Arlington, VA (Washington, DC metropolitan area) nature centers for children

In Arlington are two centres of great nature, Long Branch and Central Gulf. My daughter and I have visited Long Branch and enjoyed the room's discovery and trails. Both centers offer many educational activities for all ages, including young children.

I have heard that the viewings flying squirrels are fun and these squirrels have appeared on Animal Planet! Scheduled screenings takes place at night, as the squirrels are nocturnal. After indoor exposure, go outside to see them to find their food.

Families can enjoy other activities as the theatre of puppets of long branch, learn more about a hive of bee in Gulf branch nature center and a rainbow walk to join a naturalist on a hike to find all the colors of the arco iris in nature.

For children, there is a small program Tots, 18-35 months, in the Gulf branches and long branch nature centers. Small programmes Tot participation for your child with learning by doing and they include a variety of activities, such as songs, crafts, finger and mini hikes works.

Another great activity is the walking of infants in backpacks. Strollers may not but slings, carriers of framework, bjorns, etc., are welcome. Join a park naturalist (and his son) and moderate head on a spike to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and, then, conclude with some "time" for more encounters with nature.

There are also activities for children of school age.