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Greetings, friends!
Come join us for nature fun and enrichment. Program costs are $0-$10. Learn something new, bring friends and enjoy the nature of Arlington.
Tiny Tots & Pre-K Programs
Tiny Tots
Ages 18 to 35 months. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, and mini-hikes. Themes repeat so please register for only one program at each center per month. Caregivers must stay with their child during the program. $6.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Dinosaurs
Sat., Jan. 4, 10 - 10:45am #622810-M
Sat., Jan. 11, 10 - 10:45am #622810-N
Thu., Jan. 23, 10 - 10:45am #622810-O
Long Branch Nature Center
Volcano Experiment
Tue., Jan. 7, 10:30 - 11:15am #622910-M
Wed., Jan. 15, 11 - 11:45am #622910-N
Sun., Jan. 26, 1 - 1:45pm #622910-O
Preschool Nature Explorers
Ages 3 to 5. Preschoolers can actively explore their natural world with programs that build the foundation for a lifetime of wonder, appreciation and discovery. Hands-on interactive learning, mini hikes and nature play provide a fun and engaging experience for children. Caregivers must stay with their child during the program. $6.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Marsupials
Sat., Jan. 4, 11am - 12pm #622810-A
Tue., Jan. 7, 1 - 2pm #622810-B
Sat., Jan. 11, 11am - 12pm #622810-C
Thu., Jan. 23, 11am - 12pm #622810-D
Long Branch Nature Center
Winter Evergreens
Sun., Jan. 5, 1 - 2pm #622910-A
Fri., Jan. 17, 2 - 3pm #622910-B
Wed., Jan. 22, 10 - 11am #622910-C
Tue., Jan. 28, 10:30 - 11:30am #622910-D
Preschool Special: Lost in the Woods
Ages 0 to 5. Join us for a special presentation by the Wildlife Rescue League as we read the book “Lost in the Woods” and learn about the woodland animals checking in on a baby deer. Is this baby deer lost? His wildlife friends want to know. Together we'll all learn how to be safe. $6.
Long Branch Nature Center
Wed., Jan. 8, 11 - 11:45am #622910-V
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Kids Programs
Awesome Amphibians
Ages 6 to 10. What makes amphibians unique? Why do they change from tadpoles? What kinds of frogs, toads and salamanders are there in Virginia? Meet some of our amphibians and take home a craft. $6.
Long Branch Nature Center
Wed., Jan. 15, 1 - 2pm #622920-B
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Teen Programs
Park Volunteering
Teens ages 12 to 17. Help us with improving Glencarlyn Park. Each Sunday we will have hands-on projects like weed pulling, raking, trail maintenance and trash pick-up. Your hard work will make the park a better place for both people and nature. Free.
Long Branch Nature Center
Sun., Mar. 30, 1 - 3pm #622930-B
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Adult Programs
Powhatan People
Ever wonder how people lived off the land in the mid-Atlantic? Come learn about the Powhatan people who made Virginia their home. We'll learn what language they spoke, the foods they ate, the clothes they wore and how they survived. $6.
Fort CF Smith Park
Sat., Jan. 4, 10:30 - 11:30am #622740-A
Women’s Outdoor Skill Workshop
Outdoor skills like fire-starting, archery, hiking safety and leave-no-trace are presented in an inclusive, fun workshop geared towards women and girls. All are welcome, open to those with zero experience or seasoned outdoor women. Teens age 13 and up are welcome to attend with a registered adult. $12.
Long Branch Nature Center
Sun., Jan. 5, 3 - 5pm #622940-Q
Deep Dive: Evergreens of Virginia
Join us for a presentation on the different species of evergreens the can be found through the mid-Atlantic and right here in Arlington. We'll learn how to identify them by their needles, barks, seeds and other factors. $6.
Long Branch Nature Center
Tue., Jan. 14, 4 - 5pm #622940-A
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Family Programs
Daily H.A.M.s (Holiday Animal Meetups)
Take a break from the holiday rush to just sit down and enjoy meeting some of our local nature center animals. Each day, a naturalist will share stories, tales and offer direct encounters with 2 different live or preserved animal friends. Just show up in our classroom and enjoy learning about local wildlife. Adults must attend with children.
Free. No registration required
Long Branch Nature Center
Thu., Jan. 2, 12 - 1pm
Fri., Jan. 3, 12 - 1pm
Sat., Jan. 4, 12 - 1pm
Winter Birding Hike
Some of the best times to identify birds is when the trees have no leaves and there aren't any obstacles in the way of your view! In this hike we will learn about our resident birds that stay with us year-round. Dress for the weather. We will provide binoculars, but you can bring your own. Free.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Fri., Jan. 3, 9 - 10am #622850-N
Wed., Jan. 15, 3 - 4pm #622850-O
Paint Tree Cookies
Sliced up tree branches are tree cookies (non-edible), which are great for crafting! Join us to make your best artwork and designs on tree cookies while enjoying music. $6.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Fri., Jan. 3, 1 - 2pm #622850-H
Fri., Jan. 10, 4:30 - 5:30pm #622850-I
Fort CF Smith Park Walking Tour
Fort C.F. Smith was one of the last Union forts built to protect Washington during the Civil War. We'll learn about the park's history, the role of the fort and the soldiers stationed there in the Civil War. Free.
Fort CF Smith Park
Sat., Jan. 11, 11am - 12pm #622750-A
Family Campfires
The whole family is invited to join us for lots of old-fashioned fun. These engaging programs will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers). $6.
Blacksmith Campfire
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Fri., Jan. 3, 4:30 - 5:30pm #622850-A
Winter Survival Campfire
Long Branch Nature Center
Sat., Jan. 4, 4 - 5pm #622950-A
R.I.P. - Remove Invasive Plants at Gulf Branch!
Adults, teens and families ages 8 and up. Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month at over a dozen parks. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that depend on them, in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. For more sites or information, visit our Invasive Plants page. Free. Sign up here.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Sat., Jan. 11, 9:30 - 11:30am
Flying Squirrel Lore
Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very cold. $6.
Long Branch Nature Center
Sat., Jan. 11, 5:30 - 6:30pm #622950-F
Owl Prowl & Hot Cocoa
Join us for an evening nature hike when the leaves aren’t out and the owls may be easier to spot. Give a hoot… literally as we learn about and try to call to our native nocturnal raptors. Dress for the weather. $9.
Long Branch Nature Center
Sat., Jan. 11, 7 - 8:30pm #622950-J
Full Moon Salamander Search
Explore the park at night when the moon is full! We will search for salamanders along Long Branch Creek. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight if you have one! Event will take place rain or moon-shine! $6.
Long Branch Nature Center
Tue., Jan. 14, 6 - 7pm #622950-U
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