Become a Junior Ranger and earn a NOVA Parks patch! Keep yourself and the environment safe by practicing preparedness and learning to spot local wildlife. During this program, you can also enjoy a hands-on visit from a native species that lives in...

The holidays are a time to appreciate friends, family, and of course…FOOD! Potomac Overlook's animals are just as hungry as we are, so come help us feed the turtles, snakes and birds with a bountiful feast of mealworms, mice and more! NOVA Parks'...

Gotta identify them all! Test your Pokémon knowledge in PokéJeopardy and learn how to use a real life Pokédex! Explore the park with NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist, identify a variety of species, complete challenges, and help collect citizen science...

Meet animals up-close this Fall! Learn about and interact with the wildlife that call Potomac Overlook home. Stop by the nature center auditorium, where NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist and critters look forward to meeting you! All ages are welcome...

Soar on down to this program about our local avian predators! Learn about our native birds of prey and the amazing adaptations they use to hunt, meet the raptors we care for at the park, and watch our naturalist feed a live bird of prey!

Looking to get spooked? Do you get the heebie jeebies upon seeing our slithery serpents? Come scare yourself silly and get an up-close look at our amazing snakes and watch our Naturalist feed them some tasty mice! You’re bound to go hiss-terical at...

Get in the Halloween spirit by carving or painting a pumpkin with your friends at Potomac Overlook! We’ll provide tools, paint, and of course, a pumpkin for some holiday fun. You’ll also enjoy candy, a Halloween craft, and visits from several of our...

Gotta identify them all! Test your Pokémon knowledge in PokéJeopardy and learn how to use a real life Pokédex! Explore the park with our Roving Naturalist, identify a variety of species, complete challenges, and help collect citizen science data for...

Explore the park with NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist and discover the wildlife that calls the forest home! Walk the trails, stop at several diverse locations, and even set out trail cameras to try and catch nocturnal wildlife! Binoculars will be...

Enjoy a special bug hunt with NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist! Explore the park as we look under logs and search the gardens to find creepy crawly friends and fill out our bug bingo sheets. Plus, learn what makes these critters unique and why they’re...