2024 Summer Activity Guide

CMP Open Houses All Ages Find out what life was like in our 1779 Lanesville farmhouse or comb through 100s of natural items in our Frogshackle Nature Center. Enjoy this hands-on experience for all ages every second Saturday of the month. Sa 1:00-3:00pm 6/8 Free Sa 1:00-3:00pm 7/13 Free Sa 1:00-3:00pm 8/10 Free & Homeschool Students Have a group looking for some exciting nature, science, or history fun? Join a park naturalist for themed educational and SOL related field trips. Call for information, prices, and reservations. Field Trips for Preschool, Elementary, All Ages Create Your Own Experience All Ages Have a special interest you would like to explore here at Claude Moore Park? Join together with a Park Naturalist and create your own unique park experience. Activities can range from archery, campfires, hiking, fishing, historic tours, and much more. Want to combine activities and try a bit of everything? Ask us how! We work directly with you to make your experience truly unique. Call 571- 258-3700 for more information. All Ages Celebrate the 4 th of July with music, crafts, nature exhibits, attractions, carnival games, and more. Food available for purchase. Use Loudoun Park Lane entrance. Th 10:30am-3:00pm 7/4 Free All Ages We are looking for crafters to sell their handmade items at CMP’s Fall Fest. A 10’ x 10’ booth space is $25. Email ClaudeMoore@loudoun. gov for more information. Sa 10:00am-3:00pm 9/21 Fall Fest EVENTS Fourth Fest

EVENTS Pollinator Festival

All Ages Join us for a family-friendly celebration of pollinators to raise awareness about protecting natural areas and to promote Banshee Reeks. This free event includes hands-on activities, educational exhibits, native plants for purchase and outdoor entertainment including music, food, face painting, and more! Sa 10:00am-2:00pm 6/15 Free 467730-01 Butterfly Showcase All Ages Get up close with live monarch butterflies and caterpillars as you learn about their incredible life cycle. A Virginia Master Naturalist will talk about what makes these creatures special and share her journey as a monarch ambassador. Stop by the Visitor Center to “Meet a Monarch”! Su 1:00-3:00pm 7/21 Free 467731-01 National Honeybee Day All Ages Come celebrate the bees at Banshee! Check out the see-thru demonstration beehive in our Visitor Center, make your own honeybee craft, and answer bee trivia to win a prize. You better “bee” there! Sa 10:00am-2:00pm 8/17 Free 467732-01 CLAUDE MOORE PARK Visitor Center: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling, VA 20164 Athletic Fields: 46150 Loudoun Park Lane 571-258-3700 • loudoun.gov/ClaudeMoorePark Visitor Center/Discovery Room: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm

Park Hours: Daily 7:00am-Dusk faceook.com/ClaudeMoorePark

SCOUT PROGRAMS Activities are available for all scout levels and multiple scouting organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and American Heritage Girls. These programs can fulfil requirements for many adventures, journeys, badges, etc. Adult must accompany scouts. Leaders and chaperones are free. Minimum fees apply. Call 571-258-3700 for information and to make reservations.

DISCOVER YOUR PRCS PARKS

Parks Throughout Loudoun County 540-338-7603 • loudoun.gov/parks Monday-Sunday 7:00am-Dusk

CAMPFIRES Group Campfires

All Ages Bring your group to join a naturalist for some campfire fun. We’ll build the fire and supply the marshmallows and sticks. Games and activities available, or just have us build and tend a fire for your special event. Call 571-258-3700 for information and to schedule.

NATURE Celebrate Eastern Bluebirds

All Ages Lovettsville Community Park is pleased to welcome Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Representatives as we celebrate Eastern Bluebirds in Loudoun County parks. Learn what makes these lovely birds special and the conservation efforts that have taken place in Loudoun County to replenish its population. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Su 9:00-10:00am 6/9 Free 476715-01 Ages 5+ Meet us at the trail and let the staff regale you with tales. Discover interesting facts about the park as you enjoy the setting. We will provide treats along the way. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Su 10:00am-12:00pm 6/23 $5 476713-01 Trails & Tales

MULTIAGE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

For the following programs, children MUST be accompanied by an adult unless noted. All Ages Stop by the Visitor Center any day of the week between 9:00am- 5:00pm to visit with our live animals and explore a wealth of interesting items. Check out interesting displays, partake in activities, or join in on a Community Science Project. Themes vary so stop by often! Discovery Room Adventures

Register at loudoun.gov/PRCSConnect

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