Ask A Naturalist: Birds & Bird Watching 30 May 2023 Families. Got questions about nature? Visit a park naturalist for a presentation featuring natural objects, then go on a nature hike to make observations in the field. Meet at the amphitheater, held indoors if raining. Registration Required. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Bird Trivia 30 May 2023 Adults. Connect with fellow nature lovers while quizzing! Quiz questions cover bird identification from photographs and bird calls, and knowledge of birds in pop culture. Fly solo or flock with a team. We will reveal the answers together so everybody lear Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Wild Edible Plants 31 May 2023 Adults. Discover wild plants you can eat! Join us for a presentation on which Virginia mushrooms, fruits, nuts, and plants are edible. This class will introduce you to foraging and give identification help. Teens ages 12 and up and welcome, but must atten Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Tiny Tot: Dragonflies 01 Jun 2023 Ages 18 to 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities lik Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Tots
Park Pop-Ups! - Glencarlyn Park 02 Jun 2023 Families. Join us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on learning items, artifacts or activities. Cancelled if raining. Meet Glencarlyn Park, 301 S Harrison St, 22204 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Fort C.F. Smith Park Walking Tour 03 Jun 2023 Families. 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. Registration Required. Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Living History At Fort C.F. Smith 03 Jun 2023 Families. The Union Army has come to Arlington and set up camp at Fort C.F. Smith Park. Join us for a day of living history that will include drilling activities, specialized fort tours and more. Come learn about Civil War life in Arlington County and bey Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Coffee & Stroll 03 Jun 2023 Adults. Bring your favorite cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea and join us for a stroll through the park. You can ask any nature questions you have always wondered about while we observe the local wildlife and beauty of nature. Registration Required. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Adapted Nature Hike - Bluemont Park 03 Jun 2023 Families. All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. Restrooms available, paved trails open in sun until forest Bluemont Park, 601 N Manchester St, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Green Community Celebration & Tour: Homes, Gardens & More! 04 Jun 2023 Get ideas and inspiration! Visit homes, gardens and community spaces on Sunday, June 4, 1-4pm. Featuring a simultaneous Green Community Celebration at Shirlington Library Plaza. Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206 Tagged as: , Animals, Community events & fundraisers, Environment, Exhibitions & festivals, Nature, Trees