You’re Invited to Explore the Outdoors!

Fri, March 15, 2013
Explore the Outdoors

Come join the fun with the Community Idea Stations, Science Matters and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. From nature walks to outdoor investigations, families, friends, and neighbors are invited to participate in hands-on experiences that encourage kids to learn about science. The day will feature 40+ local organizations who specialize in outdoor activities for families. This community event is free and open to the public.

Explore the Outdoors parking will be held at Huguenot Park. Event activities will take place in the park and on the grounds of the Community Idea Stations adjacent to the park. The station studios will be open for tours and kids will have a chance to meet Curious George plus see themselves on TV.

When: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 1:00-5:00 p.m. • Rain 0r Shine
Where: Huguenot Park • 10901 Robious Road • North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Questions: Call the Community Idea Stations at (804) 320.1301

What all can you do at Explore the Outdoors?

  • Get up close and personal with live owls, raptors and reptiles
  • Take a hike on the trails of Huguenot Park and learn about trees and animal tracks
  • Go on Bug Walks and uncover all kinds of bugs
  • Discover hidden Geocaches
  • Try your hand at Archery
  • Climb a tree with a special guide
  • Play fishing games and try Stand up Paddleboarding-on dry land
  • Make lots of nature-based arts and crafts
  • Join a group recycled art project
  • Learn all about bees and how to identify birds and their songs
  • Have fun playing lots of outdoor games
  • Play with kayaks and climbing gear
  • Make and fly a kite
  • Meet Smokey the Bear, Curious George and a Mermaid
  • And much, much more!

Online and Mobile Resources for Families
Kids can continue their exploration online with outdoor themed games, activities and videos available on PBSKIDS.org/outdoors and through the PBS KIDS Video App.

Parents can also find activities from the on-air episodes, listings for PBS KIDS Day in the Park events, and ideas and resources to explore the outdoors anytime on PBSParents.org/outdoors.

Join Team Wood Thrush at Explore the Outdoors this Sunday!

Save the Wood Thrush

Join Team Wood Thrush from Lucille M. Brown Middle School at our Explore the Outdoors Event, Sunday, April 28th from 1:00 until 5:00. These passionate young bird lovers will be at the Community Idea Stations and adjacent Huguenot Park sharing their love of the great outdoors. They will be teaching us how to recognize and "sing" bird calls and talking with us about what is needed to save this endangered neo-tropical bird. Watch this Science Matters video about Team Wood Thrush last year to learn more.

Explore the Outdoors at Pocahontas State Park

Pocahontas Nature Center

The weather is finally fantastic and it’s time to Explore the Outdoors! Did you know that if you travel only twenty miles from downtown Richmond you can hike the trails and explore the lakes of beautiful Pocahontas State Park? Pocahontas State Park is the largest Virginia State Park with 8,000 acres, numerous hiking trails and lakes, opportunities for boating, picnicking, camping and fun educational programs in the Nature Center. Krista Weatherford, a Pocahontas State Park Interpreter and Brittany Haas, a kindergarten teacher from Ettrick Elementary School and her students are featured in this Science Matters video about why it's important to Explore the Outdoors.

Challenge Yourself! Explore Something New in the Great Outdoors

archery

Interested in challenging yourself and learning a new skill as you explore the great outdoors? Then I have a gem of a place to share with you. Rockwood Nature Center, the only Nature Center operated by Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation, is nestled in the forest of Rockwood Park and is a great place for young and old to make new discoveries. Within the park of 161 acres, you’ll find 5.5 miles of hiking trails, various sports facilities, an arboretum, an archery range and Rockwood Nature Center. Watch this Science Matters video for a “sneak peek” into the Nature Center and what’s happening on the archery range.

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