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Nature Walk in Dora Kelley Nature Park
2022-07-16 13:30:00 2022-07-16 14:30:00 America/New_York Nature Walk in Dora Kelley Nature Park Join Tina Dudley, a master naturalist from Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, for a one-mile nature walk through one of Alexandria's signature parks. (All ages, see below for details) Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Saturday, July 16
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-16 13:30:00 2022-07-16 14:30:00 America/New_York Nature Walk in Dora Kelley Nature Park Join Tina Dudley, a master naturalist from Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, for a one-mile nature walk through one of Alexandria's signature parks. (All ages, see below for details) Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library -

Join Tina Dudley, a master naturalist from Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, for a one-mile nature walk through one of Alexandria's signature parks. (All ages, see below for details)

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Because this event is being held outdoors in a park, we strongly recommend that there be at least one caregiver for every four children.

PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at Dora Kelley Nature Park (5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311). Meet at the Jerome Buddie Ford Nature Center (5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311). The trail could be muddy; be sure to dress for the weather and bring water. For more information about the park, visit their website at https://tinyurl.com/47dn8hcb.

If necessary, changes to this event will be made by 6pm the day before and details will be posted on this page. Please check back or call the Burke Branch at 703.746.1704 for updates.

 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | All Ages | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Family | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | outdoors | nature walk | Dora Kelley Nature Park |

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