Long Branch Nature Center provides a foundation for enhancing the public's interest in natural resources. Open 6 days a week free of change. Come visit!
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Our nature center provides environmental education programs to ages. We have a variety of snakes, turtles, amphibians, and mammals that are for viewing in our nature center. We provide a variety of interpretive programs on cultural and natural resources. Come see and learn about the great things Long Branch has to offer.
Interested in participating in our programs? All our programs are listed in our publication; The Snag.
http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/nature/TheSnag.aspx
Register online or by calling 703-228-4747
We also do birthday parties! Children 4 and up can come celebrate their birthday party. A naturalist will do a 30 minute presentation on a topic of your child's choosing. Choose between snakes, toads & frogs, turtles, or rabbits. Get up close and personal as you discover fun and interesting facts about your favorite animal. Call the nature center for more information and availability.
To increase enjoyment, understanding and stewardship of Arlington's natural and cultural resources through outreach and education.
"Long Branch Nature Center hosts year-round programs and special events, including storytimes, hikes, nature walks, and campfires. The nature center features seasonal exhibits, a children’s Discovery Room, live animals, interpretive gardens, a viewing pond, space for birthday parties and an outdoor Nature Discovery Area."
