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Collage of photos: newt, two people looking through binoculars, white flowers, NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist holding a turtle and a group of people behind him, NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist bending down holding a feather for a mom and two young kids, an owl in a tree, a kayak framed by an orange sunset, a warbler in a tree

NOVA Parks is pleased to offer a nature interpretation program in many NOVA Parks including Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Pohick Bay Regional Park, Bull Run Regional Park, Fountainhead Regional Park, Occoquan Regional Park, Algonkian Regional Park, Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, Winkler Botanical Preserve and all five NOVA Parks waterpark facilities (in-season only). The mission of the NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Program is to connect the residents of Northern Virginia with the natural world in our parks.  Through guided nature walks, hikes, kayak tours, night explorations, photography workshops, and live animal programs, participants gain the opportunity to discover our native flora and fauna in a safe and fun environment. Programs are catered to kids, adults, and anyone interested in the natural world. 

Join us for a chance to explore the natural world of northern Virginia. 

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PRIVATE GROUP PROGRAMS:
Matt Felperin: contact-  mfelperin@nvrpa.org  703-268-6064
Pending availability, Roving Naturalist public program offerings can also be booked on another date as a group program if your group size exceeds 50% of the roster capacity, this includes:
* Kayak Tours at Fountainhead, Pohick Bay, Algonkian, Occoquan
* Birding Programs including Owl Prowl and Wandering Warbles
* Nature Photography
*Astronomy Programs

 
SCOUT AND HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
Whitney Gilliland: contact-  wgilliland@nvrpa.org  202-253-1557
* Girl Scout Badge programs (see the webpage for more information: https://www.novaparks.com/camps-programs/group-programming/girl-scout-programs)
* Homeschool programs
a kayak on the water during sunrise
two people looking into binoculars in the woods
two people on kayaks during sunset
a group of adults in the woods at night looking at a sign. the group is lit by a blue light
a couple of people walking on the shore at Pohick Bay during a bright orange sunset. the sky is glowing orange
a bird on a tree limb surrounded by cherry blossoms
a girl squatting by the water looking through a camera with a large zoom lens
an owl on a tree limb at night
a mother bird and a baby bird standing on the gravel
a kayak on the water during sunrise
two people looking into binoculars in the woods
two people on kayaks during sunset
a group of adults in the woods at night looking at a sign. the group is lit by a blue light
a couple of people walking on the shore at Pohick Bay during a bright orange sunset. the sky is glowing orange
a bird on a tree limb surrounded by cherry blossoms
a girl squatting by the water looking through a camera with a large zoom lens
an owl on a tree limb at night
a mother bird and a baby bird standing on the gravel

 

Events

All Three Holiday Light Shows are NOW OPEN!

The most wonderful time of the year is here! NOVA Parks’ three holiday light shows are NOW OPEN. Visit Bull Run Festival of Lights, Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights, and Ice & Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run to ring in the holiday season. Buy tickets early to secure your preferred dates and times!

Climb UPton is OPEN WEEKENDS!

Climb UPton will be open 10am to 7pm on weekends through November 23, and on Veterans Day, November 11! Take on the Mid-Atlantic's largest ropes course with 90 elements across three challenge levels.