Great Outdoors Learning Dome
Building upon a fruitful partnership, the HRSWCD, City of Bristol VA and Alpha Natural Resources developed the Great Outdoors Learning Dome or GOLD. Emory and Henry Bonner Scholars were an essential element to the development of GOLD. Beyond designing GOLD, the HRSWCD donated educational resources and staff time. The City of Bristol, VA provided the facility which is conveniently located within walking distance of a retreat center, campground, wetland, and multiple trails that traverse the park. Alpha Natural Resources generously donated the funding needed to create and develop this educational center located near their World Headquarters.
Outdoor education opportunities abound in Sugar Hollow Park! Enhancing the community’s connection and interest in the park land, water and facilities is the major focus. The Learning Dome provides educators with a “base camp” within the park to allow a wide-variety of meaningful outdoor educational programs to be offered on a regular basis. Educational programs are adjusted to meet the needs and interests of coinciding park events. GOLD continues to grow and is a successful addition to Sugar Hollow Park!
Contact the GOLD team via email: [email protected] or check out our GOLD website: http://sugarhollowgold.weebly.com/index.html
Outdoor education opportunities abound in Sugar Hollow Park! Enhancing the community’s connection and interest in the park land, water and facilities is the major focus. The Learning Dome provides educators with a “base camp” within the park to allow a wide-variety of meaningful outdoor educational programs to be offered on a regular basis. Educational programs are adjusted to meet the needs and interests of coinciding park events. GOLD continues to grow and is a successful addition to Sugar Hollow Park!
Contact the GOLD team via email: [email protected] or check out our GOLD website: http://sugarhollowgold.weebly.com/index.html
WILDLIFE PHOTOS -
courtesy of Jeff Stratton (park maintenance)
courtesy of Jeff Stratton (park maintenance)