Online - Spring ENJOY Arlington!
Do you find yourself asking "When will winter end?" - Check out our online preview of our spring classes and programs and get ready for spring! With more than 200 classes including photography, yoga, music lessons and sports, we invite you to Come Play With Us! Online registration for County residents begins Wed., March 20@ 7a.m. for gymnastics and 7:30 a.m. for all other classes.
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Create a Hospitable Garden
The Long Branch Nature Center and Washington Area Butterfly Club are pleased to present a talk by Tyler Ormsby and Alyssa Ford Morel, Certified Master Gardeners. Learn how to choose and cultivate plants to create better ecosystems in our yards Sat., March 16, 10 a.m.-noon at Long Branch Nature Center. Free. No registration required.
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Take a Hike! With Family, in Nature ...
Come hunt for signs of luck and spring as we traverse the hillsides of Glencarlyn Park on Sun., March 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for ephemeral spring weather, and bring a water bottle. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center. $5. Activity Code #632959-Q
Forest Meditation Walk
Inspired by the Japanese Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing, explore the forest through a meditation style walk Sat., March 23 from 10 a.m.-noon. We'll go off the beaten path and move slowly, experiencing the forest through our senses with meditation. Participants should be ready to sit on the ground and be dressed for the weather. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center. Free. Activity code #632949-D.
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Did you hear? Arlington has once again been ranked the “Best City to Live in America” by the online review service Niche. We're not surprised given that 98 percent of our residents are only a 10-minute walk away from one of our amazing parks!
Board Meetings on Fees
Did you know that Parks and Recreation fees are approved each March by the Arlington County Board? Learn more and share your thoughts at these public meetings Tues., March 28 and Thur., March 30, 7 p.m. in the County Board Room – 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Third Floor. Can’t attend? Share your comments or questions with the County Department of Management and Finance.
Last Days of Bouncemania!
Have an active child (3-9 years old) who loves to bounce? Join us for our final Saturday morning Open Bounces at Madison Community Center through Sat., March 30. We host two bounce sessions each Saturday: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. $3 per child. (BTW … we offer fun options for birthdays too!)
We're Hiring!
Want to have fun this summer while making money? Arlington County is looking for creative, enthusiastic and committed people to staff our summer camps June 24 – Aug. 30! These temporary positions range from part-time to full-time status, and are available at a competitive salary. Perfect for teachers, college students and anyone who wants experience working with the best kids in the nation … Arlington kids! You can also support special interests in the arts, nature, sports or work with people with disabilities. Interested? View our summer employment opportunities. Recruitment ends Fri., May 31.
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