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shading, and perspective while practicing your plein-air sketch skills on the trail. Each class is different, and participants are encouraged to attend multiple classes. All art supplies are included in the registration fee. Meet at the Visitor Center. Su 10:00am-12:00pm 6/8 $10 467703-01 Su 10:00am-12:00pm 7/13 $10 467703-02 Su 10:00am-12:00pm 8/10 $10 467703-03 Ages 13+ Experience wildlife after hours during this 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 and s’mores, depending on weather. Rain date is the day after. Contact BansheeReeks@loudoun.gov for private group information. W 9:00-10:30pm 6/11 $7 467715-01 Th 9:00-10:30pm 7/10 $7 467715-02 Sa 8:30-10:00pm 8/9 $7 467715-03 Full Moon Hike Forest Bathing Ages 13+ Relax and recharge by connecting with the natural world under the direction of a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. Forest bathing participants will be guided through a series of sensory connections during a leisurely 1-mile nature walk that ends with a wild-foraged tea in the woods. Rain date is the following Sunday. Meet at the Visitor Center. Su 9:00-11:30am 7/13 $20 467510-01 All Ages Get down and dirty while growing your knowledge! This informal volunteer opportunity lets parents work along-side kids in order to learn about native plants and help nurture local flora in the Banshee Reeks Native Plant Demonstration Garden. Learn-by-doing as we explore new ways to restore and replenish our beloved preserve. Play area with mud kitchen and garden toys make it a fun experience for all! Tu 10:00-11:00am 6/17 Free 467220-01 Sa 1:00-2:00pm 6/21 Free 467220-02 Tu 10:00-11:00am 7/11 Free 467220-03 Sa 1:00-2:00pm 7/19 Free 467220-04 Tu 10:00-11:00am 7/22 Free 467220-05 June Rainbow Hike All Ages MULTIAGE & FAMILY Plant & Play Together Days Wear your most colorful clothes to welcome the month of June on trails colored with flowers & pollinators! Celebrate Pride Month and proudly sport your brightest rainbows to walk 1-2 miles with an experienced Master Naturalist trail guide. Participants will try to find every color of nature’s rainbow using color swatches provided. Su 9:30-11:00am 6/1 Free 467704-01 Moth Night All Ages Did you know that moths constitute about 90 percent of all the Lepidoptera on the planet — not bad for a group of animals that flew with some of our most well-known dinosaurs! Join Dr. David Adamski and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to review and explore the most common moth families found in the Capital Region. After sunset, he’ll help us identify the moths that are attracted to his blacklight set up outside. Limit 30. Advanced registration required at loudounwildlife.org. Sa 8:30-10:30pm 7/12 Free 46707-01
BANSHEE REEKS NATURE PRESERVE
21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA 703-737-8894 • loudoun.gov/BansheeReeks April-September Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm Open: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Closed: Monday & Friday facebook.com/BansheeReeksNaturePreserve
PRESCHOOL AGE Storytime Gone Wild
Ages Infant-6 There’s never been a storytime like this! We explore nature stories and wildlife topics each month through interactive hands-on play. Storytime takes place outdoors on the 4th Tuesday each month. After storytime, we’ll embark on an easy walk in the woods connected to the seasonal stories we share! In the event of rain, meet in the Education Complex. Tu 9:30-11:00am 6/24 Free 467211-01 Tu 9:30-11:00am 7/22 Free 467211-02 Tu 9:30-11:00am 8/26 Free 467211-03 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. Program fee is per preschool-age participant; parents/guardians are free. Meet in the Education Complex. No class in July. Th 9:30-10:30am 6/5 $5 467212-01 Th 9:30-10:30am 8/7 $5 467212-02 Wildschooling Ages 6-11 Explore Banshee Reeks through hikes, outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and nature crafts. Each 3-day session has a different theme and includes all supplies. Participants provide their own nut-free snack and reusable water bottle. Participants with life-threatening allergies or requiring special accommodations should email BansheeReeks@ loudoun.gov at the time of registration. Space is limited. Tu-Th 9:00am-12:00pm 6/24-6/26 $125 467223-01 Tu-Th 9:00am-12:00pm 7/15-7/17 $125 467223-02 Ages 7-12 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 9:30-11:30am 7/26 $12 467241-01 ELEMENTARY AGE Nature Explorers Mini-Camp Junior Ranger Class
TEEN & ADULTS Nature Sketching
Ages 16+ Join us for an in-depth nature sketching course from a Virginia Master Naturalist. Learn drawing techniques including color blending,
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