The Arlington Outdoor Education Association (AOEA) makes hands-on science learning and exploration possible for Arlington Public School (APS) students at the Outdoor Lab. AOEA conserves an outdoor education campus of 313 acres and maintains facilities – specifically the Cottage and Animal Lab – which create an unparalleled learning opportunity for young, curious minds.
Your gift helps us:
- Protect open space, clean water, and native wildlife
- Maintain and modernize facilities that directly support learning
- Advocate for environmental education for all APS students.
Arlington Outdoor Education Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Explore some of the ways you can give to the AOEA below.
Make a One-Time Gift
Every dollar helps AOEA conserve natural resources and champion hands-on science education. You can make a gift online or by mailing it to: AOEA, PO Box 5646, Arlington, VA 22205.
Set up a Monthly Gift
Recurring gifts provide steady support for AOEA we can count on all year.
Use Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Volunteer
The AOEA relies heavily upon volunteers. Go to our Volunteer Page to see how you can become involved.
Share your Experience
Share your Experience by Following or Liking us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! Let your friends and family know what you did at the lab and help us grow our community of support.
After 50 years, the Outdoor Lab has affected generations of students and families Share your memories of the Outdoor Lab to help us document the impact the lab has had on Arlington families. You can submit our Share your Memory Form or send stories and pictures via memories@outdoorlab.org.
Give at Work
The AOEA is a public charity, and participates in the United Way, Combined Federal Campaign, and appreciates the matching donations of many individual employers. If making an individual donation, please check with your employer to see if they match all or part and increase the impact for The Outdoor Lab.
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Thanks for your Support!
The Arlington Outdoor Education Association, Inc (AOEA) was founded in 1967 to own, operate and maintain the Phoebe Hall Knipling Outdoor Laboratory (The Outdoor Lab). The AOEA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 54-0840089) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your financial planner for details.
AOEA is run solely by volunteers. AOEA depends on donations from the community to maintain and operate the Outdoor Lab, while Arlington Public Schools provides teachers and staff who work at the Lab.
The Annual Report of AOEA, Inc. is available upon request from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.