Long Branch Nature Center

10/14/2026

Come by Long Branch Nature Center to meet some of Virginia's lesser-known wildlife! Our friend Sally is a Yellow-Spotted Salamander they are a type of mole salamander known for quickly burrowing to hide from predators! Which makes seeing them a unique and rewarding treat. 😄

10/10/2026

Every fall we gather for some old-fashioned fun. Join us at Fort C.F. Smith Park on October 10th, everyone is welcome and the event is free. See you there!

10/09/2026

Come out to Long Branch Nature Center tonight to play Wingspan- the popular boardgame all about birds! 🦅All skill levels are welcome, and we will provide the game!

Teens are welcome to attend with a registered adult.

10/03/2026

Only a week away- Come Join us for our Fall Heritage Festival! Each fall we gather to celebrate our nation’s heritage with a family-friendly day of fun. Step back into history and try your hand at some old-time games and crafts, make a corn husk doll, churn butter, go for a history walk, and work the c***r press!

All family members who attend must register using the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/53kz7u6u

10/02/2026

Happy Autumn! 🍁 Check out what programs we have going on for the month of October! 🎃
Walk-ins are welcomed, but registration is strongly suggested to reserve your place. Secure your spot below:

🧸Tiny Tots & Pre-K Programs at Long Branch Nature Center
https://tinyurl.com/5d8pr82x
🖍️ Kid Programs at Long Branch Nature Center
https://tinyurl.com/wuk8x6dc
🎒 Teen Programs at Long Branch Nature Center
https://tinyurl.com/5a8ar4
🎨 Adult Programs at Long Branch Nature Center
https://tinyurl.com/ysybe757
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Programs at Long Branch Nature Center
https://tinyurl.com/4ycbrdfz

10/01/2026

If you missed pre-ordering for our native plant sale, Gulf Branch Nature Center still has some plants on sale!

As of September 30, 2026, they have the following available:
• 4 Butterflyweed ($8 each)
• 7 Purple Coneflower ($8 each)
• 6 Little Bluestem ($8 each)
• 4 Culvers Root ($8 each)
• 9 White Wood Aster ($8 each)
• 4 Wild Hydrangea ($50 each)
• 9 highbush blueberry ($25 each)
• 5 Mapleleaf Viburnum ($50)
• 2 Spicebush ($25 each)
• 5 Beautyberry ($25)
• 2 Pinxter Azalea ($50)
• 6 Lady in Red Fern ($8 each)
• 1 Christmas Fern ($8 each)

Come by to Gulf Branch Nature Center to check them out! These sales help fund programs and care for our animals 🌱🐢🥾

10/01/2026

Ever want to be an archeologist or paleontologist? Join us on October 9th from 3:00 pm to 4:30pm!
Learn to dig up the history to find some of histories most interesting creature. Go on a hunt and end up digging for bones. Plan to get a little dirty.
Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/3ndfmjw2
Program Fee: $8

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Join us for Firefly Festival on Sunday, June 21, 7-9 PM at Fort C.F. Smith!

Come learn about the magical world of fireflies and have some fun too! Activities include crafts, moth baiting, bug hunts, guided firefly walks and many more. 🌟