Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Volunteer
Get more involved at Hidden Oaks by joining us as a volunteer! We need greeters at the front desk, program assistants, animal care providers, and site stewardship helpers who remove invasive species, tend our native plant garden, provide trail maintenance, etc. Please contact Hidden Oaks' Volunteer coordinator at janet.siddle@fairfaxcounty.gov for more information.
Become a Friend
The Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center is a group made of local citizens who care about our park, and we need all the help we can get!
If you're interested in making a difference in our community, please join us! Find out how on the Become a Friend page.
Come to a Program
Hidden Oaks holds a variety of programs throughout the year to teach children and families about nature, including exciting summer camps, tea parties, campfires, scout badges, and animal feedings. Check out our schedule on the Programs and Events page!
Visit Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks Nature Center is located in Annandale Community Park, just inside the Beltway at the VA-650/Gallows Road Exit. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Our operating hours are from 12 PM to 5 PM on weekends and from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays. We are also open on most holidays, except Tuesdays when we are closed to public walk-ins. Programming and rentals are scheduled 7 days a week as space allows. There is no fee for groups under 12 individuals for visiting the nature center. For groups of 12 or more, there is a fee of $30.
Mission
The Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center (FOHONC)'s mission is to support the Fairfax County Park Authority's natural and cultural centers, particularly the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Our non-profit 501(c)(3) organization strives to provide volunteer and financial support in addition to public and political advocacy for the nature center. FOHONC leadership, such as our site manager, Kristina Watts, and other site staff, meet regularly to provide management and promotional support. We share the site's mission of providing natural and cultural stewardship and education for citizens of Fairfax County and our visitors, and strive to welcome and offer opportunities for environmental education and equity amongst the diverse Fairfax County Community.