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Curious Naturalists Field School: Lake Fairfax

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Go beyond the trail. Learn to see the wild. Curious Naturalists Field School is a guided, small-group exploration led by a senior master naturalist and environmental educator. Meeting bi-weekly, families engage in purposeful field study where every outing is an opportunity to investigate, identify, and understand the natural world in depth.

This is not a casual nature walk. Families learn how to observe like naturalists and think like scientists as they identify native plants, track seasonal changes, study wildlife signs, and examine ecosystems up close. With expert guidance, they explore topics such as botany, ecology, water systems, and habitat relationships, building real knowledge of the environment around them.

Led by a credentialed educator with advanced training in environmental science, stream monitoring, and habitat restoration, each session is grounded in both expertise and experience. The group may assess stream health, recognize invasive species, understand watershed dynamics, and participate in meaningful stewardship practices.

Curious Naturalists Field School offers a deeper, more intentional outdoor experience for families ready to move beyond basic exploration. It cultivates curiosity, sharpens observation, and builds confidence in the field while fostering a lasting connection to the natural world.

This is a family program with parents and children participating together. Each participant in a family must register and pay separately. Children under age 3 are free to tag along, provided they are not a distraction. This is not a drop-off program. Registration and commitment is by single date with the group meeting bi-weekly. For more information on outdoor expectations, see the Compass outdoor class webpage.

Price: $15.00 + $6.00 Admin Fee

Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

Date: October 2, 2026

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By registering for classes and checking the box below, you accept the following Release and Waiver: "In consideration for all classes, tutoring, workshops, activities, etc., (the "Instruction") by Compass Homeschool Enrichment LLC, and its subcontracted instructors, I agree to release and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, and damages against Compass Homeschool Enrichment LLC, or anyone in its employment in connection with the Instruction, including all claims and causes of action of negligence, personal injury, and property damage."

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