Arlington Parks

Website https://parks.arlingtonva.us

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  • Deep Dive: Urban Wildlife (Virtual)

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) What are Arlington’s common wildlife? What should you do if you encounter wildlife? We'll answer these questions in an interactive online program. Adults.

  • Winter Stream Ecology Hike

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Bundle up and join us for a winter nature hike full of frosty discoveries! Ever wonder what fish do when streams freeze over? How life keeps moving under the ice? On this guided walk, we’ll explore stream ecology in winter and uncover how aquatic life—especially fish—adapts to survive the freezing temperatures, slower currents, and reduced food supply. ...

    $7

  • Protecting Our Watershed

    Arlington Mill Community Center 909 South Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Join Arlington Park Naturalist Itzamar Duran Cruz to learn about local conservation efforts through an exploration of ongoing projects in our watershed. Discover how our community is protecting natural resources and how you can get involved in making a difference. 55+ program.

  • Rare Plants of Virginia (Virtual)

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) From the top of Mount Rogers to the beaches of the Eastern Shore, Virginia hosts an incredible diversity of plants and plant communities including cacti, orchids, and carnivorous plants. Join our naturalist on a photographic journey of some of the most unusual, uncommon, and threatened plants found in the commonwealth.

  • Nocturnal Animal Hike

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Learn about the animals active at night (nocturnal) and try to find some! There will be a short introductory presentation in the nature center followed by a hike outside around the park. We will stay on the walking paths; dress for the weather. Families.

    $7

  • Forest Bathing at Long Branch

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) In March and April the wild earth is "springing" all around us. Forest bathing provides a unique way of exploring the natural world by focusing our sense to a keen visceral state. This interactive process can be remarkably restorative. The program will conclude with tea and snacks. Dress for the weather (light rain or shine) and the ...

  • Spring Ephemerals Hike

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a guided nature walk to discover the beauty of spring ephemerals—those fleeting, early blooming wildflowers that appear before the forest canopy fills in. These native plants make the most of early spring sunlight and play a vital role in supporting pollinators emerging after winter. Come learn how these short-lived blooms help bring the forest ...

    $7

  • Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) 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. Adults.