Name of Trip: Huntley Meadows Park  

Date: Saturday,  September 23

Time:  Carpool from Giant — depart at 9:00 a.m. (see below) ;  otherwise meet at Park at 10:00 a.m.

Cost:

• • Grounds are  free
  • Optional house tour has a fee 
  • Tours are 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m.
  • Tour Admission:
    • Students 16 and up – $4
    • Adults – $5
    • Seniors – $3
    • Children 5 to 15 – $3
    • Children under 5 – free admission

Leader:  Phil Boyer

Location/Address:  

Street address: 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306.
The final destination should show the corner of Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd.

Carpool Location/Time:  Depart the Giant parking lot at 8750 Arliss St., Silver Spring, at 9:00 a.m.  It is ~ 1 hour drive.    Map of Carpool Location

Overview: 

From the park website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park/#map
Nestled in Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley, Huntley Meadows Park is a rich, natural and historical island of over 1,500 acres in the suburban sea of Northern Virginia. It harbors a nationally significant historic house, majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands bursting with life.

Some of the best wildlife watching in the Washington metropolitan area is enjoyed here. From the ½ mile wetland boardwalk trail and observation tower, people have excellent views of beavers, frogs, dragonflies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well known as a prime birding spot, with over 200 species identified in the park.

Whether you come to hike, wildlife watch or simply to relax, Huntley Meadows Park will provide you with a premiere nature experience.

Facilities

•     Norma Hoffman Visitor Center with exhibits, classroom and auditorium
•     ½ mile boardwalk wetland trail
•     Wildlife observation platforms
•     2 mile interpretive trail system
•     Hike-bike trail
• Option of historic house tour, with fee

Food:

Afterwards, join us for lunch at:

Mamma’s Kitchen     7601 Fordson Road Alexandria, Virginia 22306

http://mammaskitchenva.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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