Virginia Association of Science Teachers

Welcome to the Region 4  webpage!

Our region encompasses northern Virginia from the Potomac River near Arlington over to the Shenandoah Mountains on the west.  From north to south, we range from Loudoun County to Orange County.  We are so glad that you are part of us and hope that you feel welcome here.  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at region4@vast.org.

Region 4 Director:  LoriAnn Pawlik

Click here to see a map of the regions in Virginia.

Interested in being more active in Region 4?  Please contact Lori at pawlikla@pwcs.edu.  Shout out what is exciting or unusual about your county and any science resources or links that you know of in your area.  This will always be an ongoing activity.


Region IV Events

*Rockin' PD, VAST & VTCA, Culpeper Quarry, July 21

We had an awesome visit learning about resources available to teachers at this quarry.  It was one of 4 events held across the Commonwealth this summer.  Thanks to all who joined us!

 

 


*May 21, 11am, MooThru, 11402 James Madison Hwy, Remington, VA, 22734.  Thank you for coming out to celebrate the end of the year with Ice Cream Science! 


THE PDI Conference is HERE!

 Events are open to every member of VAST!  Get your friends to join our fun! Register on the VAST webpage! 

Come to the Conference, find our Region IV, and meet friends!s!

November 10-12, 2022:  Williamsburg

So far...

 


State Parks within Region IV

Seven Bends2111 South Hollingsworth Road, Woodstock, VA 22664

This day-use park provides access to the Shenandoah River in east-central Shenandoah.  

Shenandoah River350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610

This park has overnight camping and cabins. It opened in 1999 and is on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.

Sky Meadows11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144

This day-use park is on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge mountains.  It provides historical reference to the pastoral farmland practices of early Virginians, as well as, hiking and picnicking like all state parks.

Mason Neck7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079

This day-use park is along Belmont Bay and is wonderful for hiking, bird watching (eagles!), and canoeing/kayaking.  It is close to Gunston Hall (George Mason), Pohick Bay Regional Park, and a wildlife refuge.

Leesylvania2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191

Fishing, boating, a universally accessible playground, and a fitness trail are fun activities at this park that is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks.  This was a stop on Captain John Smith's exploration journey in 1608.

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