Events Listing

Creekside Storytime

11 Sep 2024 Ages 3 to 8. Listen to fish tales by the side of Long Branch Creek while making crafts. We'll also splash in the creeks shallow water, so please dress in clothes and shoes that can get wet. Must wear closed-toe shoes in the water. Registration Required.

Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

Virtual Deep Dive: Virginia’s Fishes

11 Sep 2024 Adults. Who is swimming around the Potomac River? Are there endangered or invasive species? What are we doing to help or hurt them? We'll answer all these questions and more in this interactive program. Registration Required.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

Gardening at the Fort for Adults

11 Sep 2024 Adult s. Come tour the fort garden and check out what’s growing. We’ll discuss the current state of the garden, answer any gardening questions, and do a bit of mellow garden work including harvesting your own veggies to take home! We’ll be outside the who

Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

Pre-K: Monarch Butterflies

12 Sep 2024 Ages: 3 - 5 years. Preschool programs are offered throughout the year at both Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers. The theme for preschool programs is repeated during the month, so please register for only one session at each nature center per mont

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

Geology for Kids

13 Sep 2024 Ages 8 to 12. We'll handle rock samples in the nature center classroom, then head out on a hike to see soils and rocks of Glencarlyn Park. Wear clothes that can get wet and dirty. Registration Required.

Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

Bug Helpers in the Garden

13 Sep 2024 Ages 6 to 10. It might seem like bugs are just icky pests when it comes to gardening, but insects and their relatives do a lot of important jobs in the garden and in nature! Come learn about all the different types of creepy crawlies and do a little bit o

Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

Virtual Deep Dive: Virginia’s Fishes

13 Sep 2024 Adults. Who is swimming around the Potomac River? Are there endangered or invasive species? What are we doing to help or hurt them? We'll answer all these questions and more in this interactive program. Registration Required.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature

R.I.P. - Remove Invasive Plants at Gulf Branch!

14 Sep 2024 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, a

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families

Tiny Tot: Spiders

14 Sep 2024 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

Pre-K: Monarch Butterflies

14 Sep 2024 Ages: 3 - 5 years. Preschool programs are offered throughout the year at both Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers. The theme for preschool programs is repeated during the month, so please register for only one session at each nature center per mont

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature