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At this time we are not set up to make reservations online.
For reservations call the park at
703-768-2525.

Nature Programs for Adults


Saturday March 6
Evening Wildlife Walk
5:30-7pm. Explore the Hike/Bike Trail in hopes of discovering calling frogs and owls, migrating waterfowl and displaying American woodcock. Bring optics and a flashlight. Meet at the Park's South King's Highway entrance. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. $6

Sunday March 7
Birding for Beginners
8-11am. Sharpen your waterfowl identification skills while birding with a park naturalist. Meets in the Visitor Center parking lot. Reservations required. $6

Sunday March 7
Photography Show Opening
2-4pm. The wildlife images of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society are featured in this two month show, opening today. Reservations suggested. FREE

Saturday March 13
Birds and Bagels
8-11am. Enjoy the end of winter during this morning search for waterfowl. Following the walk, you'll warm up with hot drinks and fresh bagels. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. $8

Saturday March 13
Park Manager Walk and Talk
4-6pm. Join Park Manager Kevin Munroe on these monthly walks. Find out about the wetland restoration project and learn about the wildlife for which the Park is known. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. FREE

Saturday March 27
Build a Wildlife Sanctuary
3-5pm. Join Park Manager Kevin Munroe for a Power Point presentation about planting for wildlife and backyard conservation. Reservations required. $6

Saturday March 27
Evening Wildlife Walk
7:30 - 9:30 pm. Walk through the woods to the wetland with naturalist PJ Dunn, looking for hunting bats and working beavers. $6

Saturday
April 3
Birding for Beginners: Optics & Field Guides
8-11am. Learn about optics and field guides as you bird watch with a park naturalist. Meets in Visitor Center parking lot. Reservations required. $6

Saturday April 17
Spring Birds and Bagels
8-11am. Search for warblers, thrushes, waterfowl and a host of other birds as we approach the peak of spring migration. Following the hike, recap the sightings during a continental breakfast at the center. Binoculars and field guides recommended. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. $8

Saturday April 17
Park Manager Walk and Talk
4-6pm. Share questions and concerns about the park as you walk with park manager Kevin Munroe. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. FREE

Saturday May 8
S. Kings Highway Off-trail Birding
7-9:30 am Search for warblers and other migrants. Reservations required. FREE

Sunday
May 16
Art Show Opening
2-4pm. Meet wildlife artist BJ Opfer and enjoy refreshments while studying his watercolors and prints. Reservations suggested. FREE

Saturday May 22
Park Manager Walk and Talk
5-7pm. Share questions and concerns about the park as you walk with Park Manager Kevin Munroe. Reservations required. Cancelled if rain. FREE

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