Department of Parks and Recreation
Gulf 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 OperationMonday: Closed FeaturesExhibits, classroom (20 person capacity), children's Discovery Room, pollinator garden, live animal exhibit room, pond, restored log cabin, observation bee hive, birthday parties Pollinator Garden at Gulf Branch Nature CenterCheck out the pollinator garden at Gulf Branch Nature Center! It's filled with plenty of nectar- and pollen-rich flowers and many plants that are native not just to Virginia, but also to the Arlington area. Native gardens like this are deer resistant, attract pollinators, tough and easy to maintain and look beautiful! HistoryAmenitiesPublic restrooms, water fountain, not wheelchair accessible Blacksmiths at Gulf Branch
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Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N. Military Road
Arlington, VA 22207
703-228-3403
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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).