Weekend Pick: RA Spring Festival

Reston Spring Festival 2015/Reston Association

It may be cool and cloudy Saturday, but the calendar says spring.

So it is time to bring the family to the Walker Nature Education Center from 1 to 5 p.m. for Reston Association’s annual spring festival.

The event is free. The nature center is located at 11450 Glade Dr.

Here is what’s planned:

  • Live animals from the Raptor Conservancy
  • Fishing at Lake Audubon
  • Crafts for Kids
  • Displays and information from environmental groups
  • Canoe and kayak rentals on Lake Audubon ($3)
  • Native plant sale with Nature by Design

Live Entertainment

  • 1:00-1:45 p.m. – Blue Sky Puppets: The Three No So Little Pigs
  • 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Enviro Drums: Interactive Music and Recycling Show
  • 4:00-4:45 p.m. – Under the Sea: Live Animal Show with Creatures from the Chesapeake Bay

Accoustic Music

Photo of Spring Festival 2015/Courtesy Reston Association

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