The land that became Walney has been occupied by humans for over 13,000 years.

Field Trip Opportunities at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

WE FILL OUR PROGRAMS QUICKLY. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

To make a reservation: Call 703-631-0013 (TTY 703-803-3354) during business hours only: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Fall program reservations begin Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at 9 a.m..
  • Spring program reservations begin Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at 9 a.m.

All Programs Are Outdoors!! FEE: $3 per student

Beavers swimming at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.

Groups are welcome to explore the Walney Visitor Center and Ellanor C. Lawrence Park on their own. The center has historical exhibits, live reptile and amphibian displays, and a small sales area. Space for picnicking is available. If you plan to bring a group to explore the park on your own without a park guide, please let us know in advance when you wish to come.

The following programs* are provided by the Fairfax County Park Authority at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Many of the activities have been designed to complement your Science and Social Studies curricula and the Virginia Standards of Learning. Click the field trip title to download the Teacher's Outline for that specific subject.

TimeKindergarten
1 hourSenses and Seasons
1 hourAnts
1 hourShapes and Colors of Nature
1 hourReptiles and Amphibians
TimeGrade 1
1 hourSenses and Seasons
1 hourReptiles and Amphibians
1 hourWonderful Worms
1 hourTrees are Terrific
TimeGrade 2
1.5 hoursMeadow Habitat/Insects
1 hourReptiles and Amphibians
1 hourIndians of Fairfax County
1 hourPond Life Cycles
1 hourTrees are Terrific
TimeGrade 3
1 hourReptiles and Amphibians
1 hourAnimals and their Habitats
1 hourSoil and Water
1 hourAll About Plants
1 hourIndians of Fairfax County
TimeGrade 4
1 hourReptiles and Amphibians
1 hourAnimals and their Habitats
1 hourIndians of Fairfax County
1 hourAll About Plants
TimeGrade 5
1 hourReptiles and Amphibians
1 hourPond Study
1.5 hoursArchaeology
1 hourOrienteering (Find your Way)
TimeGrade 6
1.5 hoursArchaeology
1 hourAnimals and their Habitats
1 hourOrienteering (Find your Way)

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