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.
Pre-K: Skeletons 10 Oct 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
Shelter Building 10 Oct 2024 Ages 8 to 12. Can you survive in the forest in a shelter you've built yourself? We'll use sticks, branches, rocks and whatever we find to build our own shelters. Registration Required. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature
Milky Way Stargazing Nights 10 Oct 2024 Families. October and November are the best time of year for night sky observation in Virginia. We'll view the night sky with a staff amateur astronomer, look through a telescope and hear stories about constellations. Bundle up, it may be very cold. Regis Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Hibernation Campfire 11 Oct 2024 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 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Photography Journey: Wildlife of Costa Rica 11 Oct 2024 Adults. Come join wildlife photographer Calvin Schnure as he presents a close up photo adventure of wildlife in Costa Rica illustrating an amazing variety of birds, reptiles, mammals and invertebrates. Amazing photos that range from the cloud forest of th Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature