Reston is the place where we live, work and play but we need to learn how to do so ina way that respects our environment. The USGS has partnered with the Reston Association for the past 6 years to provide indoor and outdoor space for Science Camp. As communities struggle to find a balance between development and preservation of ecosystems, Reston can be a 21st century education leader in environmental living. The USGS looks forward to working with the Reston Association to provide excellent education programs in the new Nature House. It is always more than a walk in the woods.
Children learn about biology, botany, ecology, and real science.
Our field trips have been rained out several years. A Nature House would make scheduling more efficient and offer year-round programs. I want to know how the red foxes in Reston leap, how the osprey hawk flies, and how the carp in Lake Anne swim. Vern took every opportunity he could to engage the community with Reston's open space. The year-round operation of the Nature House will provide an exciting new opportunity for Restonians to become closer to their natural surroundings.