Department of Parks and Recreation
Long Branch Nature Center
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 OperationSunday and Monday: Closed FeaturesExhibits, classroom (40 person capacity), children's Discovery Room, live animal displays, interpretive gardens, viewing pond, birthday parties, coming soon a Nature Discovery Area AmenitiesPublic restrooms, water fountains, fully wheelchair-accessible with some accessible trails ReviewRead a review of Long Branch Nature Center from Our-Kids.com. Birthday Parties at Long BranchChildren 4 and up, join a naturalist at Long Branch Nature Center with up to 17 of your closest friends and discover some neat things about the animal of your choice and even meet a critter up-close and personal!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CONTACT US
Long Branch Nature Center
625 S. Carlin Springs Road
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-6535
SUBSCRIBE ONLINE!
Sign-up to receive our publications, The Snag and The Snag for Wee Ones, electronically or via the mail.
There are two ways to sign-up to receive our publications, The Snag and The Snag for Wee Ones:
- 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
- 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).
BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS!
Nature abounds at Long Branch Nature Center and Park! Check out these beautiful photos of birds at Long Branch taken by photographer Paula Sullivan. View Photo Gallery! (Note: By clicking on the link, you will be taken outside the County website. Arlington County is not responsible for images and content contained therein.)
GROWING NATIVE
Did you know that Long Branch Nature Center is a collection site for the Growing Native program? Growing Native is a year-round volunteer project that collects hardwood seeds and plants trees to help restore and protect rivers and streams in the Potomac River watershed. Find out more!
