is coming to Hanson Park! Bring a picnic blanket to the Nature Center for an unforgettable storytime with music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun. F 10:00-10:30am 9/26 Free 174105-01 F 10:00-10:30am 10/24 Free 174105-02 F 10:00-10:30am 11/14 Free 174105-03 Ages 3-6 Are spiders creepy crawlies? Learn all about spiders from Stella, the spider puppet by making their very own spider web, reading stories, playing games, and singing. All children must be accompanied by an adult. W 11:00am-12:00pm 10/15 $12 174107-01 Stella Spider Squeaky Squirrel Ages 3-6 Can you help Squeaky Squirrel find his nut? Children will learn all about squirrels through crafts, stories, and a nature hike for acorns. All children must be accompanied by an adult. W 11:00am-12:00pm 11/5 $12 174108-01 Ages 4-8 Explore the sun, moon, and stars. Is there a dark side of the moon? What are constellations? Answer these questions and more in this planetarium which complements the Daisy badge requirements. Each child must be accompanied by only one adult. Lay back and enjoy the twinkling virtual stars. Chairs are available upon request to hansonpark@loudoun.gov. Sa 5:30-6:30pm 9/13 $12 174204-01 Ages 4-8 Roar! Hear stories of the ancient animals that make up our constellations. Explore the stars that makeup these constellations and learn how to find your favorite Planetarium - Animal Planet ELEMENTARY AGE Planetarium - Space Science
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