PARKS
Nature Sketching Ages 13+ Tap into your artistic side with instruction from a Virginia Master Naturalist. Learn drawing techniques that include color blending, shading, and perspective while practicing deep noticing skills outdoors and on the trail. Each class is different, and participants are encouraged to attend multiple classes. All art supplies are included in the registration fee. Class takes place indoors during inclement weather. Meet at the Visitor Center. Su 10:00am-12:00pm 12/14 $15 267703-01 Su 10:00am-12:00pm 1/11 $15 267703-02 Su 10:00am-12:00pm 2/8 $15 267703-03 Ages 13+ Enjoy the magic of the winter solstice with a peaceful guided night hike at Banshee Reeks. As darkness settles, experience the quiet beauty of the preserve and connect with the stillness of the longest night of the year. Expect to hike two miles over uneven surfaces. Meet at the Visitor Center. Sa 5:00-6:30pm 12/20 $10 267551-01 Solstice Silent Night Hike & Campfire Guided Nature Therapy Ages 13+ Kick-off the New Year with a “Forest Bathing” walk that invigorates your senses under the direction of a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. Participants will be guided through a series of invitations to connect with nature around a cozy campfire. This introductory class can accommodate those with some mobility challenges. Meet at the Visitor Center. Sa 10:00-11:30am 1/13 $10 267510-01 All Ages Hot chocolate after a chilly winter hike is truly a magical experience! Warm- up with a cup of cocoa (marshmallows optional!) while you enjoy a 1–2- mile winter walk through the woods with a Virginia Master Naturalist. We’ll welcome the winter season as we look for signs of winter animals and notice all the cool changes happening around us! Meet at the Visitor Center. Su 9:30-11:00am 12/21 Free 267737-01 MULTIAGE December Hot Cocoa Hike Evergreen Creations All Ages Bring the outdoors in by designing your own festive centerpiece or wreath using fresh evergreens and natural accents from the season. Each paid participant can make their own creation. Advanced registration required to ensure supplies. Meet in the Education Complex Sa 2:30-3:30pm 12/20 $10 267310-01 Full Moon Hike & Campfire Ages 6+ Experience nature after hours on this quiet moonlit hike guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist. Learn about the moon and use bionic ears to amplify the sounds of night. Expect to walk about one mile over uneven surfaces. Stay for a campfire and s’mores after the hike. Meet in the Education Complex.
BANSHEE REEKS NATURE PRESERVE 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 703-737-8894 • loudoun.gov/BansheeReeks Open Daily 8:00am-5:00pm Closed Christmas 12/25 Closed Fridays in December and February facebook.com/BansheeReeksNaturePreserve
PRESCHOOL Wildschooling
Ages 2-6 Join us for experiential learning and hands-on fun outdoors! Every first Thursday of the month we will explore a different nature theme with activities, crafts, and adventure walks. Program fee is per preschool-age participant; parents/guardians are free. Advanced registration required. Check-in at the Visitor Center. Th 9:30-10:30am 12/4 $5 267212-01 Th 9:30-10:30am 2/5 $5 267212-02 Ages Infant-6 There’s never been a storytime like this! Explore nature stories and wildlife topics each month through interactive hands-on play and walks. Storytime takes place outdoors in the Visitor Center yard on the 4th Tuesday each month. After storytime, join us for an optional walk in the woods related to the seasonal stories we share. In the event of rain, we meet in the Education Complex. Tu 9:30-11:00am 1/27 Free 267211-01 Tu 9:30-11:00am 2/24 Free 267211-02 Storytime Gone Wild Ages 6-11 Celebrate the season with a guided walk to discover winter wildlife, followed by hand painting your own nature-themed ornament or gift tag. Participants may be dropped off in the Education Complex. M 2:00-3:00pm 12/22 $5 267241-01 Ages 6-11 This drop-off program invites youth to enjoy the day off from school while exploring local wildlife, hiking along trails, completing outdoor challenges, and creating art from nature. Bring your own nut-free picnic lunch and snacks. Meet at the Education Complex. Tu 9:00am-1:00pm 1/19 $40 267240-01 W 9:00am-1:00pm 1/23 $40 267240-02 ELEMENTARY Winter Art & Adventure School’s Out(side): Nature Explorers Ages 13+ Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for this regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Varied habitats including streams, woodlands, and fields make Banshee a birding hotspot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Advanced registration required at loudounwildlife.org/events/ Sa 8:00-10:00am 12/13 Free 267714-01 Sa 8:00-10:00am 1/10 Free 267714-02 Sa 8:00-10:00am 2/14 Free 267714-03 TEEN & ADULT Birding Banshee
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