Fairfax County

Community Resources

**Falls Church Recreation and Parks**

223 Little Falls Street

Falls Church, VA 22046

\(703\) 248-5077

http://www.ci.falls-church.va.us/services/park/index.html

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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]{.underline}.
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.

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