Bear Oak Environmental Education Center

The Wildlife Center of Virginia and the United States Forest Service have formed a partnership that offers a learning opportunities for students around the State of Virginia. The Wildlife Center provides opportunities to take students on a field trip to an area of the George Washington National Forest to learn more about wild animals and their habitat and how important they are to all of us. Here are the programs being offered currently:

Wildlife Connection

Groups of up to 100. 3rd-6th graders experience the forest as a hawk, owl, opossum, or snake. For 4 hours, groups explore the George Washington National Forest and participate in sensory activities to discover what animals need to survive in the wild. Learn that animals and people really do need the same things and find out what we can do to protect wildlife and ourselves.

Hopper Herding

Groups of up to 25. Ages 6 and above spend up to 3 hours exploring the world of insects and spiders using a variety of collection and inspection methods, games, and activities.

Camouflage

Groups of up to 25. Ages 6 and above have an up to 3-hour adventure in invisibility. Kids will learn how animals blend into the forest environment.

Wet and Wild

Groups of up to 25. Ages 6 and above spend up to 3 hours on a trip through the water cycle. Students learn to recognize some of our living indicators of water quality.



We're pleased to announce the return of the Bear Oak Wildlife Connection program. It is back by popular demand!!
The following dates are already booked for this program:

...contact the Ed department for details

For more information to schedule a field trip, contact the Education Department at (540) 942-9453 or email edu@wildlifecenter.org.

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