
Protecting our Watershed
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Learn about local conservation efforts for keeping our waterways clean by exploring ongoing action in the watershed. Includes a short walk outside along the ongoing stream restoration project.

Learn about local conservation efforts for keeping our waterways clean by exploring ongoing action in the watershed. Includes a short walk outside along the ongoing stream restoration project.
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Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Courtney LeBlanc leads a short walk through Lubber Run Park, pausing for nature‑themed poetry readings and personal poem writing.
After‑hours nature walk at Potomac Overlook Regional Park explores DMV cryptids like Clifton Bunny Man and Maryland Snallygaster, revealing origins and possible real animal inspirations.
Met Park Saturday Farmers Market in Arlington.
Gentle bat‑focused walk at Long Branch Nature Center followed by a campfire with s’mores.
Invasive plant removal at Potomac Overlook offers habitat improvement, exercise, and native plant and wildlife education for ages 8 and up.
Live animals up‑close at Halloween, learn about and interact with the park’s “scary” creatures.
Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.
Artist Rowan Bathurst shares remarks about the new Columbia Pike mural, accompanied by music, refreshments, and family‑friendly activities at the Goodwill parking lot.
Red Cross babysitting class (Arlington Mill Community Center) — Youth learn safe, responsible care techniques for children and infants.
Spooky Serpents (Potomac Overlook Regional Park) — Up‑close view of resident snakes and a naturalist feeding them mice, delivering a spooky, hiss‑filled experience.
Invasive plant removal at Thrifton Hill Park offers habitat improvement, native plant education, and outdoor exercise for ages 8 and up.