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50 Enjoy Arlington Fall 2026 | Resident online registration begins at Noon | Gymnastics Aug. 4 | Aquatics Aug. 5 | Nature/History/General Classes Aug. 6KidsNo School? No Problem!NSNP! We%u2019ve highlighted our nature programs scheduled during Arlington Public School Teacher Workdays or Parent-Teacher Conference Days so kids can stay active and engaged! Make a TricornNSNP! Create and decorate your own tricorn hats%u2014just like those worn during the American Revolution%u2014using simple materials and their imagination. Perfect for young history lovers, this activity combines creativity, learning, and a touch of Revolutionary flair. Ages 5 to 12.$8. Long Branch Nature CenterFri., Sept. 4, 12-1pm 612920-A Hike to the PotomacNSNP! 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 8 to 12.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterFri., Sept. 4, 1:30-3pm 612820-ABudding HerpetologistsDo you love frogs, snakes, and turtles? If so, this program is for you! Join us as we investigate these amazing animals and meet some who live at the nature center. Ages 6 to 10.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterWeds., Sept. 23, 5-6pm 612820-BBirding for KidsCalling all young birders and bird enthusiasts! Learn about local birds, how to identify, and how to use binoculars. Then, we'll comb the woods around Gulf Branch for commonly seen birds. Includes a short hike outside (weather permitting). Ages 7 to 12.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterWeds., Oct. 7, 2:30-3:45pm 612820-CCamouflage TimeHow good are you at spotting camouflaged animals? Learn about the best camouflaged animals in the world and then we%u2019ll test your eyes searching for camouflaged critters! Ages 6 to 9.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterThurs., Oct. 8, 3-3:45pm 612820-DDinosaurs: Can You Dig It?Ever want to be an archeologist or paleontologist. Learn to dig up the history to find some of histories most interesting creature. Go on a hunt and end up digging for bones. Plan to get a little dirty. Ages 7 to 11.$8. Long Branch Nature CenterFri., Oct. 9, 3-4:30pm 612920-BFun with PumpkinsDiscover pumpkins and their many amazing uses. Try some pumpkin treats and make a pumpkin craft to take home! Ages 6 to 12.$8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Oct. 31, 11am-12pm 612920-CBackyard Weather StationAre you curious about how weather forecasts are made? Wondering how you can tell if it you will have nice weather tomorrow? Come learn about our backyard weather station and make your own weather instruments! Ages 6 to 12.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterTues., Nov. 3, 1-2pm 612820-ETurkey Call CraftGobble up some educational turkey trivia! Learn about turkeys and where they are from, then craft up your own turkey call! Ages 6 to 12.$8. Gulf Branch Nature CenterWeds., Nov. 25, 1-2pm 612820-FTeensReptile Care for TeensAre you a teen interested in owning a reptile or already own one? Come and learn some helpful care tips ranging from diet and tank setups to enrichment ideas and meet some of our ambassador reptiles as well. Ages 12 to 17.Free. Long Branch Nature CenterFri., Sept. 25, 5-6pm 612930-ATeen Fire Building BasicsHow to build a fire with little to no skill or equipment. There are tricks to how to make things burn with little effort. Finish by roasting marshmallows over your successes. Ages 12 to 17.$8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Sept. 19, 5-6pm 612930-BGulf Branch Teen BioBlitzHelp us catalog the many wonderful plants, fungi and animals that call Gulf Branch stream and park home! We%u2019ll use iNaturalist to record and log our observations, and then come back next year after our stream resilience project is complete to see how things have changed! Ages 12 to 17.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterSat., Oct. 17, 10am-12pm 612830-ABirding for TeensCalling all young birders or birding enthusiasts! Learn about local birds, how to identify, and how to use binoculars. Then, we%u2019ll comb the woods around Gulf Branch for commonly seen birds. Includes a short hike outsie (weather permitting). Ages 12 to 17.Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterWeds., Oct. 28, 2:30-3:45pm 612830-B