The holidays are a time to appreciate friends, family, and of course…FOOD! Animals are just as hungry as we are, so come help feed the turtles, snakes and birds of the nature center with a bountiful feast of mealworms, mice and more! A Naturalist will introduce you to many of the nature center animals, and let participants feed a few of them as well.
This class is a perfect intro to camping! Never been before and want to learn some of the basics? Or just want to pick up some new tips and tricks? Come and pitch a tent, learn how to make some handy knots, and build a campfire. Participants will even get to enjoy some tasty smores!
Celebrate autumn in the embrace of the season’s fullness at Potomac Overlook Regional Park with a Saturday afternoon retreat. Slow down with forest bathing and journaling in the comfort of nature. All adults (ages 18+) are welcome to join this restorative experience with certified nature therapy guide and story weaving facilitator Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature. Tea, light snacks, and journals provided.
Soar on down to this program about local avian predators! Learn about native birds of prey and the amazing adaptations they use to hunt, meet the resident raptors that are cared for at the park, and watch a Naturalist feed a live bird of prey!
Looking to get spooked? Do you get the heebie jeebies upon seeing slithery serpents? Come scare yourself silly and get an up-close look at the amazing snakes that call the nature center home, and watch a Naturalist feed them some tasty mice! You’re bound to go hiss-terical at this program.
Meet live animals up-close this Halloween! During this special edition of the seasonal Animal Encounters offering, participants will get to learn about and interact with some of the “scary” animals that call the park home, and see if they’re really...
Ever wonder which spooky local legends roam these woods after dark? Join us for an after-hours nature walk exploring the DMV’s most haunting creatures, from the Clifton Bunny Man to the Maryland Snallygaster. You’ll uncover the origins of these eerie tales, learn about the real animals that may have inspired them, and decide for yourself whether these cryptids could still be lurking nearby.
Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful! Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.
Take on the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic with 90 elements across three challenge levels. Climb UPton is open Wed. & Thurs., 4-8pm, Fri. 4-9pm and Sat. & Sun. 10am-9pm.
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. Tickets for NOVA Parks' holiday light shows are on sale NOW. Buy tickets early to secure your preferred dates and times!
Pick your own pumpkin and flowers, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, bounce on inflatable pillows, slide down hill slides, and more! Open daily September 26 through November 3.
