CMP Open Houses All Ages Find out what life was like in our 1779 Lanesville farmhouse or comb through 100s of natural items in our Frogshackle Nature Center. Enjoy this hands-on experience for all ages every second Saturday of the month. Sa 1:00-3:00pm 9/12 Free 161707-01 Sa 1:00-3:00pm 10/10 Free 161707-02 Sa 1:00-3:00pm 11/7 Free 161707-03 Family Fishing Day All Ages Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing at our stocked ponds. Don’t worry if you don’t have equipment or experience. Staff will be available to provide assistance and bait. Fishing rods are available on a first come, first served basis. Participants age 16 and above will need a valid VA fishing license to catch fish. F 10:00am-12:00pm 9/4 $6 161712-01 F 10:00am-12:00pm 10/30 $6 161712-02 Discovery Room All Ages Stop by the Visitor Center any day of the week between 9:00am- 5:00pm to visit with our live animals and explore a wealth of interesting items. Check out interesting displays and hands-on items. Themes vary, so stop by often! M-F 9:00am-5:00pm 9/1-11/23 Free 161713-01 Tree Trail Along Ponds All Ages Walk around our ponds exploring the flora and fauna that live near and in our pond ecosystems. While walking, don’t be surprised if you learn a new fact or two about the trees that provide shade for us while on this walk. M-Su 7:00am-5:00pm 10/1-11/30 Free 161714-01 Family Archery Ages 8+ This introductory to archery class teaches safety, basic skill development, and practice time. We finish by playing some fun archery games. F 2:00-3:30pm 9/4 $15 161715-01 F 2:00-3:30pm 10/30 $15 161715-02 Turkey Time Campfire Ages 5+ Practice turkey calls as we wander the trails. See where these majestic fowl frolic. After the walk enjoy a campfire and roast delicious marshmallows (provided, Halal available). Participants under 5 must be accompanied by a registered adult. F 10:30-11:45am 11/6 $6 161725-01 Feeding Time! All Ages Meeting our friendly resident reptiles and amphibians as they get ready for lunch. Have a chance to meet and pet these interesting critters. Find out what their favorite foods are and see them enjoy their meals. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Tu 10:00-11:30am 9/15 Free 161735-01 Tu 10:00-11:30am 11/10 Free 161735-02 Insect Scavenger Hunt on the Trail All Ages In honor of the October spooky season we have curated a scavenger hunt focused on the creepy crawlies of Claude Moore Park. Stop by the Foyer at the Visitor Center to pick up one of Scavenger Hunt flyers! If you answer our questionnaire at the end, you are entitled to a spooky treat. M-Su 7:00am-8:00pm 10/1-11/30 Free 161752-01
CLAUDE MOORE PARK
Visitor Center: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling Athletic Fields: 46150 Loudoun Park Lane 571-258-3700 • loudoun.gov/ClaudeMoorePark Park Hours: Daily 7:00am-Sunset Visitor Center/Discovery Room: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm faceook.com/ClaudeMoorePark 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. Classes are predominantly held outside, please remember to dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. W 9:30-10:30am 9/2 $6 161103-01 W 9:30-10:30am 9/9 $6 161103-02 W 9:30-10:30am 9/16 $6 161103-03 W 9:30-10:30am 9/23 $6 161103-04 W 9:30-10:30am 9/30 $6 161103-05 W 9:30-10:30am 10/7 $6 161103-06 W 9:30-10:30am 10/14 $6 161103-07 W 9:30-10:30am 10/21 $6 161103-08 W 9:30-10:30am 10/28 $6 161103-09 W 9:30-10:30am 11/4 $6 161103-10 W 9:30-10:30am 11/11 $6 161103-11 W 9:30-10:30am 11/18 $6 161103-12 Outdoor Classroom Adventures Ages 6-11 EDUCATION Park Pals Take part in a fun and exciting hands-on learning experience. All classes will take place entirely outdoors focusing on nature and the environment. Please remember to dress for the weather. Classes take place every Thursday rain or shine. Th 11:00am-12:30pm 9/3-9/24 $40 161206-01 Th 11:00am-12:30pm 10/1-10/29 $50 161206-02 Th 11:00am-12:30pm 11/5-11/19 $30 161206-03 Junior Naturalists of Claude Moore Park Ages 11-14 This homeschool program will focus on the different careers and nature specific topics a junior naturalist can study through hands on outdoor learning! Please remember to dress for the weather. Classes take place every Thursday rain or shine. Th 1:00-3:00pm 10/1-10/29 $50 161302-01 NATURE Tunes of Discovery Grove All Ages Do you love the outdoors and music? You’ll love the Discovery Grove where we combine both! Stop by our Visitor Center any weekday between 9:00am-4:00pm to borrow our music basket. We have new musical instruments to compliment the ones in our grove! M-F 9:00am-5:00pm 9/1-11/30 Free 161702-01
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