Join Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Volunteers for a 1.5-mile urban nature walk through the Arlington Village neighborhood and then treat yourself at the local pie shop, ACME Pie. Each person can purchase a pie or a slice on their own. Volunteers will talk about native plants, notable trees and the intricacies of nature.
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Backyard History event explores Zitkala‑Sa Park’s connection to the Indeginios People’s community at 3011 7th St N., Arlington County.
Tree-themed preschool session at Gulf Branch Nature Center, caretakers stay with child, ages 3–5.
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.
Read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards engage families in the Eads Room, Aurora Hills Library, for all ages.
Interactive nature stories change each session at Gulf Branch Nature Center.
Nocturnal Animal Hike (Long Branch Nature Center) — Explore nocturnal animals in a classroom discussion and trail walk after dark; dress for weather.
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.
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.
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.
Courtney LeBlanc leads a short walk through Lubber Run Park, pausing for nature‑themed poetry readings and personal poem writing.
