Learn about the Virginia's official State snake, the eastern garter snake and other local snake neighbors. Meet a snake that lives at the nature center closeup! The park naturalist is bilingual (Spanish/English). Meet at Long Branch Nature Center.
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Guided forest bathing walk with Jane Stubbs, slow‑paced nature immersion ending with al fresco tea and snacks.
Invasive plant removal at Fort C.F. Smith Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, for ages 8 and up.
Storytime with read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays introduces listening skills and picture books at the Central Library Children’s Area, all ages.
Modern and strategy board games played in Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, with experienced players offering instruction and first‑come, first‑served seating, adults 18+.
Invasive plant removal at Jamestown Park, volunteers clear non‑native vegetation to restore habitat and learn about native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Raptors of the Potomac (Potomac Overlook Regional Park) — Learn about native birds of prey, meet resident raptors, and watch a naturalist feed a live bird of prey.
Arlington Regional Master Naturalists present an engaging look at Eastern coyotes, covering diet, communication, ecosystem role, encounter safety, and conflict reduction, ages 11 and up.
A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.
Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.
Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Meet Earl, the new resident turkey vulture, and compare his traits to black vultures at Long Branch Nature Center.
Courtney LeBlanc leads a short walk through Lubber Run Park, pausing for nature‑themed poetry readings and personal poem writing.
