Backyard History: Zitkala-Sa Park

Thu · Nov 5·Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22204 · Arlington

A 1.5‑mile urban nature walk in Arlington Village followed by pie at ACME Pie, with volunteers explaining native plants and notable trees.

Thu · Nov 5·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Tree-themed preschool session at Gulf Branch Nature Center, caretakers stay with child, ages 3–5.

Thu · Nov 5·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Songs, rhymes, and games bond babies 0‑12 months at Central Library Quincy Room, with networking; tickets required, first‑come seating, no registration, for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

Thu · Nov 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

Read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards engage families in the Eads Room, Aurora Hills Library, for all ages.

Wed · Nov 4·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Interactive nature stories change each session at Gulf Branch Nature Center.

Fri · Nov 6·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Nocturnal Animal Hike (Long Branch Nature Center) — Explore nocturnal animals in a classroom discussion and trail walk after dark; dress for weather.

Sat · Nov 7·2 PM – 3 PM·Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington, VA

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.

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·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·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.