First of Winter Sunrise Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) As the first full day of winter, the sky will be dark, but the days will be getting longer. With it, the hope for warmer weather to come. Come search the forest for the plants and animals who struggle to stay warm on the shortest day of the year. Hot water, cocoa and tea will be provided. ...

$5

Winter Solstice Night Walk

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

(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.

$5

Winter Solstice Stroll & Sketch

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

(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.

$5

Winter Solstice Meditation Walk

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

(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.

$5

Liking Lichens!

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

(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 ...

$5

Wintertime Animal Hike

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

(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.

Free

Orchid Origami

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

(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 ...

$7
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