Summer Puppet Theatre 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us in the Nature Center auditorium and discover what the animals in Rock Creek Park are doing this summer. Ages 3 and older. more...
Wednesday 7/2/2008
Young Planetarium 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM This introduction to the night sky for the youngest of astronomers is a shortened version of our Night Sky Planetarium Program. Ages 4 and older. more...
Thursday 7/3/2008
Sensational Senses 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Discover how the animals living in Rock Creek Park use their five senses to survive in the forest. Ages 4 and older. more...
Saturday 7/5/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Ranger-Led Horseback Tour 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Experience Rock Creek Park with a Ranger by horseback. This one hour tour leaves from the Rock Creek Park Horse Center and travels south along Rock Creek. Participants must be 12 years old or older and weight limits may apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are taken on a first come-first served basis. Fee $35. A credit card is required to make a reservation. Please arrive 30 minutes before your ride. more...
Sunday 7/6/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Monday 7/7/2008
Planet Hike 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn about the planets and how far apart they are from each other on this ranger led scaled-down model hike of the solar system. Ages 7 and older. more...
Tuesday 7/8/2008
Summer Puppet Theatre 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us in the Nature Center auditorium and discover what the animals in Rock Creek Park are doing this summer. Ages 3 and older. more...
Wednesday 7/9/2008
Junior Ranger Camp ages 7-8 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Young Planetarium 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM This introduction to the night sky for the youngest of astronomers is a shortened version of our Night Sky Planetarium Program. Ages 4 and older. more...
Thursday 7/10/2008
Junior Ranger Camp ages 7-8 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Curious About Coyotes 4:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn about Rock Creek Park’s newest animal inhabitant, the coyote. Ages 7 and up. more...
Friday 7/11/2008
Creature Feature 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Get acquainted with the Nature Center`s live animals and assist a park ranger in their feeding. All ages. more...
Saturday 7/12/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Night Sky to Freedom 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn how enslaved people on the Underground Railroad used the night sky as a compass to reach freedom. Ages 7 and older. more...
Battleground National Cemetery Talk 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Learn the personal and intimate stories of the lives of the men who died saving Washington, DC during the Battle of Fort Stevens. Ages 8 and up. more...
Fort DeRussy Hike 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Join a park ranger on this 1 mile hike to historic Fort DeRussy and learn how this little fort helped save Washington, DC during a Confederate attack in 1864. Ages 6 and up. more...
Fort Stevens Talk 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Learn the stories of bravery and sacrifice of the Civil War soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of Fort Stevens. Ages 10 and up. Meet at the Nature Center at 11:20 AM and car caravan to the fort. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Ranger-Led Horseback Tour 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Experience Rock Creek Park with a Ranger by horseback. This one hour tour leaves from the Rock Creek Park Horse Center and travels south along Rock Creek. Participants must be 12 years old or older and weight limits may apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are taken on a first come-first served basis. Fee $35. A credit card is required to make a reservation. Please arrive 30 minutes before your ride. more...
Sunday 7/13/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Woodland Trail Hike 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join a park ranger for a winter exploratory hike along the Woodland Trail. Boots are recommended. Ages 5 and older. more...
Wednesday 7/16/2008
Junior Ranger Camp ages 9-10 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Young Planetarium 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM This introduction to the night sky for the youngest of astronomers is a shortened version of our Night Sky Planetarium Program. Ages 4 and older. more...
Thursday 7/17/2008
Predators and Prey 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM From songbirds to squirrels, we`ll explore how animals in Rock Creek Park avoid becoming dinner for area predators such as owls, hawks, foxes and coyotes. Ages 7 and up. more...
Junior Ranger Camp ages 9-10 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Friday 7/18/2008
Creature Feature 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Get acquainted with the Nature Center`s live animals and assist a park ranger in their feeding. All ages. more...
Saturday 7/19/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Milkhouse Ford Hike 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Join a park ranger for this 1 ½ mile hike to Milkhouse Ford and discover the diverse natural and cultural resources that surround this historic water crossing. Boots are recommended. Ages 7 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Ranger-Led Horseback Tour 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Experience Rock Creek Park with a Ranger by horseback. This one hour tour leaves from the Rock Creek Park Horse Center and travels south along Rock Creek. Participants must be 12 years old or older and weight limits may apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are taken on a first come-first served basis. Fee $35. A credit card is required to make a reservation. Please arrive 30 minutes before your ride. more...
Sunday 7/20/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Monday 7/21/2008
The Food Chain 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM From chipmunks to coyotes, each creature has an important role in nature. Explore how the plants and animals in Rock Creek Park are linked together through the food chain. Ages 8 and older. more...
Summer Night Sky 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of July and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Tuesday 7/22/2008
Summer Puppet Theatre 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us in the Nature Center auditorium and discover what the animals in Rock Creek Park are doing this summer. Ages 3 and older. more...
Wednesday 7/23/2008
Junior Ranger Camp ages 11-12 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Young Planetarium 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM This introduction to the night sky for the youngest of astronomers is a shortened version of our Night Sky Planetarium Program. Ages 4 and older. more...
Thursday 7/24/2008
Junior Ranger Camp ages 11-12 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Woodland Trail Hike 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join a park ranger for a winter exploratory hike along the Woodland Trail. Boots are recommended. Ages 5 and older. more...
Friday 7/25/2008
Creature Feature 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Get acquainted with the Nature Center`s live animals and assist a park ranger in their feeding. All ages. more...
Saturday 7/26/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Ranger-Led Horseback Tour 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Experience Rock Creek Park with a Ranger by horseback. This one hour tour leaves from the Rock Creek Park Horse Center and travels south along Rock Creek. Participants must be 12 years old or older and weight limits may apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are taken on a first come-first served basis. Fee $35. A credit card is required to make a reservation. Please arrive 30 minutes before your ride. more...
Sunday 7/27/2008
Summer Night Sky 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Visit the only planetarium in the National Park system and explore the wonders of the night sky. View the brightest stars, planets, and constellations of summer and learn their stories. Ages 5 and older. more...
Beautiful Butterflies 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn about the secret lives of butterflies while looking for butterflies and doing a butterfly craft. Ages 4 and older. more...
Exploring the Universe 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us for a series of planetarium programs discovering the cosmos. Topics for these programs include the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 and older. more...
Monday 7/28/2008
Fort DeRussy Hike 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Join a park ranger on this 1 mile hike to historic Fort DeRussy and learn how this little fort helped save Washington, DC during a Confederate attack in 1864. Ages 6 and up. more...
Tuesday 7/29/2008
Summer Puppet Theatre 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Join us in the Nature Center auditorium and discover what the animals in Rock Creek Park are doing this summer. Ages 3 and older. more...
Wednesday 7/30/2008
Junior Ranger Camp ages 9-10 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Young Planetarium 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM This introduction to the night sky for the youngest of astronomers is a shortened version of our Night Sky Planetarium Program. Ages 4 and older. more...
Thursday 7/31/2008
Predators and Prey 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM From songbirds to squirrels, we`ll explore how animals in Rock Creek Park avoid becoming dinner for area predators such as owls, hawks, foxes and coyotes. Ages 7 and up. more...
Junior Ranger Camp ages 9-10 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.
ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 4th. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry!
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Did You Know?
The only time a presiding president came under enemy fire during a time of war occurred on July 12, 1864 at the Battle of Fort Stevens in northern Washington, DC.
