The Nature of Poetry

Sat · Oct 24·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.

Sat · Oct 24·Fort Scott Park, 2800 Ft Scott Drive, · Arlington

Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington, VA

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.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Arlington

Met Park Saturday Farmers Market in Arlington.

Sat · Oct 24·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Gentle bat‑focused walk at Long Branch Nature Center followed by a campfire with s’mores.

Sat · Oct 24·Potomac Overlook, 2845 N. Marcey Road, 22207 · Arlington

Invasive plant removal at Potomac Overlook offers habitat improvement, exercise, and native plant and wildlife education for ages 8 and up.

Sun · Oct 25·1:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Live animals up‑close at Halloween, learn about and interact with the park’s “scary” creatures.

Sat · Oct 24·Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.

Sat · Oct 24·Goodwill parking lot, 4717 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Artist Rowan Bathurst shares remarks about the new Columbia Pike mural, accompanied by music, refreshments, and family‑friendly activities at the Goodwill parking lot.

Sat · Oct 24·Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22204

Red Cross babysitting class (Arlington Mill Community Center) — Youth learn safe, responsible care techniques for children and infants.