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The Science of Wastewater

Enhance your students’ learning with hands-on activities about our most important resource - WATER! We offer a variety of lessons intended for grades K-12. Students will learn about the importance of clean water. We supply all materials, instructions and training if needed. Supplies will be dropped off at your school. We offer classroom support by Zoom learning with a scientist, engineer or one of our operational staff. Visit the different activities and sign up for which one you would like to have in your classroom.

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A Field Guide to Fairfax County’s Plants and Wildlife

A Field Guide to Fairfax County's Plants and Wildlife helps young readers identify common species found in our neighborhoods, schoolyards, parks, and other outdoor areas. The guide includes fun activities for exploring how organisms fit into the ecosystem and generate awareness of how humans affect the environment. For additional information, email the Stormwater Planning Division or call 703-324-5500, TTY 711.

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Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience

The Fairfax County Park Authority's Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) is a program that meets the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement education requirements for elementary school students.
• No buses needed! We come to you.
• MWEE supports multiple 4th and 5th grade Virginia Standards of Learning.
• MWEE is schoolyard project-based learning.
• MWEE includes a consultation with a park naturalist to assist with an action project.

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