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Amazing Acorns Campfire

29 Sep 2023 Families. The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’m

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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Waggin' Walk

30 Sep 2023 Families. Join us for a nature walk through the park with your canine companion - let's give all four legs a little stretch! Dogs must be well-mannered and remain on a leash at all times. Registration Required.

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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Pre-K: Monarch Butterflies

30 Sep 2023 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

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

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Residential Rodents: Friend or Foe?

30 Sep 2023 Adults. There are many species of mice and rats that live amongst us, from the tiny Eastern Harvest Mouse to hefty Norway Rat. While often considered pests, these rodents play an important part in our local ecology, often as prey items for predators. Come

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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Mushroom Walk

30 Sep 2023 Adults. An introduction to mushroom identification for beginners. Learn how fungi grow in the soil and their role in the environment. Teens ages 12 and up are welcome, but must attend with a registered adult. Registration Required.

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

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Pre-K: Invertebrates

03 Oct 2023 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

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Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk

04 Oct 2023 Adults. Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for informal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Registration Requi

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

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Pre-K: Invertebrates

05 Oct 2023 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

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Birding Stroll

06 Oct 2023 Adults. Join a naturalist as we go into the field to learn how to identify birds using sight and sound while we observe them in their natural habitat as well as how to use the app called eBird. Registration Required.

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

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Owl Prowl

06 Oct 2023 Families. Join a naturalist on a walk along Long Branch in search of some of our local nighttime noisemakers. Meet some local wildlife up close and learn to call an owl or two. Learn what it's like to be a nocturnal animal. Registration Required.

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

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Tiny Tot: Spiders

07 Oct 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

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Pre-K: Invertebrates

07 Oct 2023 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

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Amazing Adaptations of Owls

07 Oct 2023 Adults. Owls are fearsome nocturnal predators with a wide array of amazing adaptations that allow them to rule the night. Join us to learn in depth about how owls see, hear and fly, and meet a live owl! Registration Required.

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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Pre-K: Woodpecker Walk

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

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Teen Bonfire

07 Oct 2023 Teens ages 13 to 17. Help us build a bonfire and enjoy roasting hotdogs (beef and vegetarian) and marshmallows for s’mores and learn about some of our local wildlife in the process! Registration Required.

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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Nature Through Microscopes

09 Oct 2023 Teens ages 13 to 17. Become an expert field microscope user with this workshop. We'll spend our time exploring nature using paper microscopes that are easy to carry into the field. Bring a tablet or smartphone if you would like to use it to connect to the

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

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Pre-K: Woodpecker Walk

11 Oct 2023 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

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

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Park Pop-Ups! - Arlington Mill

13 Oct 2023 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. Registration N

Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204

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Batty About Bats Campfire

13 Oct 2023 Families. The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’m

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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

14 Oct 2023 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. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that de

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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Tiny Tot: Spiders

14 Oct 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

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Spellbinders Story Fest

14 Oct 2023 Families ages 4 and up. The Arlington Spellbinders will unleash the power of oral storytelling with favorite tales from around the world. Since ancient times in all cultures, this tradition has passed on wisdom, connected elders to youth, and engaged the

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

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Pre-K: Invertebrates

14 Oct 2023 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

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Fall Heritage Festival

14 Oct 2023 Families. Each fall we usually gather around the Walker Log House, but this year we are mustering at Fort C.F. Smith Park! Join us for a family-friendly day of fun. Step back into history and try your hand at some old-time games and crafts, make a corn hu

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

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Fall Colors Hike

15 Oct 2023 Families. Join a naturalist on a relaxing hike as we explain the science of fall colors. We'll visit different habitats throughout the park to enjoy the changes of the season. Registration Required.

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

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Bike Nature! Barcroft Park/Four Mile Run Park Loop

15 Oct 2023 Adults. We’ll begin in Barcroft Park and take a ride along the Four Mile Run stream to Four Mile Run Park. We will make stops along the way to observe wildlife and nature. Mostly flat surface. Bring your bicycle, helmet and water bottle. Participants will

Barcroft Park, 4100 S Four Mile Run Dr, 22206

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Pre-K: Woodpecker Walk

17 Oct 2023 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

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

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Park Pop-Ups! - Tuckahoe Park

17 Oct 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. No registration is needed.

Tuckahoe Park, N 26th & Tuckahoe St, 22213

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Tiny Tot: Squirrels & Nuts

18 Oct 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

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

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Remarkable Reptiles Trivia Game

19 Oct 2023 Ages 8 to12. Fellow reptile lovers unite! Join us for a reptile-themed trivia quiz game! Kids can share their knowledge of turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodilians as they compete for fun prizes and meet some of the nature center reptiles too! We'll reve

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207

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