Spring Festival at The Walker Nature Center

At the Walker Nature Center we are excited to welcome the season with creative and engaging programs for you and your family. Join us on May 7th from 1-5pm for our annual Spring Festival, which always offers something for everybody. We have a wonderful afternoon planned, filled with music, critters, canoes, kid’s activities, a native plant sale and more!

New this year, everyone who bikes or walks to the festival will receive a free drink from concessions.

Other upcoming May programs at the nature center:

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A FOX CUB Tuesday, May 17 ∙ 10–11 a.m. OR 1:30–2:30 p.m.

$6/child RA members ∙ $8/child Non-members

Ages 3 to 5

Mother Fox has new pups and they are out exploring the woods. Find out where she and her pups live, what they eat and how they play. Sing a fox song and make a fox craft. Reservations required by May 14.

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: THE MESSENGER Friday, May 20 ∙ 7–9 p.m.

Free. $5 suggested donation

Adults
This film investigates the causes of songbird depletion
and the efforts to save them. It is a visually thrilling ode to
the beauty and importance of songbirds, and what their
loss would mean on a global and human level. Birds help
predict the change of seasons, the coming of storms and
the rise of toxins in the food chain. Once again they have
something to tell us. Post film discussion with Audubon
Society of Northern Virginia. Reservations required by
May 19.

MASON JAR TERRARIUMS Friday, May 27 ∙ 7 –8 p.m.

$7/child RA members ∙ $9/child Non-members

Ages 5 to 12

Mason jar terrariums are little jars of happiness that illustrate how an ecosystem works to children. Children can observe many interesting natural processes, including photosynthesis, respiration and the water cycle. Your child will love the opportunity to bring a bit of the great outdoors inside and learn how to care for it. Reservations required by May 24.

***reserve your spot by email: naturecenter@reston.org