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

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

All Programs Are Outdoors!!

There is a fee of $4 per student and chaperone. Teachers and Aides are free.

Out of County fee: $5 per student and chaperone. Teachers and Aides are free.

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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Before Your Visit To The Park, Please:

  • Arrange for chaperones so that there is approximately one adult per 10 children
  • Remind chaperones and students to wear long pants for outdoor activities and sturdy shoes. No sandals.
  • Have adults and children wear boldly printed name tags so that staff can use individual names.

At The Park:

  • Please ensure you are on time – late arrival may necessitate shortening or canceling the program due to other park scheduling requirements.
  • Please respect the plants and animals. Stay on marked trails and do not pick any plants. Do not take anything out of the park, or leave or release anything in the park.

After The Program:

  • The Walney Visitor Center has historical exhibits, live animal displays, a sales area, restrooms and a water fountain. You may want to picnic in the park. Because of limited trash pick up and scavenging by wildlife, please bring your own trash bags and take your trash out with you. Try bringing a litter free lunch!
  • If picnicking, bring hand sanitizer to avoid a long bathroom wait to wash hands.
  • We value your input. Please complete and return the program evaluations given to you at the program.

 

 

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