Outdoor Classrooms
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An outdoor classroom, also sometimes referred to as a schoolyard habitat or community restoration project is a space set aside for the development of natural habitats in which students and community members can learn about science and the outdoors through a hands on experience.
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Virginia Schools Outdoor Classroom/Learning Center Survey
The Virginia Association for Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Foundation for Virginia ’s Natural Resources, the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Office of Environmental Education (VOEE) are compling a listing of classrooms at school locations across the state. We also would like to know if your school has an outdoor learning center or an interest in developing one. Please take a minute to fill out the survey.
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