PARKS
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 9/8 $10 167703-01 Su 10:00am-12:00pm 10/13 $10 167703-02 Su 10:00am-12:00pm 11/10 $10 167703-03 Ghost Hunting History Tour Ages 13+ Explore the history and mystery of Banshee Reek’s on a lantern-light walk. Using real ghost hunting equipment, you’ll visit some of the site’s haunted locations. Staff will share chilling historical accounts and explain the paranormal meaning behind the name of the preserve. Sa 6:30-7:30pm 10/26 $10 167509-01 Forest Bathing Ages 16+ Relax and recharge by connecting with the natural world under the direction of a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. Participants will be guided through a series of invitations to connect with nature through the senses. The walk will be nearly one mile and will end with a forest tea, an herbal blend of a locally foraged plant. Meet at the Visitor Center. Sa 2:00-5:00pm 10/5 $18 167510-01 MULTIAGE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Birding For Beginners Ages 10+ Birding can be intimidating, so let us help get you started! Learn the basics of bird identification and what to look for in the field so that you can confidently call yourself a “birder”. Binoculars NOT required. Each participant will take home their own field notebook and local bird list. Class includesfieldtimeonthetrails,rainorshine.MeetattheEducationComplex. Sa 8:00-9:30am 9/7 $5 167786-01 Full Moon Hike Ages 10+ Experience wildlife after hours during this magical evening adventure! Join a Virginia Master Naturalist on a hike through moonlit woodlands while using bionic ears to amplify the sounds of night. Stay after for a campfire, depending on weather. This program involves a silent night hike and is best suited for ages 10 and up. Rain date is the day after. Contact BansheeReeks@loudoun.gov for private group information. Tu 7:30-9:00pm 9/17 $7 167715-01 Th 7:00-8:30pm 10/17 $7 167715-02 F 5:00-6:30pm 11/15 $7 167715-03 Bat Night Ages 5+ Explore the secret life of bats through an interactive presentation and then venture outdoors to try to spot our flying friends. Instructors will have a sonar detector to identify what bat species are flying around. Children can complete a souvenir bat craft but must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Education Complex. Sa 7:00-8:30pm 9/28 $7 167711-01 Haunted Hike & Spooky Campfire Ages 5+ It’s spooky season at Banshee Reeks! Learn how Loudoun’s largest nature preserve got its haunted name and walk in the woods to listen for eerie wildlife noises. Expect to hike 1-2 easy miles as darkness falls, then stay after for a spooky story campfire, depending on weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. W 6:00-8:00pm 10/30 $10 167242-01
BANSHEE REEKS NATURE PRESERVE 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 703-737-8894 • loudoun.gov/BansheeReeks Fall Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Open: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Closed: Monday, Friday and County Holidays facebook.com/BansheeReeksNaturePreserve
PRESCHOOL AGE Wildschooling
Ages 2 -5 Join us for experiential learning and hands-on fun outdoors! Every first Thursday of the month we will explore a different nature theme. All ages and experience levels are encouraged to attend. Program fee is per preschool-age participant; parents/guardians are free. Meet in the Education Complex. Th 9:30-10:30am 9/5 $5 167212-01 Th 9:30-10:30am 10/3 $5 167212-02 Th 9:30-10:30am 11/7 $5 167212-03 Storytime Gone Wild Ages Infant-6 There’s never been a story time like this! We explore nature stories and wildlife topics each month through interactive hands-on play and crafts. Storytime takes place outdoors in the children’s play area on the 4th Tuesday each month. After story time, join us for an optional walk in the woods related to the seasonal stories we share. In the event of rain- meet in the Education Complex. Tu 9:30-10:30am 9/24 Free 167211-01 Tu 9:30-10:30am 10/22 Free 167211-02 Tu 9:30-10:30am 11/26 Free 167211-03 Ages 6-11 Learn new outdoor skills from a Virginia Master Naturalist while exploring Banshee Reeks. You’ll set up a tent, find your way out of the woods, and identify wildlife tracks. Class will end with a lesson on how to build a campfire and optional s’mores. Youth can be dropped off at the Visitor Center. Advanced registration required. Sa 1:00-3:00pm 9/21 $12 167241-01 School’s Out (Side) Ages 6-11 ELEMENTARY AGE Junior Ranger Class Join us for a No-School Nature Day! 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. Th 9:00am-2:00pm 10/3 $50 167240-01 W 9:00am-2:00pm 10/30 $50 167240-02
TEEN & ADULT Nature Sketching
Ages 16+ Tap into your artistic side with instruction from a Virginia Master Naturalist. Learn drawing techniques including color blending, shading, and perspective while practicing deep noticing skills outdoors and on
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