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At its December meeting, the Board of Directors of the Arlington Outdoor Education Association reflected on the issues that were spotlighted in our country during 2020.
The AOEA Board resolved that: “The Arlington Outdoor Education Association is committed to building sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and resilient communities.”
The AOEA also committed also undertake Diversity and Equity training for all Board members.
The AOEA will continue to work with our partner, Arlington Public Schools, to ensure all programs, policies and endeavors reflect our common goals to improve diversity, equity and inclusion.
Looking for meaningful holiday gifts? Shop online at Barnes & Noble and support the Outdoor Lab. Our Online Bookfair runs Dec 5th – 9th.
To help the Outdoor Lab, shop at BN.COM/bookfairs. Shop Barnes & Noble online for books, toys, and Holiday gifts. When you’re ready to checkout use Bookfair ID #12603981 and support the Outdoor Lab.
The on-line Bookfair details:
Share with your family and friends. Thank you for your continued support. Happy Holidays to you and your family.-
Save the Date for our Chipotle Fundraiser- Saturday Nov 21st from 5-9pm at the Lee Heights Chipotle!
The Outdoor Lab will receive part of the sales at the Chipotle in Lee Heights Shops (4520 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207)
Please share with your friends and family to help support the Outdoor Lab! You can make it safer by ordering online for pickup. Details and flyers below…
There are 4 ways to guarantee your purchase supports the Outdoor Lab:
A few more notes:
Since we had to cancel our Spring Open House, when we normally have the AOEA annual meeting, we will now meet virtually on Saturday May 16th at 12 noon.
If you are interested in participating, send an email to Arlingtonoutdoorlab@gmail.com and details will be provided.
The primary agenda item will be the AOEA board elections – but we will also provide information about the “State of the Lab”. Hope you can join us – stay safe and “keep the fires burning”.
The Outdoor Lab offers three, week-long camp sessions that provide a number of nature-related activities and experiences to Arlington Public School students.
Campers sleep outdoors in tents and are provided three meals and snacks every day. Activities include nature hikes, survival skills, night walks, games, skits, arts and crafts, animal exploration, boating, fish, and much more.
APS students can apply for Outdoor Lab Summer Camp through the APS Summer School Program:
More information about summer camp, including paperwork and a suggested packing list can be found at www.apsva.us/science/outdoor-lab/
Questions about camp registration should be directed to the Arlington Public Schools Science Office at (703) 228-6166 or chris.reid@apsva.us
Questions about camp activities or meals should be directed to Joanne Godwin at joanne.godwin@apsva.us
The Outdoor Lab Open House is scheduled for Saturday May 16th 12-4pm.
Enjoy nature with your family as you hike the trails, try fishing in the pond, paddle a canoe, or visit with the animals in the Lab. We’ll have a cookout with hot dogs and smores or you can bring a picnic to enjoy. It’s fun for all ages and free for Arlington Families and friends.
While at the lab, talk to AOEA board members about the upcoming capital projects or how you could volunteer. We’re looking for additional board members and have lots of great projects on our plate!
Consider carpooling with neighbors or friends to reduce your carbon footprint. Directions can be found here and parking info will be posted closer to the event.
In case of inclement weather, check back here for cancellations or updates. An Open House Rain Date has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 30th 12-4pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
