Nature & History Programs Check out the quarterly program guide, Enjoy Arlington, to learn about all the great nature and history programs we offer!
Nature Centers Nestled in lovely settings, our nature centers feature educational exhibits and are staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people. Staff provide interpretive environmental education programs for all ages.
Historic Sites Explore the C.F. Smith Park, which includes a Civil War Visitor Center, the lovely Hendry House and preserved earthworks of the Civil War fort.
Park Pop Ups! - Chestnut Hills Park 12 Dec 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 Chestnut Hills Park, 2807 N Harrison St, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Tiny Tot: Foxes 15 Dec 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 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Tots
Pre-K: Sea Creatures 15 Dec 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 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Tots
History Hikes: Defending Four Mile Run 15 Dec 2023 Families. Explore the Civil War defenses of Four Mile Run, built by the Union Army to defend the difficult ground that separated Arlington from Alexandria. We'll learn the stories of the forts and their defenders at this important junction between north a Fort Barnard Park, 2101 S Pollard St, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Orchid Origami 15 Dec 2023 Adults. Did you know there are more than 50 species of orchid found in Virginia? Come learn about the bizarre and diverse orchid family, with its 30,000 species in total. We will focus on the orchids found in northern Virginia. After learning about these Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Adults