Thanks to a generous $2,500 grant from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, we recently renovated our Nature Explore Classroom. Certified Nature Explore Classrooms (NEC) are dynamic, nature-based play and learning spaces, designed to provide opportunities for children to connect with the natural world.
Originally installed nearly 10 years ago, WYG hosts the only certified NEC in the District. Our NEC is next to the Washington Youth Garden, and provides tools for visitors and groups to independently and creatively explore the outside world. The classroom has a sandbox, tree stumps for jumping, musical instruments, and a stage. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors from Capitol Hill — and all Arboretum visitors — into this classroom this fall!
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