Corn Moon Hike All Ages Experience the trail like never before as we journey under the glow of the full moon. Observe the park come alive after dark during this guided hike, inviting you to slow down. Listen to the quiet of the evening and watch the landscape transform. Signs along the trail will highlight the significance of the Corn Moon, and its connection to seasonal harvest. Meet us at pavilion #4. End your hike with moonlight tea. Location: Bles Park Sa 6:00-7:00pm 9/26 $7 176721-01 Pathway of Pages All Ages Discover the “Pathway of Pages” signs along the trail and walk your way through this self-led program. Let each of your footsteps be a page turner and enjoy the setting nature has provided. Location: Bazil Newman Riverfront Park M-Su 7:00am-7:00pm 9/1-9/30 Free 976701-17 Location: Bles Park M-Su 7:00am-7:00pm 10/3-10/23 Free 976701-18
SENIOR Senior Social Stroll
Ages 55+ Enjoy a relaxing and scenic walk designed just for seniors! This social hike focuses on connection, and conversation. No rush- just good company and fresh air. Location- Lovettsville Community Park M 9:00-10:00am 10/12 Free 176601-01 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Discover Geocaching Ages 8+ Explore Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park through geocaching! Two park-hidden geocaches offer a fun, goal-based way to discover the outdoors. Download the geocaching app and start your adventure.
Recommended for ages 8–17 with a guardian. Location: Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park M-Su 7:00am-8:00pm 9/1-11/30 Free
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Orienteering Course All Ages Try something new! A basic orienteering course will be set up for all to try. Orienteering is the sport of navigating unfamiliar terrain. Location: Mickie Gordon Memorial Park M-Su 7:00am-7:00pm 10/1-10/15 Free 176718-01 Location: Lovettsville Community Park M-Su 7:00am-7:00pm 9/20-9/26 Free 176718-02 All Ages Spend a little time making a big difference. Join us for a seasonal park cleanup and help keep Ashburn Park looking its best. Please register through Loudoun County CERVIS at loudoun.gov/PRCSVolunteer. Location: Ashburn Park Th 10:00-11:30am 10/29 Free 161731-01 Make History Bloom in Your Neighborhood All Ages VOLUNTEERING Volunteer Clean Up We’re partnering with Sustainability Matters to plant 5 acres of native wildflower meadows! Meet us at the concession stands and we’ll walk to our location together! Wear your butterfly wings, throw seeds, and dance to get them into the ground. These joyful parties are fun for all ages! Location: Trailside Park Sa 10:00-11:30am 10/3 Free 161760-01 Location: Hampshire Park Th 10:00-11:30am 10/22 Free 161760-02 EVENTS Celebrating 60: 6 Decades of Parks & Rec All Ages The Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department is turning 60. To celebrate a historical story walk will be available on the Meadow Glen trail. Location: Meadow Glen Park M-Su 7:00am-7:00pm 9/4-9/13 Free 176717-01 Seasonal Citizen Scientist Bioblitz All Ages Join us at the park for a great opportunity to be a Citizen Scientist by participating in a BioBlitz. Bioblitz is biological surveying to record all the living species within a designated area. Earn a “Science in the Park” pin for each program you participate in. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Su 9:00-10:00am 9/27 Free 176710-05
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Fairy Folk Trail All Ages The fairy folk are visiting the park. Can you find each of them before it is dark? Look for a sign that points the way. They may be hard to find as hide and seek is what they love to play! Follow the pathway and keep your eyes on the trail. You are very clever; you are sure to prevail.
Location: Lovettsville Community Park M-Su 8:00am-5:00pm1/1-1/31 Free Location: Bles Park M-Su 8:00am-5:00pm 9/4-9/18 Free Location: Scott Jenkins Memorial Park M-Su 8:00am-5:00pm 11/6-11/21 Free
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Peak Leaf Pursuit Guided Hike All Ages Take a guided walk along Ashburn Park’s trails and discover the colorful leaves and trees that make autumn so special. After the walk, we’ll gather at the pavilion to create a fun fall-themed craft. Location- Ashburn Park F 4:00-5:00pm 10/9 $6 161753-01 Declaration Declared...Independence Earned All Ages The Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, began with the first armed conflicts at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775, and formally concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, when Great Britain recognized the sovereignty of the United States. This trail reflects key historical moments after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Location: Bazil Newman Riverfront Park Daily 8:00am-5:00pm 11/1-11/20 Free 976706-01 Naturalist Guided Pokémon Go All Ages Gotta catch em all! Join a naturalist on a hike around Hanson Park to search for all kinds of incredible creatures. A phone or iPad is recommended for this program. Location: Brambleton Community Park West M 3:00-4:00pm 11/2 Free 176719-01
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