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Field Trips: Meadowlark: Winter Walk of Lights
December 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The holidays are fast approaching, and Meadowlark Gardens’ “Winter Walk of Lights” is always a beautiful display with many photographic opportunities. On Saturday, December 10 we will meet to shoot the light display and for those who wish, enjoy a hot beverage and s’mores when we are done.
Where:
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court
Vienna VA 22182
Main website: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens
Winter Walk of Lights: https://www.novaparks.com/events/winter-walk-of-lights
When:
Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: December 11, 2022)
We will meet outside the front entrance to the visitor center, where a line should form for entry to the event.
Cost:
*Advance, timed tickets are required for this event.* You cannot purchase tickets at Meadowlark. The tickets are non-refundable but are transferable. The cost, with fees, is approximately $18/person. You should purchase a ticket for entry on December 10, 2022 at 7:15 p.m.
Inclement Weather
While the event is held rain, snow or shine, if it appears that the weather will be bad, we will make a decision by December 7th to move our trip to the following day, Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7 p.m. Prior to 2 p.m. on December 10th, a ticket may be transferred to another date/entry time online at eventbrite.com, where all tickets are purchased. (Go to your ticket and select the order to be changed.) In that case we will transfer our tickets to December 11, 2022 at 7:15 p.m.
Equipment:
- Lenses in the 24-70 range will work well
- You may want to bring a wide angle, too
- Tripods are necessary
Notes:
The walk is 0.6 mile and involves walking down and up a hill. The light display is outdoors, although we pass through the visitor center to enter.
We hope you can join us!
Rena Schild and Steven Glintz
NVPS Field Trip Coordinators 2022-2023
*Photos courtesy of Rena Schild