Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program (for ages 3-7) that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Suzie Gilley, Wildlife Education Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will conduct the training. Training limited to 30 participants. Free for attendees who work in Virginia. For those who don’t work in Virginia, a $12 fee will be charged to cover costs for materials. To register, contact NAI Beltway Chapter Co-Chair Mona Enquist-Johnston at mogar@cox.net. You may want to bring a snack and a beverage.
Directions:
Riverbend Nature Center is located 20 minutes from Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike). Take Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rte. 193) west 4.6 miles to right at the light on River Bend Rd. to right on Jeffrey Rd. Proceed 1.5 miles to the Nature Center entrance at the end of Jeffrey Road. Nature Center address: 8814 Jeffery Road, Great Falls, VA 22066.
NOTE: Mapquest gives incorrect directions to the park. Plus the park has two entrances and two different buildings (a Visitor Center and a Nature Center) within the park. Follow signs to the Nature Center.
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