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Enjoy Arlington Fall 2026 | registration.arlingtonva.us 53 George Washington Survey Marker Walk to Glencarlyn ParkWe will begin at the Glencarlyn Library and learn about George Washington%u2019s survey marker and take a nature & history walk to the original park location where a tree once marked the spot. Walking path to stream valley is mostly paved with some hills. Park Naturalist is bilingual (English/Spanish). Meet at Glencarlyn Library. $10. Glencarlyn LibrarySun., Oct. 18, 3:30-5pm 612950-HFall Owl ProwlJoin a naturalist on a walk along Long Branch in search of some of our local nighttime noisemakers. Meet some local wildlife up close and learn to call an owl or two. Learn what it%u2019s like to be a nocturnal animal. $10. Long Branch Nature CenterFri., Oct. 23, 6-7:30pm 612950-NGoing Batty Walk & CampfireCome explore the world of bats on this gentle walk in our park. Campfire will follow with s'mores.$10. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Oct. 24, 6-7:30pm 612950-OMagizoologyDid you know many of the mythical creatures in Harry Potter stories are based on real animals? Learn about these magnificent animals that inspired those creatures in the wizarding world. Free. Gulf Branch Nature CenterFri., Oct. 30, 6-7pm 612850-ENocturnal Animal HikeWe'll explore nocturnal animals in a classroom discussion and walk the trails to look for them after dark. Dress for the weather. $8. Long Branch Nature CenterFri., Nov. 6, 6:30-7:30pm 612950-PFri., Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30pm 612950-QTurkey Vulture vs Black VultureBoth turkey vultures and black vultures live around here and have a very important role in the natural world. Come meet Earl, our new resident turkey vulture, and learn how he differs from black vultures. $8. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Nov. 7, 11:30am-12:30pm 612950-RVirginia%u2019s State SnakeLearn about Virginia%u2019s official State snake, the eastern garter snake and other local snake neighbors. Meet a snake that lives at the nature center closeup! The park naturalist is bilingual (Spanish/English). Meet at Long Branch Nature Center. $8. Long Branch Nature CenterSun., Nov. 8, 3-4pm 612950-SWiggling WormsHave you ever wondered about the life of a worm? Why do worms wiggle? How do worms survive winter cold? We'll explore live red earthworms in compost, make wiggling paper worms, and mix gooey slime worms. Free. Long Branch Nature CenterSat., Nov. 21, 5-6pm 612950-TNatural OrnamentsJoin us to make animal ornaments with natural materials: acorn owl, pinecone chipmunk, and more! Materials provided. $8. Gulf Branch Nature CenterSun., Dec. 6, 2:30-3:30pm 612850-FLetters to SantaWrite a letter to Santa Claus in style! Blend holiday magic with hands-on history by trying different old-timey writing tools to create your special message, and finishing it with a custom wax seal. To ensure it reaches the North Pole, we will put in a special mailbox direct to the North Pole. Ages 5 to 12.$8. Gulf Branch Nature CenterSat., Dec. 5, 10-11am 612820-GSat., Dec. 12, 2-3pm 612820-HExplore the natural world in Arlington! More classes are available online at arlingtonva.us/parks and search Nature & History.