2012 Regional Herpetological Events
Arlington Co. || Fairfax Co. || Virginia State Parks || Reptiles Alive! Public Events
Arlington County
Gulf Branch Nature Center & Long Branch Nature Center
To Register
Most of the programs listed in The Snag and The Snag for Wee Ones require advance registration through our Registration Office. However, some programs do not require registration and a few require registration directly with the program site. Please see the individual program descriptions for instructions. There are THREE ways to register for programs that list a program number at the end of the program description:
- Web. Go to https://registration.arlingtonva.us.
- Phone. Call 703-228-4747.
- Walk-in. Registration Office located at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA 22206.
Family Programs
Big Wicked Pools
Sunday, Mar. 11, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Adults and Older Children (10 & up) Call them big wicked puddles, disappearing ponds, or vernal pools, these usually temporary wetlands provide critical breeding habitat for wood frogs, spotted salamanders and other amphibians in our region. We'll learn about these little known habitats and the creatures that call them home through a lecture and an exploration of Long Branch's own vernal pool. Information: 703-228-6535. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington 22204.
$5 fee due upon registration.
Program #632952-E
Peeper Prowl
Families with children ages 5 and up. Register children and adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Hop on over and join the fun as we learn about and search for these tiny tree frogs and other amphibians. Information: 703-228-6535. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington 22204.$5 fee per person; $20 max. per family due at registration.
Saturday, Mar. 17, 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Program #632952-A
Saturday, Mar. 24, 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Program #632952-B
Saturday, Apr. 14, 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Program #632952-C
Saturday, Apr. 21, 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Program #632952-D
Swamp Stomp
Saturday, Mar. 31, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Families with children ages 6 and up. Register children and adults; kids must be accompanied by a registered adult. Join us on a nighttime search for the fascinating amphibians of Bull Run Regional Park. Find salamanders, spring peepers, wood frogs and more! Rubber boots and warm clothes highly recommended! To register, or for more information, call Potomac Overlook at 703-528-5406. Free.
Free. Call to register.
Turtle Trot 5k
Saturday, May. 19, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Families. Join us at the South Bluemont Park Shelter for The Inaugural Turtle Trot 5k supporting Long Branch Nature Center and local wildlife. Registration begins at 9:00 AM; race starts at 10:00 AM. The 5k course is certified by USA Track and Field and is chip timed. Be sure to also catch some “REAL” turtle races afterwards! Awards will be given for places. Funds raised will go to support local turtles by paying for the veterinary services for injured turtles, medications, animal care, and educational programming. For information: 703-228-6535.
$30 fee for adults and teens, $15 fee for children
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-Hooray for Herps Campfire
Friday, May. 4, 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Program #632952-J
Kids
Salamander Stories
Wednesday, Mar. 21, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Children 3 and up. Get ready for spring and new beginnings! Come listen to surprising stories about salamanders. For more information call 703-228-6535. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA, 22204.
Free. Program #632922-B
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Introduction to Local Amphibians: Lecture/Exhibition and Field Trip
Two part program sponsored by Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
(Lecture open to all / Field trip participants must attend lecture)
Call: 703-438-6008 for reservations
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2PM – 4PM: (at Potomac Overlook Regional Park)
Join expert naturalists for an “up close and personal” look at amphibians in our region. We will explore local frogs, toads, and salamanders through a slideshow and with live specimens! Be prepared to learn calls, habits, and life cycles of these amazing animals. Potomac Overlook Regional Park is located at 2845 North Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207-5235. Please call 703-438-6008 to make reservations (required).
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 7PM – 9PM (at BULL RUN REGIONAL PARK) FIELD TRIP/HIKE
Join us for the field trip portion of this program at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA. We will explore the parks many vernal pools and other aquatic habitats for breeding American toads, gray tree frogs, pickerel frogs, as well as egg masses from spotted salamanders. Bring rain boots, leg boots, or shoes that can get muddy. Dress for the weather!
$ 25/person (field trip + lecture for ASNV members) ($35 field trip + lecture for non-ASNV members) )
$5 for lecture only
SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2PM: SNAKES OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Get a close-up look at a few of the Nature Center’s year-long residents… snakes! Discover the unique natural history and evolution of these legless animals and watch our snakes eat. Adults and children age 6 and older. Please call 703-528-5406 to make a reservation.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 7PM: BULL RUN SWAMP STOMP
(At Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, Virginia.)
