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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Virginia


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  Summer Ranger Programs
 2023 Programs:
*Behind the Scenes: A Backstage Tour*: Join Ranger Will as we wander into the woods to see and hear what goes into a Theatre-in-the-Woods performance!
*Wolf Trap Walk*: Join Ranger Jonathan as we journey through time to learn the story of Wolf Trap and the National Park Service!
*Map Orienteering*: Join Ranger Turk as we learn to orient our maps to the surrounding landscape and go on a short walk along the trails.
*Compass Navigation:* Join Ranger Turk as we learn the basics of using a compass and how to navigate to objects by following a compass bearing.
*Tree Identification:*Join Ranger Turk as we learn to identify specific native trees that grow in Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts by studying their leaves and other structures.On select Wednesdays:
*Wolf Trap Woodland Garden*: Join Master Gardeners for a fun and interactive tour of the Wolf Trap Woodland Garden. Native gardening in a  natural setting will be explored. The wildlife living in the garden will be identified as the stream is crossed, trails are followed, and wetland is explored by stepping across log steps.Two different Ranger Programs are offered at 11:45 am and 12:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday during our Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods season*. Programs meet at the kiosk in the meadow and are about 20 minutes in length. Find the schedule of Ranger Programs at the Footbridge or below. For future dates call (703) 255-1824 to find out which Ranger Programs will be available on the day of your visit. Programs are free and recommended for kids five and older.
*Ranger programs are canceled for rain or if the day has been determined to have "Code Red" Air Quality.

Below are a sampling of programs offered in previous summers:
*Birds of Wolf Trap:* JoinRanger Anna for a fun and interactive exploration of the birds that live in the woods of Wolf Trap!
*How Does Your Garden Grow?*: Join Ranger Tyleron a visit to the gardens of Wolf Trap to learn about how a garden and plants grow;and how to begin one in your very own yard!
*Invisible Animals of Wolf Trap*: Join Ranger Bryan as we explore how animals stay hidden during the day and what they do after we all go home!
*Out on a Limb - Trees of Wolf Trap*: Join Ranger Katie for a walk through the woods as we explore what kinds of trees grow in Wolf Trap and learn how to identify them in your own backyard!
 Last updated: June 8, 2023
 Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 1551 Trap Road
Vienna,
VA
22182-1643
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