(VA) (Arlington Parks) The longest night of the year is a magical time to spend in the outdoors. Listen to the whispers of wind, woods and wildlife as they survive this chilly time of year. Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Get a peek at night-time animals by strolling around Glencarlyn Park. We'll take in the quiet to sketch a scene. Dress for the weather, entire program will be outdoors. Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a peaceful and meditative walk-through nature. We will start and end the walk with a sharing circle, then quietly soak in the sounds of water flowing in the creek. Adults.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Did you know that the map lichen found in Virginia can live to be 8,600 years old? Though easy to miss, lichens are fascinating partnerships between algae and fungi that come in a beautiful range of colors and shapes. In winter when animals and plants are resting, it is a great time to observe lichens. First, we'll ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Ages 6 to 10. Join us for a live animal presentation and a nature hike to discover how local animals survive in wintertime. We'll learn about hibernation, migration and overwintering and how animals survive in the cold.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Did you know there are more than 50 species of orchid found in Virginia? Come learn about the bizarre and diverse orchid family, with its 30,000 species in total. We will focus on the orchids found in northern Virginia. After learning about these amazing native plants, we will use the Smithsonian's "Orchid-gami" sheets to cut and fold ...