Join naturalist Casey Pittrizzi on a night hike and search for the fascinating amphibian life of Bull Run Regional Park. Find salamanders, spring peepers, woods frogs and more. Rubber boots and warm clothes recommended. Adults and children age 6 and older. Please call 703-528-5406 to make a reservation and get directions.
Fairfax County
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
3/11/2012
Snake and Turtle Feeding  |
| Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 2pm Sun |
| Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered, paying adult. Learn to identify the county's only venomous snake, the northern copperhead. See four snakes and 4 turtles plus other reptiles. Learn what makes a reptile different from an amphibian. Learn to identify the county's only venomous snake, the northern copperhead. See four snakes and 4 turtles plus other reptiles. Learn what makes a reptile different from an amphibian. |
3/17/2012
| Go Green: Shamrocks & Snakes |
| Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 2pm Sat |
| Celebrate St. Patricks' Day with Irish stories, music and the legend of why there are no snakes in Ireland. Meet several snakes which live here, not there. |
5/12/2012
| Frog Chorus at Eakin Pond |
| Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 7:30pm Sat |
| Meet at Eakin Park on Prosperity Rd. Fairfax to join a naturalist-led walk to the pond to identify frogs by sound and features. Celebrate National Frog Month! Bring one flashlight/family. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Canceled if rain. |
5/27/2012
| Snake and Turtle Feeding |
| Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 2:30pm Sun |
| Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered, paying adult. Learn to identify the county's only venomous snake, the northern copperhead. See four snakes and 4 turtles plus other reptiles. Learn what makes a reptile different from an amphibian. Learn to identify the county's only venomous snake, the northern copperhead. See four snakes and 4 turtles plus other reptiles. Learn what makes a reptile different from an amphibian. |
6/3/2012
| Snake and Turtle Feeding |
| Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 12:30pm Sun |
| Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered, paying adult. Learn to identify the county's only venomous snake, the northern copperhead. See four snakes and 4 turtles plus other reptiles. Learn what makes a reptile different from an amphibian. Learn to identify the county's only venomous snake, the northern copperhead. See four snakes and 4 turtles plus other reptiles. Learn what makes a reptile different from an amphibian. |
Hidden Pond Nature Center
3/10/2012
| Safari Saturday - Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10:30am Sat |
| Now, a preschool program for the weekend crowd! Join our naturalist for these hands-on, fun outdoor adventures. Topics: 3/10 Animal Care, 3/31 Signs of Spring, 5/5 Reptiles and Amphibians, 6/2 Fishing. |
3/14/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
3/16/2012
| Ponderings-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Fri |
| Get ready to discover what wildlife lives in our region and the various habitats that support them. Live animals and field studies are the reason this program is so popular; come and join our naturalist for the next adventure! Topics:3/2 Signs of Spring, 3/16 Amphibians , 3/30 Animal Care, 4/13 Animal Superstitions, 4/27 Pond Study, 5/11 Snakes. |
3/19/2012
| Nature Quest-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Mon |
| Be a part of the long-running naturalist program designed for the preschool-age explorer. From field to stream and everything in between, children will be able to learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field.Topics:3/5 Skunk Cabbage, 3/19 Ants go Marching into Spring, 4/9 Bird Nests, 4/16 Frogs, 4/23 Turtles, 4/30 Wiggling Worms and Wonderful Wildflowers, 6/4 Pollinators of Parade. |
3/21/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
3/28/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
3/30/2012
| Ponderings-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Fri |
| Get ready to discover what wildlife lives in our region and the various habitats that support them. Live animals and field studies are the reason this program is so popular; come and join our naturalist for the next adventure! Topics:3/2 Signs of Spring, 3/16 Amphibians , 3/30 Animal Care, 4/13 Animal Superstitions, 4/27 Pond Study, 5/11 Snakes. |
3/31/2012
| Safari Saturday - Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10:30am Sat |
| Now, a preschool program for the weekend crowd! Join our naturalist for these hands-on, fun outdoor adventures. Topics: 3/10 Animal Care, 3/31 Signs of Spring, 5/5 Reptiles and Amphibians, 6/2 Fishing. |
4/9/2012
| Nature Quest-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Mon |
| Be a part of the long-running naturalist program designed for the preschool-age explorer. From field to stream and everything in between, children will be able to learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field.Topics:3/5 Skunk Cabbage, 3/19 Ants go Marching into Spring, 4/9 Bird Nests, 4/16 Frogs, 4/23 Turtles, 4/30 Wiggling Worms and Wonderful Wildflowers, 6/4 Pollinators of Parade. |
4/11/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
4/13/2012
| Ponderings-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Fri |
