Join us at Brandymore Castle to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.
Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from invasive plants.
SPARK! is a fun inclusive outdoor market with handpicked art and food vendors, and programming including poetry, music and art making. Meet your neighbors, build community and be inspired at SPARK! Hang out with us the first Sunday of the month at the new outdoor 2700 Art Space.
For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…
Take a walk to overlook the Potomac River from the ridgeline. Cross the rocks of Gulf Branch stream and explore the woods on the way to see a variety of different habitats. Wear closed toed shoes and pants that can get wet!
Ages 18 to 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, games, crafts, and mini-hikes. Tiny Tot programs are off…
In partnership with the Aurora Hills Branch Library, 55+ volunteers will share their love of reading and music with children. If you are interested in reading a story out loud during story time, please join us! Books are provided by the Aurora Hills Library. Questions? Please contact 55+ staff at 703-228-5722. Open to…
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Ages 3 to 5 years. Preschool programs are offered throughout the year at both Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers. The theme for preschool programs is repeated during the month, so please register for only one session at each nature center per month. Caretakers must stay with their child during the program.
