Conservation Alley

Saturday, June 7

& Sunday, June 8

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Explore Conservation Alley, packed with family fun, demonstrations, recycled crafts, and plenty of love for the natural world. Kids can journey with the Jr. Passport program and earn a Conservation Alley sticker badge while learning simple ways to protect our wildlife and water.

jr. passport program

1) Grab Your passport!

2) Explore activities and vendors throughout Conservation Alley. Learn simple ways to protect our rivers and lands through conservation, sustainability, and green practices.

3) Collect 6 stamps to get your Occoquan Conservationist sticker badge!

butterfly experience

Don't miss our one-of-a-kind experience to feed butterflies!

This enchanting, portable exhibit features a mesmerizing walk-through tunnel filled with vibrant flowers and live butterflies. Attendants will be on hand to guide guests as they feed the butterflies and fully immerse themselves in this unforgettable, magical experience.

The Butterfly Experience is generously sponsored by Westminster at Lake Ridge

learning Trail

Protecting our planet starts with YOU! Follow the Conservation Learning Trail to learn simple things you can do to help protect the earth and help shrink your carbon footprint.

learn & explore

Explore booths and exhibitors in Conservation Alley to learn more about how they support the natural world:

Athletic Alpacas
Charlie Boone Trails Memorial Foundation, Inc
Fairy Jennabelle
Hayley's Painted Pony Pens
Northern Virginia Sailing School
Prince William Water
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Preliminary list as of 3/14/25