Pre-K: Turtles of Virginia 21 Dec 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 Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Reptile & Amphibian Keepers 21 Dec 2024 Ages 6 to 10. We'll meet our reptiles and amphibians and learn what our animals eat and how to be a responsible animal keeper. We'll get an up close look at a frog, and touch ‘Stumpy’ the box turtle and a even a snake! Registration Required. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Flying Squirrel Lore 21 Dec 2024 Families. Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Daily H.A.M.s (Holiday Animal Meetups) 22 Dec 2024 Free. Family. Take a break from the holiday rush to just sit down and enjoy meeting some of our local nature center animals. Each day, a naturalist will share stories, tales and offer direct encounters with 2 different live or preserved animal friends. No Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Hike to the Potomac 22 Dec 2024 Families. Join us for a hike along an uneven trail with a creek crossing and climbing over large rocks all the way to the Potomac River. Dress for the weather and wear good sneakers or hiking boots. Registration Required. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Daily H.A.M.s (Holiday Animal Meetups) 24 Dec 2024 Free. Family. Take a break from the holiday rush to just sit down and enjoy meeting some of our local nature center animals. Each day, a naturalist will share stories, tales and offer direct encounters with 2 different live or preserved animal friends. No Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Daily H.A.M.s (Holiday Animal Meetups) 26 Dec 2024 Free. Family. Take a break from the holiday rush to just sit down and enjoy meeting some of our local nature center animals. Each day, a naturalist will share stories, tales and offer direct encounters with 2 different live or preserved animal friends. No Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Daily H.A.M.s (Holiday Animal Meetups) 27 Dec 2024 Free. Family. Take a break from the holiday rush to just sit down and enjoy meeting some of our local nature center animals. Each day, a naturalist will share stories, tales and offer direct encounters with 2 different live or preserved animal friends. No Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Nocturnal Animal Hike 27 Dec 2024 Families. We'll visit our classroom to learn about nocturnal animals then walk the trails to see if we can find them in the dark. Bundle up, it can become cold. Registration Required. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Daily H.A.M.s (Holiday Animal Meetups) 28 Dec 2024 Free. Family. Take a break from the holiday rush to just sit down and enjoy meeting some of our local nature center animals. Each day, a naturalist will share stories, tales and offer direct encounters with 2 different live or preserved animal friends. No Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature