Walker Nature Center

10/14/2026

There's still time to join our Halloween event next week!
Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3VpXh52

10/07/2026

Come join us for a Nature Walk with a Police Officer this Saturday, October 10th at 10:30AM. We will meet in front of the Nature Center.

10/04/2026

Thank you Colin Mills for an amazing Mushrooms of Reston presentation and hike! What an amazing day for mushroom hunting!!🍄🍄‍🟫

09/30/2026

The nature center will be closing today at 2:00 pm for a staff event.

09/24/2026

Reston Association's Community Yard Sale is this Saturday!

Saturday, September 26
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Rain Date: Sept. 27)
Location: 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston
Join us for one of Reston's largest community yard sales. Shop bargains from 85 families offering a wide variety of items, including children's clothing, toys, household goods, furniture, décor, college dorm essentials, and much more.
Whether you're hunting for treasures, outfitting a dorm room, or looking for great deals, there's something for everyone. Vendor Space is SOLD OUT
For event details, visit www.reston.org/events.
Follow us on Facebook for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/events/842204888609283
Questions? Contact [email protected].

09/21/2026

CANCELLED - Walker Nature Center's Nature and Nosh, Tuesday, September 22 from 6-8pm, due to forecasted inclement weather.

09/21/2026

Our Fall Native Shrub and Tree Sale ends on Friday, September 25th at 5pm!

American Beautyberry (photo below) is still available as well as several others.

09/19/2026

Curious about pollinators? Join us on Saturday, September 26th, for our Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz. All you need to participate is iNaturalist on your phone. We will travel throughout Reston in three shifts:

1. AM Shift 8:45AM - 12:00PM
2. PM Shift 1:00 - 4:00PM
3. Moth Shift 7:00 - 9:00PM

We will provide a pizza lunch. Contact Kim Lowther at [email protected] to participate or if you have questions.

09/19/2026