Pre-K: Little Veterinarian

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) 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 month. Caretakers must stay with their child during the program. Ages 3-5

$5

Family Nature Hike

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a Park Naturalist for a weekly hike exploring the changing of the seasons in Cabin John Regional Park. Children will also be introduced to our Nature Center’s resident animal ambassadors and engage in nature based play and exploration. Program is intended for children 3 to 5 ½ years old and requires the accompaniment of an adult ...

Ward 3 Spring Fling

Glover Park Community Center 4001 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Kids ages 6-12, many who attend programs at Glover Park, Hearst, and Palisades, will gather to celebrate the spring season and St. Patrick's Day.

Free

Preschool Nature Nuts – Parts of the Plant

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Ages 2-4 Preschoolers (and their parents) will explore plants and learn about their parts through books, a Saint Patrick's Day craft, a discovery walk, other fun activities. Program Fee - $10/child plus $3 transaction fee Participants - children ages 2-4 and their parents/guardian Registration - online registration required There are no refunds or waitlist for this program.

$13

Campfire Friday at Hidden Pond

Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd, West Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes S’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

$10

Campfire Friday at Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

$8

Tiny Tot: Reptiles

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) 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 like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes.  Ages 18-35 months

$5

Family Fun – Backyard Birding

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) 5-Adult) Come learn all about the different bird species we have here in Virginia on a hike around the grounds of Green Spring Gardens. Using provided binoculars, you will learn the tips and tricks of seasoned birders to identify the feathered friends we see. Decorate your very own birdhouse to continue the adventure at home.

$10

Adapted Nature Hike

Bluemont Park 601 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. Restrooms available, paved trails open in sun until forested area, trails are flat, benches at the picnic area for rest.

Free

Fairy House Walk

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Step into the enchanted forest of Cabin John Kingdom. On this day, the fairies have agreed to make their village visible to humankind. Take a walk along the trail and see their houses of many colors, then build your own fairy habitat in the woods. The trail is on natural surfaces with dirt, rock and rut.

$3

Pup Day in the Garden

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a walk through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine on our special Pup Days at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10am to 4pm. Please note:  Garden admission ends at 3:30pm. Dogs are $6 each.  Human admission is $8 for ages 18-54, $4 for ages 55 and older ...

$14

Family Nature Hike

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a Park Naturalist for a weekly hike exploring the changing of the seasons in Cabin John Regional Park. Children will also be introduced to our Nature Center’s resident animal ambassadors and engage in nature based play and exploration. Program is intended for children 3 to 5 ½ years old and requires the accompaniment of an adult ...

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