Camping Essentials All Ages Interested in camping but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. You will learn the basics of setting up a tent, rolling a sleeping bag, and starting a fire. Sa 10:30-11:30am 10/19 $5 174720-01 Cryptid Tales All Ages Bigfoot, mothman, and chupacabra, oh my! Hear tales of cryptids from across the United States around the campfire in this spook- tacular program. Marshmallows are provided. F 7:00-8:00pm 10/18 $5 174721-01 F 8:30-9:30pm 10/18 $5 174721-02 Fairy House Building Ages 5-9 Learn how to build a home for fairies. We will provide all of the supplies, guidance, and space to create a mess. 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. Sa 10:30-11:30am 10/26 $8 174723-01 Harvest Celebration All Ages Partake in the bounty of the Hanson Park demonstration garden. Learn about environmentally conscious gardening techniques as well as fun ways to eat healthy and local. Sa 10:00am-12:00pm 11/2 Free 174724-01 Planetarium - All About Auroras All Ages Bask in the glow of our virtual aurora. Find out what auroras are, the stories behind them, and the danger that lurks within. The Planetarium is usually experienced by sitting on a cushion or laying on the floor. A chair can be provided if requested ahead of time by contacting hansonpark@loudoun.gov. Registration required, no drop-ins available. Sa 5:30-6:30pm 11/2 $10 174701-02 All Ages Take a leisurely self-paced lantern-lit walk around the pond to learn about the various ways lights are used in traditions around the world. F 4:30-6:30pm 11/8 Free 174725-01 Owl Prowl All Ages Luminary Walk Join a naturalist for an evening guided walk learning about the secretive lives of owls. Mimic distinct owl hoots and see if anyone in the woods calls back. Find out why owls are important and how you can help keep them safe. F 5:00-6:30pm 11/15 $8 174706-01 EVENTS Hanson Halloween Hunt All Ages Hanson Park has been overrun by pumpkins! Can you find them all and collect a prize? Sign up for a timeslot to get a scavenger hunt from the Hanson Park Nature Center. Tu-Sa 10:00-10:30am 10/25-10/31 $5 174722-01 Tu-Sa 11:00-11:30am 10/25-10/31 $5 174722-02 Tu-Sa 12:00-12:30pm 10/25-10/31 $5 174722-03 Tu-Sa 1:00-1:30pm 10/25-10/31 $5 174722-04 Tu-Sa 2:00-2:30pm 10/25-10/31 $5 174722-05 Pumpkin Decorating All Ages Join us at the Hanson Park Nature Center for a family-friendly pumpkin decorating event. There will be stickers, paint, and carving materials available for you. The fee covers one pumpkin. F 5:00-6:30pm 10/25 $5 174704-01
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Welcome Fall All Ages Join us at the Hanson Park Nature Center to welcome Fall. We will create crafts and switch our themed wall from Summer to Fall with your help. Afterward, an optional guided outdoor walk will be offered to teach about the changing seasons in Hanson Park. Sa 10:30-11:30am 9/7 Free 174715-01 Free Nature Walk 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. This program begins at the Hanson Park Nature Center. Th 10:30-11:00am 9/12 Free 174714-01 W 10:30-11:00am 9/18 Free 174714-02 W 10:30-11:00am 10/9 Free 174714-03 Th 10:30-11:00am 10/17 Free 174714-04 Th 10:30-11:00am 11/14 Free 174714-05 W 10:30-11:00am 11/20 Free 174714-06 Family Fishing Day All Ages Enjoy a morning of fishing around Hanson Park’s largest pond, located behind the Lodge and Nature Center. There will be optional lessons available to all. Those 16 and up must have a valid VA freshwater fishing license. Sa 10:00am-12:00pm 9/14 $5 174716-01 Introduction To Archery Ages 8+ Let the arrows fly with new friends and family. Learn range safety, the basic parts of a bow and arrow, and get to shoot compound bows while playing archery games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Su 9:00-10:00am 9/15 $10 174717-01 Su 10:30-11:30am 9/15 $10 174717-02 Photography Class Ages 9+ This class is for beginning photographers who want to create better photos. We will learn how to spot common mistakes, and how to fix them. Bring your camera (digital, phone, or iPad). Th 5:30-7:00pm 9/26 $10 174726-01 Fungus Walk All Ages Is there a fungus among us? Probably! Fall is the best time of year for exploring the colorful world of fungi. In this program we will stroll through the Hanson Park forest, searching for the weird and wonderful. Sa 10:30-11:30am 10/5 $5 174718-01 Planetarium - History of Space Travel All Ages Follow humanity’s journey through space and then travel further than any human or man-made object has ever gone. The Planetarium is usually experienced by sitting on a cushion or laying on the floor. A chair can be provided if requested ahead of time by contacting hansonpark@loudoun.gov. Registration required, no drop-ins available. Sa 5:30-6:30pm 10/5 $10 174701-01 Fall Birding All Ages Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led birding stroll through Hanson Park. Learn the basics of birding, how birds prepare for the winter, and some of the common Fall birds in Hanson Park in this program. Binoculars are available. Sa 10:30-11:30am 10/12 $5 174719-01
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