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Camp Winkler

Camp Winkler explores the natural world with children entering grades 1 through 5 at Winkler Botanical Preserve. Activities at Camp Winkler are designed to be engaging, challenging, educational, and fun! We highly value and encourage the inclusion of all campers in all activities. Engaging activities include building skills, songs, STEAM activities, investigations and crafts.

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Field Trips At Winkler Botanical Preserve

Winkler welcomes school groups for programmed or self-guided field trips. Please complete the webform below to begin the registration process for your field trip.

Field Trip Inquiry Form

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Scout Programs

NOVA Parks offers a variety of programs designed to help your scout achieve a wide range of badges. Badge programs are currently available at three different locations, with more being added all the time! 

For more information and to book your program, contact winkler@nvrpa.org or call 703-344-0444.

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Volunteering at Winkler Botanical Preserve

Thank you for your interest in Volunteering for Winkler Botanical Preserve.

We welcome volunteers of all types from individuals to organizations. If your church, business or group is looking to volunteer, we’ll work with you to develop a mutually beneficial service opportunity.

Volunteers must be 13 or over, with all youth volunteers having adult supervision during the duration of service hours.

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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.

End of Season Waterpark Pass Sale

Buy your 2026 Annual Waterpark Pass now and enjoy the rest of the 2025 season for FREE. Purchase a pass to receive unlimited admission to all 5 waterparks; discounts on food, beverage, retail, NOVA Parks attractions and events, and more!