The Broadlands Nature Center at 21907 Claiborne Parkway in the Broadlands is home to many animals. Sahara, the snake; Swimmy and Franklin, the Red-Eared Slider turtles; Marshmallow the dove; Fireball, the newt plus some tadpoles, a bullfrog, a toad and some fish. Our newest residents are Khloe and Zoe, a pair of Rex rabbits. They are sisters - Khloe is black and white, Zoe is brown and white - and are about two years old. They came to us from the Arlington Animal Rescue. They love to have visitors! Come meet them at the Nature Center Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on some Saturdays. Check our website for more details. http://www.broadlandshoa.org

Scouts who use the Broadlands Community Center free of charge for their meetings and activities all year, say “Thank You” to the Homeowners Association by doing trash pickups at various locations around the neighborhood. Homeowners in Southern Walk also organized a trash pickup day in the common area surrounding their homes. Thanks to the Scouts and our residents for being such good neighbors!

The Easter Bunny was recently spotted at the Nature Center when fourteen Broadlands families organized a fun family day for the neighborhood kids. The kids played Pin the Tail on the Bunny, Dangling for Peeps and had an Egg on the Spoon Race. The highlight of the afternoon was the Easter Egg Hunt and the appearance of Mr. Cottontail! A picnic lunch was served on the patio as both the kids and the adults enjoyed the beautiful Spring weather.

The Broadlands Community Center is home to Kindermusik, an early development class approved by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Children, aged newborn through three, and their caregivers explore a wide variety of musical instruments, songs and dances during each class. Visit http://www.WrightFootForward.com for more information on available classes.

For the past 18 years, runners from Loudoun, Fairfax and all around the DC area have participated in the Van Metre 5-Mile Run benefiting the Children’s National Medical Center. Participants in the 5-Mile Run, One-Mile Fun Run, and Kids’ Run for Fun gathered at the Broadlands Southernwalk Marketplace on a bright and sunny Saturday morning to get some great exercise, win some super prizes and, most importantly, raise a lot of money for Children’s National Medical Center. Ronald McDonald was on hand to kick the race off as serious runners and recreational runners and walkers stepped under the balloon arch and got underway!

Getting to the starting line

The runners are off

Getting a high-five from Ronald McDonald

All bundled up and ready to ride