| Get ready to discover what wildlife lives in our region and the various habitats that support them. Live animals and field studies are the reason this program is so popular; come and join our naturalist for the next adventure! Topics:3/2 Signs of Spring, 3/16 Amphibians , 3/30 Animal Care, 4/13 Animal Superstitions, 4/27 Pond Study, 5/11 Snakes. |
4/18/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
4/23/2012
| Nature Quest-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Mon |
| Be a part of the long-running naturalist program designed for the preschool-age explorer. From field to stream and everything in between, children will be able to learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field.Topics:3/5 Skunk Cabbage, 3/19 Ants go Marching into Spring, 4/9 Bird Nests, 4/16 Frogs, 4/23 Turtles, 4/30 Wiggling Worms and Wonderful Wildflowers, 6/4 Pollinators of Parade. |
4/25/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
4/27/2012
| Ponderings-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Fri |
| Get ready to discover what wildlife lives in our region and the various habitats that support them. Live animals and field studies are the reason this program is so popular; come and join our naturalist for the next adventure! Topics:3/2 Signs of Spring, 3/16 Amphibians , 3/30 Animal Care, 4/13 Animal Superstitions, 4/27 Pond Study, 5/11 Snakes. |
4/30/2012
| Nature Quest-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Mon |
| Be a part of the long-running naturalist program designed for the preschool-age explorer. From field to stream and everything in between, children will be able to learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field.Topics:3/5 Skunk Cabbage, 3/19 Ants go Marching into Spring, 4/9 Bird Nests, 4/16 Frogs, 4/23 Turtles, 4/30 Wiggling Worms and Wonderful Wildflowers, 6/4 Pollinators of Parade. |
5/2/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
5/5/2012
| Safari Saturday - Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10:30am Sat |
| Now, a preschool program for the weekend crowd! Join our naturalist for these hands-on, fun outdoor adventures. Topics: 3/10 Animal Care, 3/31 Signs of Spring, 5/5 Reptiles and Amphibians, 6/2 Fishing. |
5/9/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
5/11/2012
| Ponderings-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Fri |
| Get ready to discover what wildlife lives in our region and the various habitats that support them. Live animals and field studies are the reason this program is so popular; come and join our naturalist for the next adventure! Topics:3/2 Signs of Spring, 3/16 Amphibians , 3/30 Animal Care, 4/13 Animal Superstitions, 4/27 Pond Study, 5/11 Snakes. |
5/16/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
5/23/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
5/30/2012
| Wildlife Wednesdays-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Wed |
| Join Naturalist Annie and friends to learn about nature by meeting live animals, exploring the wilds of Hidden Pond Park, and participating in fun activities. Topics: 3/7 Mammals, 3/14 Signs of Spring, 3/21 Animal Care, 3/28 Animal Movement, 4/11 Turtles, 4/18 Lizard or Salamander?, 4/25 Snakes, 5/2 Butterflies and Bugs, 5/9 Frogs and Toads, 5/16 Flowers,5/23 Pond Study, 5/30 Stream Study. |
6/2/2012
| Safari Saturday - Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10:30am Sat |
| Now, a preschool program for the weekend crowd! Join our naturalist for these hands-on, fun outdoor adventures. Topics: 3/10 Animal Care, 3/31 Signs of Spring, 5/5 Reptiles and Amphibians, 6/2 Fishing. |
6/4/2012
| Nature Quest-Spring |
| Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Mon |
| Be a part of the long-running naturalist program designed for the preschool-age explorer. From field to stream and everything in between, children will be able to learn about many of our local animal species, hands-on and in the field.Topics:3/5 Skunk Cabbage, 3/19 Ants go Marching into Spring, 4/9 Bird Nests, 4/16 Frogs, 4/23 Turtles, 4/30 Wiggling Worms and Wonderful Wildflowers, 6/4 Pollinators of Parade. |
Huntley Meadows
3/17/2012
| Nature Buddies- Spring Topics |
| Location: Huntley Meadows Park |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Sat |
| Parent and child will take a walk to the wetland to look real world examples of happenings.Choose topics by date 3/17 Beavers, 4/14 Peepers and Trillers, 5/19 Animal Architecture. Following the walk there will be activities and a craft. Accompanying adult does not pay. |
3/17/2012
| Evening Walk |
| Location: Huntley Meadows Park |
| Start Time/Day: 4:30pm Sat |
| Join Park Naturalist PJ Dunn to hike the trails after dark, listening for owls and frogs and watching for beaver activity. |
4/14/2012
| Nature Buddies- Spring Topics |
| Location: Huntley Meadows Park |
| Start Time/Day: 10am Sat |
| Parent and child will take a walk to the wetland to look real world examples of happenings.Choose topics by date 3/17 Beavers, 4/14 Peepers and Trillers, 5/19 Animal Architecture. Following the walk there will be activities and a craft. Accompanying adult does not pay. |
River Bend
3/16/2012
| Amphibians After Dark |
| Location: Riverbend Park |
| Start Time/Day: 7pm Fri |
| Nature Center. Assist park naturalists with a calling amphibian survey. Learn how to identify frogs and toads by their calls as we explore pools and ponds. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. |
4/27/2012
| Amphibians After Dark |
| Location: Riverbend Park |
| Start Time/Day: 7:30pm Fri |
