(VA) (Arlington Parks) Stretch your legs in Glencaryln Park along a mostly flat paved trail as we follow Long Branch Creek as it flows into Four Mile Run. We'll follow the water over rocks and under bridges all the way to Huffman's Falls. Family.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join members of the Washington Area Butterfly Club for a flying season review. Come with a butterfly experience to share one-on-one or with the larger group, or just come to listen. You may also bring photos, plants, seeds, specimens, or one or more books to swap or give away. Registration Required. Adults.
(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.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll visit our classroom to learn about nocturnal animals then walk the trails to see if we can find them in the dark. Bundle up, it can become very cold. Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Help us with improving Glencarlyn Park. Each Sunday we will have stewardship projects like weed pulling, raking, trail maintenance and trash pick-up. Your hard work will make the park a better place for both people and nature. Teens ages 12 to 17. Registration Required.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Enjoy a relaxing evening with other adults while roasting s'mores over a campfire. No songs, no lessons, just a quiet evening to yourselves. Adults.
(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.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Have you ever wondered how a sycamore got its name or how it was an important part of the underground railroad? Or how witch hazel trees used in gaining or losing luck? Come take a hike in search of the hidden stories of food, folklore and songs of our local trees. Tree ID skills will be taught. ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Can you survive in the forest in a shelter you've built yourself? We'll use sticks, branches, rocks and whatever we find to build our own shelters. Ages 8 to 12.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Have you ever wondered how a sycamore got its name or how it was an important part of the underground railroad? Or how witch hazel trees used in gaining or losing luck? Come take a hike in search of the hidden stories of food, folklore and songs of our local trees. Tree ID skills will be taught. ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which 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 hike through the habitats of Glencarlyn Park at night. We'll see what kind of critters come out in the dark and what comes out after them. Families.
