Sunday June 8
Sssnakes!
Noon-1:30pm. Through discussion and a walk learn about some of Huntley's scaly inhabitants. Appropriate for families; children must be six years or older. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. $6/adult, $4/child

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

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 July 12 and Sunday July 13
Video - Feathered Jewels
10-10:30am. Hummingbirds are a marvel of nature. Learn more about these beautiful and agile flyers. FREE

Saturday July 19
Bat Watching
8-9:30pm. The only mammals with true flight can find insect prey in complete darkness. Learn about the diversity and adaptations of these fascinating animals at a slide illustrated lecture. Then search twilight skies for bats on the wing. Reservations required. $6/adult, $4/child

Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27
Buglover's Paradise
(Families with children 4 yrs. and up), 10am-noon. The park is buzzing with insect activity - grasshoppers, butterflies, ladybugs and leafhoppers. Stop by our classroom for self-guided activities, a craft and videos. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by FOHMP. $2/child

Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17
Video - Insects
10-10:30am. Take a close-up look at the amazing world of insects. FREE