are growing, why we chose these plants for the garden, and what it takes to care for such a large garden. Sa 10:00am-12:00pm 8/10 Free 474717-01 All Ages Meet the raptors of Secret Garden Birds and Bees and learn all about their ecology. You will learn what makes these birds such incredible hunters, as well as find out about the threats they are facing today. At the end of the program, there will be an opportunity to take photos with the raptors. Sa 4:30-6:00pm 8/17 $15 474718-01 Secret Garden - Raptor Ecology All Ages For the summer solstice, Hanson Park is joining a statewide initiative to Play All Day. From dawn until dusk, there will be activities to enjoy at Hanson Park including disc golf, guided walks, lawn games, and more. For a full list of activities, please visit the Hanson Park Facebook and Instagram pages. Th 7:00am-9:00pm 6/20 Free 474713-01 All Ages Start your Fourth of July with us for the 2 nd Annual Red, White, and Run 5K. This certified, multi-terrain course will take runners of all ages throughout the north complex of Hanson Park. Register now through June 15: $35.00, June 16 – July 2: $40.00, and during packet pick-up and on race day only: $45.00 (day of cash or check only) Registration for this race can be completed https://potomac. enmotive.com/events/register/2024-red-white-and-run-5k or by emailing hansonpark@loudoun.gov for a registration link. Th 8:00-9:00am 7/4 $35-45 474715-01 EVENTS Play All Day Red, White & Run 5K
Fun With Fossils Ages 6-10 What is a fossil, and what do fossils tell us about the past? Explore the prehistoric world and find out what Hanson Park looked like millions of years ago. Participants can practice paleontology by excavating fossils and making observations. Sa 1:00-2:30pm 7/20 $10 474705-01 Ages 5 & under Meet the author of Cassie Chickadee’s First Flight in this very special Nature Center storytime. After the storytime you will be able to create a chickadee craft and go on a guided walk. Sa 11:30am-12:30pm 7/ 27 Free 474101-01 Chickadee Celebration Planetarium - Solar System Tour All Ages Embark on a tour of our solar system and learn about the extremes of our neighboring planets. The Planetarium is usually experienced by sitting on a cushion or lying on the floor. A chair can be provided if requested ahead of time by contacting hansonpark@loudoun.gov . Registration is required; no drop-ins are available. F 6:00-7:00pm 8/2 $10 474701-03 Ages 8-12 Calling all book lovers! Try your hand at creating a beautiful bookmark with some simple art and watercolor to create beautiful bookmarks. We’ll teach you the steps and provide you with the materials. These bookmarks are perfect to use in your favorite book or to gift another book lover in your life. Sa 1:00-2:30pm 8/3 $20 474716-01 Watercolor Bookmarks Garden Community Day All Ages The Hanson Park Nature Center invites you to tour our Demonstration Garden and meet the people who take care of it. Find out what plants
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