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Gulf Branch Nature Center

 





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  3608 N. Military Road
Arlington, VA 22207
Our nature centers are nestled in lovely park settings and are staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people. They provide interpretive environmental education programs for all ages and for a wide variety of audiences including small groups. To search for nature center activities, visit the county calendar and select the "Environment" category and the appropriate audience group for the type of activities you are looking for.

Hours of Operation
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Features
Exhibits, classroom (20 person capacity), children's Discovery Room, live animal exhibit room, pond, restored log cabin

Amenities
Public restrooms, water fountain, not wheelchair accessible

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
Wild Ones: Red Fox, Grey Eyes - 02/10/2010 4:00PM
Ages 6 - 10. Register child only. Your child is invited to join our exciting nature club which meets twice a month. Choose just a few programs or attend them all! Which of our Virginia species is the More>>>
Pola Negri Movie Afternoon - 02/13/2010 3:00PM
Teens and Adults. Pola Negri was a famous silent screen siren who took Hollywood - and its leading men - by storm. Legend has it that she once lived at Gulf Branch when it was still a private home. More>>>
Take Action - Remove Invasives! - 02/14/2010 1:00PM
Adults and teens. No registration needed. Make good on those New Year's resolutions…. spend more time outside and help improve the environment. Become a trained volunteer who keeps a special patch of More>>>
Nature for Beginners: Rocks and Fossils - 02/14/2010 3:30PM
Adults.Every second Sunday of the month we’ll master the ten most common items in a different nature category. You’ll learn not only names but enough natural history to make you feel like a naturalis More>>>
The Eagles are Coming! - 02/17/2010 11:00AM
Eagles over-winter along the Potomac shoreline. In earliest spring, they begin seaching for nesting sites. Learn all about them at this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft More>>>
Graduate Gemologists - Cabochons - 02/17/2010 4:15PM
Ages 8 - 13. Register child only. Kids who have completed 12 months of the Gemstone Club at Gulf Branch Nature Center can add to their knowledge of gems and increase their collections at this monthly More>>>
The Eagles are Coming! - 02/17/2010 9:30PM
Eagles over winter along the Potomac shoreline. In earliest spring, they begin searching for nesting sites. Learn all about them at this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft, More>>>
Tiny Tot - 02/18/2010 10:00AM
Ages: 18 - 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide a wonderful opportunity to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each fun and educational program wil More>>>
Tiny Tot - 02/18/2010 11:15AM
Ages: 18 - 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide a wonderful opportunity to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each fun and educational program wil More>>>
The Eagles are Coming! - 02/18/2010 3:30PM
Eagles over winter along the Potomac shoreline. In earliest spring, they begin searching for nesting sites. Learn all about them at this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft More>>>
Nature Lover's Book Club: Three Essays on ? - 02/18/2010 7:30PM
Adults. If you love a great book as much as a great hike, this one's for you! Every month we read and discuss a book or essays about the natural world. This month we'll enjoy essays on weather. Join More>>>
Tiny Tot - 02/19/2010 10:00AM
Ages: 18 - 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide a wonderful opportunity to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each fun and educational program wil More>>>
Tiny Tot - 02/19/2010 11:15AM
Ages: 18 - 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide a wonderful opportunity to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each fun and educational program wil More>>>
The Eagles are Coming! - 02/19/2010 3:30PM
Eagles over winter along the Potomac shoreline. Learn all about them at this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft, and a short hike. Ages: 3 - 5 years. Preschool programs a More>>>
Woodpeckers of Winter - 02/20/2010 9:00AM
Families with children age 6 and up. Register children and adults; child must register with an accompanying adult. The bold black and white pattern of a swooping woodpecker bring welcome color to t More>>>
Get Into Hot Water - 02/20/2010 3:00PM
Ages 7-10. Register child only. From Old Faithful in Yellowstone to Great Geysir in Iceland, geysirs are one of nature's most awesome spectacles. In this hands-on program, kids will create spoutin More>>>
Trees are Tree-mendous! - 02/21/2010 3:00PM
Families with children ages 6 to 8. Register children and adults. Does a tree bring joy and excitement to you? After hearing this poem by Harry Behn, you may feel differently about trees. Learn ab More>>>
Gem Gatherers - 02/25/2010 6:30PM
Ages 10 - 14. Register child only. Kids who love collecting rocks and mineralsl are eligible to join this group of gem-ophiles. There will be a fun activity each meeting, and participants will rec More>>>
Family Fishing Workshop - 02/27/2010 2:00PM
Families with children 6 and up. Get ready for a season of fishing fun with this program for adults – and kids! We’ll be offering a series of programs through spring and summer introducing you and More>>>
Get Ready for Wood Frogs! - 02/28/2010 3:00PM
Families with children 5 and up. Get ready for our earliest amphibians! After the first 'warm' rain of spring, you'll hear them quaking from the pond. Where do they all come from? For more informat More>>>

CONTACT US

Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N. Military Road
Arlington, VA 22207
703-228-3403 phone


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There are two ways to sign-up to receive our publications, The Snag and The Snag for Wee Ones :

  1. Subscribe online for a quarterly e-mail notification with a link to the publications (electronic, text-only versions or pdf versions available to view on-line or download); or
  2. Fill out a Registration Form (64 KB PDF) and return it to Long Branch Nature Center to receive a copy of the quarterly publications for a yearly subscription rate of five dollars.

You will find programs for families, school-aged children and adults listed in The Snag . The Snag for Wee Ones lists programs for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and tiny tots (ages 18-35 months).


Last Modified: December 07, 2009
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