| Nature Center. Assist park naturalists with a calling amphibian survey. Learn how to identify frogs and toads by their calls as we explore pools and ponds. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. |
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
3/3/2012
| Salamander Excursion |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 3:30pm Sat |
| Meet at Elizabeth Furnace, Front Royal Virginia. Witness the first signs of spring by observing Jefferson salamander, spotted salamanders and red spotted newts breeding in vernal pools. Visit a real fossil wall and climb wood stock tower. Bring flashlights, your dinner to cook on a grill and dress for the weather.Use code 2741864301 for $20/individual.Use code 2741864302 for $45/family sign up. |
3/9/2012
| Wood Frogs! |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 7pm Fri |
| The wood frogs are breeding in the vernal pools. Assist in collecting and releasing frogs and recording data for our amphibian survey. Wear water-proof boots and bring flash lights! |
4/23/2012
| Jr. Naturalist-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 3pm Mon |
| Elementary-age children explore spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
4/26/2012
| Amphibian Campfire |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 7pm Thu |
| Gather around a campfire to learn about our native amphibians. See some animals first hand and talk about their habits and habitats. |
5/9/2012
| Kids Korner-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 9:30am Wed |
| Preschool children with their adult learn about spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
5/10/2012
| Kids Korner-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 1pm Thu |
| Preschool children with their adult learn about spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
5/14/2012
| Nature Snoopers-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 3pm Mon |
| Kindergarten-age children with their adult explore spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
5/16/2012
| Kids Korner-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 1pm Wed |
| Preschool children with their adult learn about spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
5/17/2012
| Kids Korner-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 9:30am Thu |
| Preschool children with their adult learn about spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
5/21/2012
| Jr. Naturalist-Spring |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 3pm Mon |
| Elementary-age children explore spring: Butterflies in April, Bees in May and Pond Turtles in June. |
5/26/2012
| Copperheads and Black Racers |
| Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park |
| Start Time/Day: 9am Sat |
| Assist a naturalist with a reptile survey. We will search for, capture, identify and release snakes. Learn the habits and preferred habitats of our native snakes. |
Virginia State Parks
For additional information on any Virginia State Park program listed below, See: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/vieweventpublic.cfm
| Date
|
Park | Event |
| 04/06/2012 7:00 p.m. | Belle Isle | Froggy Went a' Courtin' |
| 04/13/2012 7:00 p.m. | Belle Isle | Froggy Went a' Courtin' |
| 07/13/2012 | Leesylvania | Pond Play! |
| 08/10/2012 | Leesylvania | Pond Play! |
| 07/25/2012 9:30 a.m. | New River Trail | Virginia Snakes |
| 08/21/2012 9:30 a.m. | New River Trail | Virginia Snakes |
| 05/26/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 05/27/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 05/28/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/02/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/03/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/09/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/10/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/16/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/17/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/23/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/24/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 06/30/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 07/01/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 09/01/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 09/02/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 09/03/2012 3:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River | Toads, Turtles and Snakes |
| 05/20/2012 10:00 a.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 05/30/2012 2:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 05/30/2012 4:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 06/08/2012 2:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 06/12/2012 4:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 06/17/2012 12:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 06/25/2012 3:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 07/01/2012 4:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 07/02/2012 11:00 a.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 07/04/2012 12:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 07/05/2012 2:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 07/10/2012 3:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 07/15/2012 4:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 07/17/2012 3:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 07/27/2012 4:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 07/31/2012 1:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 08/06/2012 4:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 08/10/2012 3:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 08/14/2012 2:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 08/22/2012 11:00 a.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 08/23/2012 11:00 a.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 08/29/2012 3:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Feeling Froggy |
