(VA) (Arlington Parks) Late summer is when monarch butterflies are on the move. Join a naturalist on a hike to learn all about these voyaging butterflies life cycles, their migration routes, the challenges they face, and how we can help them. Ages 6 to 10
(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll walk on the trails to complete our nature scavenger hunt list. Together we'll search for acorns, rocks, leaves, bugs, other animals and more! Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Regardless of the weather or season, there are always neat plants, mosses, lichens, and fungi to see if you look closely! Each participant will be given a magnifying hand lens to use during the walk, and we'll explore the incredible micro-worlds of mosses and other plants, fungi, even invertebrates! Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll walk on the trails to complete our nature scavenger hunt list. Together we'll search for acorns, rocks, leaves, bugs, other animals and more! Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us to make beautiful clay bird and butterfly sculptures in the classroom just in time for Spring! We will visit our owl for inspiration and hopefully see some butterflies in our native plant garden. Ages 8 - 12
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Hike down to the Potomac River and along the Potomac Heritage Trail, explore the waterfall and enjoy the views! We'll check out Donaldson Run and Potomac Overlook Regional Park before heading back. Ages 12 - 17
(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
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for Winter Wildlife Bingo! Enjoy learning about local wildlife in a fun game and meet some nature center animals. We will have small prizes for winners! Ages 6 - 10
(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).
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a night hike to see the Snow Moon and marvel at woods around Gulf Branch Nature Center in winter. We may possibly see or hear nocturnal wildlife. Adults.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Gray days of winter got you down? Come explore the miniature world of mosses beneath our feet and all around us. These marvelous photosynthetic friends stay green and can even grow during winter when other plants are resting! First we'll learn about moss characteristics and identification, and then we will grab our magnifying glasses to brave the ...
(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).
