Social Studies Field Trips

National Wildlife Federation

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: National Wildlife Federation
STREET: 8925 Leesburg Pike
CITY: Vienna	STATE: VA	ZIP: 22184	COUNTY: Fairfax
PHONE: 703-790-4437 or 4435		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Education center open weekdays, 8 am - 4:30 pm. Guided nature walk, Wednesday, 12 noon - 1 pm. Unguided walks during daylight hours.
METRO:

GRADES: K 4	UNITS: MD Today, Me
CONTACT: Roy Geiger	PHONE: 703-790-4439
TYPE: Nature Center	FEES: None
DAYS: T W Th	HOURS: Morning or afternoon visits are possible. Arrange details with trip registration
LUNCH: Picnic tables
GROUP SIZE: 30, divided into smaller groups upon arrival. 1 adult per 7 children
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: One trail is accessible by wheelchair
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 1/2 hrs.

DESCRIPTION: There is a nature hike, the "Sensory Awareness Walk," for Grades K-3. An "Ecology Walk" is available for students in Grade 3 and older and "Stream Study" for students Grade 4 and older. Children are led on walks by trained naturalist volunteers. Walks go on in both rain or shine. Details of the tour program are clarified when calling to make the reservation.

RESOURCES

• Information about the facility will be sent upon request.

• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • National Wildlife Federation Home Page