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SHands-on, out-of- Full Page...... 7.5” W x 9.625” H classroom learning adds educational opt Each Featured Field Trip is placed on the Virginia Field Trips and greatly enhancions comprehension. es ginia’s widespreadVir- an numerous state par d and natural areas areks ideal for such learn- 2/3 Page...... 5.75” W x 8.5” H ing, and the system’s SOL-referenced Your Magazine Centerfold Locator Map for the duration of the Backyard Classro easy, fun and exc oms program offers an ers to help studentsiting ways for teach- history and culture. learn about nature, Virginia’s State Parks Classrooms is a set of K-12 andscienc Natural Areas… 1/2 Page Horizontal...... 7.5” W x 4.75” H tailored for use in parks ALMYRA, VA — Nestled in the foothill Educators can dow Your Backyard and naturale areas. and social studies les contract with contact information underneath and may Ridge Mountains in Palmyra, Virginia, Fr to Virginia State Parks P nload lesson plans Outdoor Recreation Center is convenient are available for hands son plans and natural areas. Worksh from Richmond and under 2 and 1/2 hour s of the Blue ing part should con to use during fi eld trips -on training. Teachers ton D.C. With 520 acres of rolling hil iendship school to set up a wotact the state park or n ops for teachers our grounds offer groups a unique e ly located an hour Find out more interested in tak- rkshop or fi eld trip. atural area nearest thei of space for fun and adventure. We provi s from Washing- tion/backyard-classroat: www.dcr.virginia. ls and scenic woods, 1/2 Page Vertical...... 3.65” W x 9.625” H r activities and have accommodations forxperience gr with plenty oms or visit: www.virggov/environmental-educa- peoples well as a summer camp. C place a photo/caption in one issue of the magazine. iniastateparks.gov or email us at groups@friendshipoutdoor de a wide range of oups up to 400 Editorial Features all us at (800) 873-3223 DON’T JUST rec.com. INTO THE PASTSTEP Looking for Virginia Festival information? 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