| 08/30/2012 2:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 09/22/2012 3:00 p.m. | Staunton River | Snakes Alive |
| 05/19/2012 10:00 a.m. | Staunton River Battlefield | Swamp Stomp |
| 05/28/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 06/10/2012 4:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 06/16/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 06/22/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 06/30/2012 4:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 07/01/2012 11:00 a.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 07/08/2012 11:00 a.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 07/14/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 07/21/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 07/27/2012 4:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 08/05/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 08/11/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 08/18/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 08/26/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 08/31/2012 4:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 09/03/2012 4:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 09/09/2012 2:00 p.m. | Twin Lakes | Creature Feature |
| 05/19/2012 1:00 p.m. | Wilderness Road | Critters in the Creek |
Reptiles Alive! Public Events
January 2012
Friday January 27th 7:30-8:15 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Southern Community Center
Lusby MD
www.co.cal.md.us/residents/parks/
February 2012
Saturday February 25th 1-4:30 pm
Live Animal Show and Festival
Reptiles Alive!
3rd Annual DelMarVa Reptile Fest
Delmarva Discovery Center
Pocomoke City MD
410.957.9933
delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
March 2012
Saturday March 17th 2-2:30 pm
Live Animal Show
Wetlands Alive!
Doodlehopper 4 Kids
Springfield VA
703.912.7200
www.doodlehopper.com/events.php
Sunday March 18th 2-2:30 pm
Live Animal Show
Wetlands Alive!
Doodlehopper 4 Kids
Falls Church VA
703.241.2262
www.doodlehopper.com/events.php
June 2012
Monday June 11th 2:30-3:15 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Cascades Library
Sterling VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Monday June 11th 7-7:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Ashburn Library
Ashburn VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Tuesday June 12th 11-11:45 am
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Middleburg Library
Middleburg VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Tuesday June 12th 2-2:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Rust Library
Leesburg VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Tuesday June 12th 7-7:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Lovettsville Library
Lovettsville VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Wednesday June 13th 1-1:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Purcellville Library
Purcellville VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Wednesday June 13th 4-4:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Sterling Library
Sterling VA
engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6457
Tuesday June 26th 10:30-11:30 am
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive! + Reptile Encounters
Chinn Park Regional Library
Woodbridge VA
703-792-4800
Library Events Website
Tuesday June 26th 1-2:15 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive! + Reptile Encounters
Chinn Park Regional Library
Woodbridge VA
703-792-4800
Library Events Website
July 2012
Tuesday July 10th 3-4 pm
Public Live Animal Show
Snakes Alive! + Snake Encounters
Locust Grove Elementary School
Locust Grove VA
http://www.ocplva.org/news-events
Wednesday July 11th 1-2 pm
Public Live Animal Show
Snakes Alive! + Snake Encounters
Gordon Barbour Elementary School
Gordonsville VA
www.ocplva.org/news-events
Wednesday July 11th 3:15-4:15 pm
Public Live Animal Show
Snakes Alive! + Snake Encounters
Orange Elementary School
Orange VA
www.ocplva.org/news-events
Wednesday July 18th 4-4:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Rain Forests Alive!
Beatley Central Library
Alexandria VA
703-746-1702
www.alexandria.lib.va.us/branches/beatley
Monday July 23rd 1-1:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Orlean Street Branch Library
Baltimore MD
http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/orleans/
Monday July 23rd 4-4:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Herring Run Library
Baltimore MD
http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/herringrun/
Tuesday July 24th 10:30-11:15 am
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Central Branch Library
Baltimore MD
http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/central/
Tuesday July 24th 1-1:45 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive!
Waverly Library
Baltimore MD
http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/waverly/
Saturday July 28th 12:30-1:30 pm
Live Animal Show
Reptiles Alive! + Reptile Encounters
Rappahannock County Library
Washington VA
(540) 675-3780
Rappahannock Library Summer Reading Program