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Two Upcoming USGS Programs at Walker Nature Center, June 4th and June 14th

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Photo: Courtesy of Loudon County Virginia – Quarry with Diabase

The Walker Nature Center has two upcoming programs with the U.S. Geological Survey.  Both events are for adults only and offered free of charge.  Registration is required.

Stream Monitoring

Thursday, June 4, 2026
10:30 am _ 12:00 pm

The U.S. Geological Survey maintains several monitoring stations in Reston’s streams.  Join scientists Brendan Foster and Joao Gallotti on a walk along Snakeden Branch.  Discover the importance of stream quality monitoring for safeguarding public health, sustaining aquatic ecosystems and informing water resource management decisions.  The walk will begin at the Walker Nature Center (11450 Glade Drive in Reston) and will involve hiking over uneven terrain.  Register by June 1.

The Rocks Beneath Our Feet

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Discover the world beneath your feet with USGS geologist, Mercer Parker.  Begin with a basic overview of geology and then head outdoors to look for landforms that can be observed around the trails at the Walker Nature Center.  Register by June 10.
Walker Nature Center educational programs are eligible for FMN CEUs.
If you are familiar with the reston.org WebTrac system, you can register there.  Otherwise, you can contact the Walker Nature Center directly at naturecenter@reston.org or 703-476-9689.  Note the registration deadline for each program above.