• 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
  • Owl Prowl & Cocoa

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for an evening nature hike when the leaves aren’t on the trees, making owls easier to spot. Give a hoot… literally as we learn about and try to call to our native nocturnal raptors. Families.

  • Wednesday Nature Walkabout

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) The natural world is constantly changing… yearly, monthly, daily and even hourly. The only way to see it all is to go out on a regular basis and explore. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join a naturalist to briefly meet one of our nature center critters (living or preserved) then go for a walk to see what ...

  • Pond Life: Winter Edition

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Our ponds may be frozen, but they're still full of life. Come learn about our winter pond dwellers, and find out where the critters you don't see in winter have gone. Families.

  • Cozy Winter Craft Night

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Embrace the warmth of creativity this winter at our cozy winter craft night—a relaxing evening just for adults at the nature center. Sip tea or hot cocoa and unwind with nature-inspired crafts and good company. Materials provided. Ages 16 +.

    $10
  • MLK Day of Service at Long Branch

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Make a difference in your community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Volunteers are needed to help clear out invasive plants and vines that are keeping our local plants and animals from thriving. Come dressed for the weather, with sturdy footwear, and be prepared to get dirty. Adults.

  • Wednesday Nature Walkabout

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) The natural world is constantly changing… yearly, monthly, daily and even hourly. The only way to see it all is to go out on a regular basis and explore. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join a naturalist to briefly meet one of our nature center critters (living or preserved) then go for a walk to see what ...