NOVA Parks News

NOVA Parks is Green and Going Greener

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WUSA 9's Kaitlyn McGrath talks with Executive Director Paul Gilbert about how NOVA Parks is paving the way in protecting our environment and preserving nature so that we, and future generations, can enjoy the great outdoors.

Since 1959 NOVA Parks has preserved over 12,000 acres of forests and plans to plant an additional 50,000 trees by 2027. But that's not all.

Visit WUSA9 for the complete story.

Visit Temple Hall Farm to Pick Your Own Pumpkin & Sunflowers

Throw on your dust-kickinest boots and head out to the farm to pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, bounce on inflatable pillows, slide down hill slides, and more! Open daily September 27-November 2!

Conquer challenges and build confidence.

Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic—is open during the fall season! With 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty, there’s adventure for everyone. Visit climbupton.com for fall hours.