Fairfax County

							                                          Fairfax County
                                       Community Resources
Falls Church Recreation and Parks                                     Fairfax County Park Authority
223 Little Falls Street                                            12055 Government Center Parkway
Falls Church, VA 22046                                                            Fairfax, VA 22035
(703) 248-5077                                                                       (703) 324-8702
http://www.ci.falls-church.va.us/services/park/index.html                  http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/




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                                              Riverbend Park,
                                           8700 Potomac Hills St
                                           Great falls, VA 22066


Field Trip Opportunities for Preschool children ages 3-6 at Riverbend Park.
September 19 - December 7, 2001
Call for reservations: (703) 759-9018.
Please note: Programs that require extra staff or materials have a $2 fee per child.
Also all NON-FAIRFAX county schools have a $2 fee per child. Payment is due
on the scheduled program date. No programs are offered on Tuesdays.


HOLE WORLD- What animals live in holes? See a puppet play and listen to a story.
Take a hike to search for cavity critters. Discover what animals live in the high-rises of
the forest.
Fairfax County and Non-County Cost: $2 per child
Location: Nature Center, Ages: 3-6
Length : 1 hour, Available: Sept. - Dec.
Program of Studies/SOLs - 1.K.3-1, 1.K.5-7, 1.K.5-8, 1.K.5-9

A SQUIRREL'S TALE- Hear the story of the squirrel searching for his cache of acorns.
Take a hike to explore the world of these high-climbing acrobats.
Fairfax County Cost: FREE, Non-County Cost: $2 per child
Location: Nature or Visitor Center, Ages: 3-6
Length: 45 minutes, Available: Sept. - Dec.
Program of Studies/SOLs - 1.K.2-3, 1.K.4-1, 1.K.5-2, 1.K.5-7, 1.K.5-9

ALL ABOUT ANTS- Explore the world of these amazing insects. Become part of an ant
colony, learn their life cycle and make a craft to take home.
Fairfax County and Non-Fairfax County Cost: $2 per child
Location: Nature Center, Ages: 3-6
Length: 45 minutes, Available: September - October
Program of Studies/SOLs - 1.K.3-1, 1.K.5-7, 1.K.5-8
SENSORY WALK - Use your eyes, ears, nose and fingers to get close to nature. On a
short walk, discover what is in the naturalist’s bag of tricks.
Fairfax County Cost: FREE, Non-County Cost: $2 per child
Location: Nature and Visitor Center, Ages: 3-6
Length: 45 minutes, Available: Sept. - Dec.
Program of Studies/SOLs - 1.K.3-1, 1.K.6-1, 1.K.6-2, 1.K.6-7, 1.K.6-8,
1.K.7-2, 1.K.7-4

WALK, WADDLE, AND WIGGLE – Get ready to move in this program
which features bird dancing, a story, and the lily pad game.
Fairfax County Cost: FREE, Non-County Cost: $2/child
Location: Nature Center, Ages: 3-6
Length: 45 minutes, Available: Sept.-Nov.
Program of Studies/SOLs -1.K.5-7, 1.K.5-8

                                         Hidden Oaks Nature Center
                                               Annandale Park

MORNING BIRD WALK
Discover the birds that reside along the Accotink Stream Valley. Warblers, owls and
hawks can be seen. Bring binoculars. Meet at Prosperity Avenue parking lot. Cancelled in
case of rain. FREE
Location: Eakin Community Park, Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Time: 7-9 AM

Call 703-941-1065 for information

Hidden Oaks Nature Center is located in Annandale Park at 4020 Hummer Road in
Annandale. Inside the nature center, visitors will find natural and cultural history
exhibits, a library, and an auditorium. A naturalist is always available during operating
hours to answer questions.

                                                          Parktakes

Check out Fairfax County Parktakes Class, Camp & Tour Listings on the web
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/parktakes.html. The fall catalog contains consolidated
listings from both the Park Authority and Community and Recreation services. This
consolidated database is searchable by title, location, day and class description criteria.
Cost of each program varies, financial aid is available.

For a FREE subscription to Parktakes call 703-222-4664.

This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service,
under Grant Number 59-3199. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.