Programs are held at the Nature Center and are $5 per child, unless otherwise indicated. Please register by calling 703-729-9704 or e-mail naturalist@broadlandshoa.com at least one day before the program. A minimum number of 3 participants are required or the program will be cancelled. For most programs, we do go outside. Please dress appropriately with good sturdy shoes. Any questions please call the number above.

 

Saturday Family Day 
at the Nature Center

"Oh, Deer!"

January 15th
All Ages   12:00pm – 1:00pm

Come and visit the Nature Center and sit by the fire after enjoying this month’s family activity learning about deer and deer signs.  We will go on a hike (weather permitting) and enjoy a game or craft.  Please dress for the weather.

School’s Out Program

Tuesday, January 25
Grades K-6
12:00pm – 3:00 pm

$20, ½ price for additional siblings.  Register early, space is limited!

Three hours of experiments and activities centered on winter themes.  Dress for the weather and potentially messy activities. Bring a snack and a drink. 

The Science of Crystals

Wednesday, January 26th
Grades 1-6
3:45pm – 4:45pm

We will explore the science of the snowflake by creating our own crystals.  If the conditions are right, we will use the microscopes to look at snowflake crystals!