Wildlife
Lake Accotink Park now has two active bald eagle nests. Just before the holidays, trail watch volunteers tipped off park staff to the presence of a second bald eagle nest. The first known nest–near the spot where the railroad trestle crosses Accotink Creek by the dam–has awed many of our park visitors for several years. To have a second active nest (that we know of) is indeed exciting! Those with sharp eyes may spot the nest along the main trail south of the lake about a quarter-mile west of the dam. Please stay on the main trail so as not to disturb the eagles or other wildlife which need habitat that is free of human intrusion.
New Programs For Children
Springtime will bring flowers and also a welcome surge of school children coming into the park as part of school-sponsored field trips. This past Fall, Park Authority Education and Outreach staff in the Resource Management Division added Lake Accotink Park to the list of parks offering the Earth and Sky Science Program. Geared toward 4th grade, leaders take students on a fun educational adventure into how the natural world works. So far, more than 900 students have attended the program, which uses the park’s lake, creek and dam as tangible learning backdrops. Park staff look forward to welcoming more schools in the Spring.
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In Summer the park will launch a new morning camp for ages 5-7. Based on customer feedback, the need for a half-day summer camp for younger children was identified and will be offered in addition to the ever-popular Lakeside Nature Fun Camp geared toward the older kids. The new camp, called “Little Ducklings,” will run on weekdays from 9am – 12pm from June 23rd through August. Morning extended care will be available from 8am – 9am. Campers will enjoy field games, group activities, nature hikes and lessons, crafts, special themed activities, and tour boat and carousel rides. For more information please contact Chris Goldbecker at 703-324-9151 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink/events.htm.
Volunteer Donn Grover
In September 2013 Lake Accotink Park welcomed a new volunteer, Donn Grover. Donn has lived in Northern Virginia most of his life and currently resides in Alexandria with his wife of 47 years and their two dogs Pepito the Poodle and Paquito the Dachshund. Donn is an award winning artist and is retired from a wide range of careers. For 15 years he was employed as a carpenter and maintenance worker at a Franciscan monastery in Washington D.C., and in the decades prior to that he served in the US Navy and Coast Guard. His skills as an artist and carpenter and his positive attitude make him a valuable member of the Lake Accotink team. Donn is an energetic and colorful character who is always looking for more ways to be of help and support the staff. He decorated the employee work areas for the holidays and organized a holiday party for staff. Donn’s colorful nature shows through in his work as well. His creativity and artistic skill are demonstrated through his work to refurbish and paint the horses on the park’s antique carousel, adding many beautiful designs and details. Donn also suggested the horses be named using names contributed by children in the community. Donn’s positive can-do attitude makes him a joy to work with and staff enjoy his entertaining stories. The park and the community are fortunate to have Donn Grover in our midst.
If you have a skill or area of expertise you would like to contribute by volunteering at Lake Accotink Park, please call 703-569-0285 or go online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteer/lap-vol.htm