Teacher Night
We’re excited to invite you to a special Teacher Open House hosted by NatureBridge at Hidden Oaks Nature Center! Come join us in Annandale and invite your fellow teachers, administrators, and friends in your network.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow educators and discover how NatureBridge’s hands-on environmental science programs tailored for 4th-12th graders at Prince William Forest Park can bring learning to life for your students. Plus, enjoy snacks and refreshments, mingle with other local teachers, learn about our programs, and share ideas on inspiring the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards.
What to Expect:
- A presentation about NatureBridge’s hands-on environmental science programs in Prince William Forest Park
- A Q&A session with our team to answer all your questions about trip logistics, funding, and curriculum
- A chance to network with fellow educators over refreshments
- Step into your students’ shoes as a member of our Education team leads an activity that you could experience during your NatureBridge program
- Win raffle prizes such as a National Park Pass
Event Details
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center Pond View Room, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: Refreshments and networking starts at 4:30 p.m., NatureBridge Activity, Presentation, & Q&A starts at 5:00 p.m.
Know other educators who would love to learn more about NatureBridge? Send this invitation to them and bring them along to the event!
We look forward to seeing you there and exploring how we can bring the magic of national parks to more students together.
Parking Info
Depending on the response we get, there may not be enough parking at the nature center.
Parking Info from the park:
Parking at the Nature Center (7701 Royce Street, Annandale) is limited. We are closed to the public on Tuesdays so it will not be crowded. Some guests may need to park at this location:
To park at the large parking lot at the Packard Center (4022 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003) and walk on the Storybook Trail: From Hummer Road, turn into the Annandale Community Park entrance and stay to the right at the fork. Go to the far corner of the lot and walk on the storybook trail (marked sidewalk with placards) to the nature center. It will take about 3 minutes to walk.