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52 Enjoy Arlington Fall 2026 | Resident online registration begins at Noon | Gymnastics Aug. 4 | Aquatics Aug. 5 | Nature/History/General Classes Aug. 6FamiliesRestore Habitat!Join us in restoring habitat in our parks! We meet regularly in over a dozen parks to remove invasives, plant natives, protect tree seedlings, and do other environmental stewardship work. Volunteers improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors. Learn more on our Invasive Plants webpage. Adults, teens and families ages 9 and up. Free. Long Branch Nature CenterSun., Sept. 20, 2-4pmSun., Oct. 18, 2-4pmSun., Nov. 15, 2-4pmFree. Gulf Branch Nature CenterFri., Sept. 11, 10am-12pmFri., Oct. 9, 10am-12pmFri., Nov. 13, 10am-12pmFri., Dec. 11, 10am-12pmPark Pop UpJoin us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on learning items, artifacts or activities. Cancelled if raining. Free. Tyrol Hill ParkSat., Sept. 5, 11am-1pmFree. Chestnut Hill ParkThurs., Sept. 10, 3:30-4:30pmFree. Arlington Hall ParkThurs., Oct. 1, 3:30-4:30pmFree. Bluemont ParkThurs., Oct. 15, 11am-12pmNature Scavenger HuntWe%u2019ll walk on the trails to complete our nature scavenger hunt list. Together we%u2019ll search for acorns, rocks, leaves, bugs, other animals and more! We will meet in Glen Carlyn park to embark on the scavenger hunt. Canceled if raining.$8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Sept. 5, 2-3pm 612950-CSat., Sept. 12, 2-3pm 612950-DSat., Sept. 19, 2-3pm 612950-ESpellbindersAges 4+. The Arlington Spellbinders will unleash the power of oral storytelling with favorite tales from around the world. Since ancient times in all cultures, this tradition has passed on wisdom, connected elders to youth, and engaged the imagination. Participants may choose a well-loved book to take home! Book donations provided in collaboration with the Friends of Arlington Public Library. Free. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Sept. 12, 3:30-4pm 612950-FSat., Nov. 14, 12:30-1pm 612950-GMeet Earl, Our Turkey Vulture with Superpowers!Come meet Earl, our new resident turkey vulture. He%u2019d love to share his story and his amazing life as a flying scavenger. Learn about his amazing adaptations. $8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Sept. 19, 11:30am-12:30pm 612950-JMoth Baiting: Exploration & CampfireBefore the summer is gone and the temperatures drop, come hear stories and search out some of our forest fliers. Search for moths using food and other baits, see who is drawn to some special lights and find out about their relationship to bats. End at the campfire to roast a s%u2019more. $10. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Sept. 19, 7-8:30pm 612950-IThe Textures of NatureNature is full of different textures: smooth, rough, bumpy, grainy, slippery. We%u2019ll make clay prints using natural materials, make art while exploring tree bark, and go on a nature walk to see what textures we cab find. $8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Sept. 26, 5-6pm 612950-KFall Fungus ForayCome join us for a light walk through the woods to explore the diversity of the fungus kingdom, from the littlest mushrooms to giant shelf fungi, to bizarre lichens. We%u2019ll discuss the secret lives of our fungal friends, including their ecology and identification. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult. $8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Oct. 3, 11am-12pm 612950-LSuper SeedlingsWe%u2019ll talk about the parts of a plant, its life cycle, explore pine cones and other seed pods, do some plant-inspired yoga, and go on an acorn hunt. Free. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Oct. 10, 5-6pm 612950-MRestore Habitat!