Weekend: Beekeeping, Bird-Watching, Wagon Rides

Friday, Sept. 11: Lettuce Plant

Garden Talk – Edibles, Mix It Up: Master gardeners help you discover the basics of incorporating edibles into the ornamental landscape so you can enjoy having fresh vegetables outside your door. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Adults. Register online. $10/person. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Also of Friday:

Fall Warblers: Wake up with the birds and discover these delightful fall visitors with expert guide and naturalist Tony Bulmer. From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at E.C. Lawrence Park. Ages 8 and up. $5/person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Saturday, Sept. 12: First Families

Virginia Indian Festival: Discover the history of the First Families of Virginia. Enjoy dancers, music, demonstrations and crafts. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverbend Park. $5/person; pay at site. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Also on Saturday:

Garden Sprouts – Pond Life: Children ages 3 to 5 explore this special habitat where dragonflies, turtles and frogs live. From 10 to 11 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6/child. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Naturalist’s Choice – Behind the Scenes : Celebrate Huntley Meadows Park’s 40th anniversary by taking a tour of some seldom-seen places with a park naturalist. Dress for going off trail. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park. Ages 10 and up. $8/person. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Family Fun – Bird’s-Eye View : Go on a bird hike with a naturalist and use binoculars to find feathered friends, listen to their calls and make bird treats to attract them to your backyard. From 1 to 2 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Registration required for everyone; ages 5 to adult. $6/person. Register online. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Beekeeping for Beginners: Want to harvest your own honey? Learn how to get started, what equipment and permits are needed and how to care for your bees. Presented by Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Adults. Free, register online. For information, call 703-768-6700.

“Coyote Wars”: Author Michael Delapena discusses his novel, a contemporary thriller about a terrorist plot to infiltrate the highest ranks of American government. The author’s 25-year career as an FBI agent offers a unique insider’s view of the workings of the agency. From 2 to 4 p.m. at Reston Regional Library. Free. For information, call 703-689-2700.

Hot Dog, S’mores! Wagon Ride and Campfire : Meet at Cabell’s Mill to enjoy a wagon ride and roast a turkey hot dog and s’mores over the fire. Discover who Ellanor C. Lawrence was and learn about natural history. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at E.C. Lawrence Park. Bring your own drinks and sides. Ages 2 and up. $10/person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Sunday, Sept. 13: In Tune

Donal Fox, Pianist – Inventions in Blue: Donal Fox expertly fuses jazz, Afro-Latin and classical idioms into intricate new works and electrifying performances. Praised by the Boston Globe as “unique and utterly commanding,” Fox de- and re-constructs Bach, Piazzolla, Schumann, Monk, Schoenberg and more. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the CenterStage, Reston Community Center – Hunters Woods. $20/person. Buy tickets online. For information, call 703-476-4500.

Also on Sunday:

Wagon Ride – Journey to the Pond : Frogs, tadpoles and water critters abound in the pond so come see what’s hopping, splashing and swimming. From 10 to 11 a.m. at Riverbend Park. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 2 and up. $5/person. Register online. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Sunday Afternoon Dances: Dancers of all skill levels are welcome to foxtrot, swing, cha-cha and waltz during these fun afternoon dances. Music selection ranges from golden oldies to today’s more modern dance selections. Door prizes and light refreshments add to the fun; partners are not required. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Reston Community Center – Hunters Woods. Ages 18 and up. $10/person; pay at door. For information, call 703-390-6157.