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Prince William Forest Park is the largest protected natural area in the Washington,
D.C., metropolitan region at over 15,000+ acres. Today, the park serves as a
window into the past, of what much of the east coast once looked like centuries
ago. The park is an example of the increasingly uncommon Piedmont forest and
its ecosystems and protects the Quantico Creek watershed. It is a sanctuary
for numerous native plant and animals species.
Cultural resources located in the park are also varied. They include the remnants
of Joplin and Hickory Ridge, two small communities existing prior to the park’s
establishment, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), who built the facilities,
roads and lakes during the 1930s and the U.S. Army’s Office of Strategic Services
(OSS) who used the land exclusively for training spies and radio operators between
1942 and 1945, just to name a few.
In short, Prince William Forest Park is an amazing resource that is just waiting for you and your students to discover. The links below will lead you to a variety of park educational resources. They should help you plan a rewarding educational experience.
Educational institutions visiting the park strictly for educational purposes may apply for an Entrance Fee Waiver.
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Guide SOLs, Environmental Education |
Interpretive
Program Schedule Ranger-led Walks, Talks & Evening Programs |
Become
a Junior Ranger For our young explorers |
Internships Earn while you learn! |
