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NOVA Parks Connects Underserved Children with Nature Through Programming

kids with naturalist at Upton Hill Regional Park

NOVA Parks is partnering with the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, Northern Virginia Audubon Society, the NAACP Arlington Branch, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to help underserved children connect with nature.

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NOVA Parks is partnering with the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, Northern Virginia Audubon Society, the NAACP Arlington Branch, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to help underserved children connect with nature.As part of a series of programs of Upton Hill Regional Park, children learn to use a compass, identify animal habitats, and meet live animals. This program is strongly connected to the mission of all the partnering groups and is a key objective of NOVA Parks’ 5-year Strategic Plan.

Can You Conquer Climb UPton?

Take on the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic with 90 elements across three challenge levels. Climb UPton is open Wed. & Thurs., 4-8pm, Fri. 4-9pm and Sat. & Sun. 10am-9pm.

Plan for Fall Fun at Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Flower Fields

Pick your own pumpkin and flowers, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, bounce on inflatable pillows, slide down hill slides, and more! Open daily September 26 through November 3. Visit opening weekend for an in augural Pumpkin Blast by NOVA Parks' Executive Director on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11:45am and live music between noon-4pm both days.