Spring Programs at Rust Nature Sanctuary

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Rust /Northern Virginia
KIDS GROW BETTER OUTSIDE
703-669-0000 | ANShome.org/Rust
802 Childrens Center Road, Leesburg, Virginia

Unplug and Play Afterschool Programs
The Rust Nature Sanctuary in Leesburg, VA is excited to announce our revitalized afterschool program, Unplug and
Play!Combining science education and physical activity, ANS has created a program to get kids outdoors to discover their natural world. Our qualified naturalists will run a six-week session of outdoor games, hikes, and eco-crafts, with a different theme each week. Themes include migration, plant basics, mammals, and animal habitats. Typical hours for our afterschool program are 2:45-3:45 pm. Naturalists are available to teach Monday-Friday, one day per week for six weeks. To run the program, the cost is $65 per student for 6 weeks. ANS requires a minimum of eight students. Email Ellen McDougall emcdougall@anshome.org for more information and to book your school’s afterschool club!

Nature Birthday Parties
Give your child the gift of nature with a party at Rust Nature Sanctuary in Leesburg, VA or the Broadlands Nature Center in Broadlands, VA. Parties are held weekends year-round. Many nature themes to choose from! Download a brochure at ANShome.org/birthday. Contact Ellen McDougall for more information: emcdougall@anshome.org or 703-669-0000.

Fresh Air Kids – Two Locations!
Children are born naturalists. The Audubon Naturalist Society builds on children’s inherent curiosity about the world by using hands-on, nature-based activities to foster social, physical, and academic skill development. Our Fresh Air Kids Class is for children ages 5 and younger along with a parent or caregiver. Classes might involve crafts, songs, books and always a hike. Bring your lunch or snack and make new friends!

Rust Sanctuary, Leesburg ,VA
Fridays, April 10-May 29 (10-11:30 am)
Cost: $75 (siblings 21 months and older $60, siblings under 21 months free).
To register email Susanne Ortmann at susanne.ortmann@anshome.org . Reservations not confirmed until payment received (checks only). Please mail checks made payable to ANS to Rust Sanctuary, 802 Children’s Center Rd., Leesburg, VA 20175.

Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, VA
Mondays, May 4, 11, 18 and June 1 (10-11am)
Cost: $42 (Siblings 21 months and older $35, siblings under 21 months free)
To register please email Ellen McDougall at emcdougall@anshome.org. Reservations not confirmed until payment received (checks only). Please mail checks made payable to ANS to Rust Sanctuary, 802 Children’s Center Rd., Leesburg, VA 20175.

Ponds Awaken to Spring
Friday, April 10 (6:30-8:30 pm)
Inclement weather date, Sunday, April 12
All ages; Cost: $7 per person
The wintering ponds at Rust Sanctuary are awakening to the Spring Season. Enjoy close encounters with wildlife such as salamanders, frogs, and toads. Come explore the magical sights and sounds that surround this 68 acre nature sanctuary. Our adventure will end with a tasty treat of marshmallows around a warm campfire. Please dress for the weather, hiking boots are highly recommended, headlamps and field equipment provided.
Limited to 15 participants. To register email susanne.ortmann@anshome.org. Please mail checks made payable to ANS to Rust Sanctuary, 802 Children’s Center Rd., Leesburg, VA 20175.

Scout Programs
We can meet your badge needs!
ANS Nature Programs for Scouts are offered 7 days a week from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Each program is 1 to 1.5 hours long. The cost is $7.75 per scout with a $124 minimum. Come to the Rust Nature Sanctuary for your program or we’ll come to you! For more information call Ellen McDougall at 703-669-0000 or email emcdougall@anshome.org.