BIRDING BANSHEE (Ages 12 & up) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for this regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Varied habitats including streams, woodlands, and fields makes Banshee a birding hotspot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Advanced registration required at https://loudounwildlife.org/event/ birding-banshee 967714-01 Free Sa 3/9, 4/13, 5/11 8:00am-10:00am VOLUNTEER DAYS (All Ages) Lend your hands to care for our lands! Join us on the third Saturday of every month and help with multiple projects around the preserve. Possible volunteer tasks include invasive plant removal, gardening, painting, trail mainte- nance, and more. Please dress to work outdoors (closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, etc.) Minors under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Center. Sign up via email: BansheeReeks@loudoun.gov. 967780-01 Free Sa 3/16, 4/20, 5/18 9:00am-12:00pm
CLAUDE MOORE PARK Visitor Center: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling, VA 20164 Athletic Fields: 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 571-258-3700 • loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark Visitor Center/Discovery Room: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM (Ages 6 & Up) Learn the secrets and skills of a novice naturalist as you explore Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. Starting at level one, grab a self-guided activity journal from the Visitor Center before you hit the trails. Receive prizes for every level. When you have finished all four levels, take the Junior Naturalist pledge to receive your official badge and get a special tour from a Master Naturalist. 967212-01 Free Tu-Th, Sa-Su 9:00am-4:00pm WOODLANDS ROOM EXPLORATION Stop by the Visitors Center during open hours to explore local wildlife and learn about nature. Displays and activities rotate seasonally. Special crafts and hands-on play available each weekend. 967216-01 Free Tu-Th, Sa-Su 9:00am-4:00pm
Park Hours: Daily 7:00am-Dusk faceook.com/ClaudeMoorePark
DROP OFF PROGRAMS Children explore the world around them in both outdoor and indoor settings. Play games, make crafts, explore habitats, and more. Dress to be outside! IMMERSIVE DAY SCHOOL (Ages 6-12) Enjoy an exciting joint adventure with the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum and Claude Moore Park as we explore the natural world both past and present. Take part in gardening projects, wilderness survival activities, animal ex- plorations, visit historic sites, and more. Classes every Monday. For more informa- tion and to register go to heritagefarmmuseum.org/ $80 M 3/4-3/25 10:00am-2:00pm $100 M 4/1-4/29 10:00am-2:00pm $80 M 5/6-5/27 10:00am-2:00pm
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