Saturday June 14
Wetland in Bloom
9-11am. Take a plant ecology hike to the wetland during peak bloom of buttonbush, swamp rose, and lizard's tail. Search for birds and mammals that use these plants for food, shelter, and nesting. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. $6

Sunday June 15
Introduction to Fly Tying
(16 yrs. and up), 12:30-1:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. If woolly buggers and hare's nymphs pique your interest, you may want to try your hand at the intricate art of fly tying. Equipment and materials provided. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. $10

Saturday June 21 and Saturday June 28
Digital Photography Class
(18 yrs. and up), 2-6pm. Want to get more from your digital camera? Photographer Corey Hilz will teach you how. Through outdoor photography sessions and indoor photo critiques, learn how your camera can capture the beauty of nature in summer. Reservations required. $90

Friday June 20
Café Cattail
7-9:30pm. Welcome to Huntley Meadows' very own coffeehouse! Enjoy a relaxing evening applauding our community's talents. Musicians, dancers and poets are encouraged to share their arts with a nature theme. Reservations required for performers only. Sponsored by FOHMP. FREE

Saturday June 28
Summer Stroll
8-10pm. Glittering fireflies, gnawing beavers and a parade of raccoons - evidence that Huntley Meadows Park never sleeps! Learn about Huntley's night life through a short lecture and a walk to the wetland. Sponsored by FOHMP. Cancelled if rain. $2

Sunday June29
Dragonflies
9-11:30am. Learn about the life cycle, behavior and identification of Huntley's many dragonflies and damselflies. Venture to the wetland to observe these acrobatic fliers in action. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. FREE

Sunday June 29
"Wildlife in Watercolors" Opening Reception
2-4pm. Meet artist BJ Opfer and view his watercolors of songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and mammals at the opening reception for his exhibition, on display through July. Sponsored by FOHMP. FREE

Saturday July 12
Summer Birds and Bagels
8-10:30am. Explore the woodland and wetland to observe summer bird life. Following the walk, cool off and enjoy juice and bagels at the Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot. Binoculars and field guides recommended. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. $6

Sunday July 13
Birding for Beginners - Optics and Field Guides
8-10:30am. Interested in birding? We can get you started! Learn about the birds in the park and some basic identification skills. Program begins with a discussion of field guides and optics. Reservations required. $2