Tree Wanderers

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Celebrate upcoming Arbor Day by exploring the wonders of trees! Develop knowledge on tree science and identification with an activity and a hike (weather permitting). Ages 7 to 12.

Introduction to iNaturalist

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) iNaturalist is an awesome tool to document and learn about the natural world around us. Come learn how to use the phone/tablet app and explore observations on the website, then put it into practice with a walk outside! Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult.

$9

Virginia’s State Salamander

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll learn about the life of salamanders including Virginia’s State Salamander, the northern red salamander and take a stroll in the park to see if we can find one! Families.

$6

Kid-Friendly Bird House Craft

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Make and decorate a bird house from up-cycled materials and get ready for the nesting spring birds! Feel free to bring your own recyclables from home. Families. Find more Arlington Parks nature programs here.

$6

Early Spring Wildflower Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Spring beauties, bloodroot, trout lilies! Even before the last frost, some of our spring wildflowers brave the cold to put on a show. Come take a walk and we’ll discuss the fascinating lifestyle and ecology of these plants. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult. Adults.

$6

Wood Frog Campfire

(VA) (Arlington Parks) 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’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers). Families. Find more Arlington Parks nature programs ...

$6

Turtle Time

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Want to learn more about turtles? Come and meet all the different turtles we have at the Nature Center, learn about their habits, and give them a snack! Ages 6 to 10. Find more Arlington Parks nature events here.

Invasive Plant Removal at Gulf Branch

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month at over a dozen parks. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that depend on them, in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. Adults, teens and families ages 8 and ...

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