Classified for credit

Federal wildlife refuge encompassing barrier-island habitat — covers coastal ecology, migratory shorebirds, and conservation biology including the wild Chincoteague pony herd.

National park along the Blue Ridge with ranger programs, wildlife habitat, and Appalachian Trail access — covers ecology, geology, and conservation.

105-mile scenic parkway through Shenandoah National Park — covers Blue Ridge geology, Appalachian ecology, and geography with ranger programs available.

Zoo exhibit dedicated to Asian big cats and wildlife — covers predator ecology, habitat conservation, and animal behavior.

Coastal national wildlife refuge with barrier beach, marsh, and dune habitats — supports shorebird ecology and Atlantic coastal geography.

Trail through Natural Bridge State Park — karst geology, Appalachian forest ecology, and Virginia's iconic natural limestone arch.

Interstate park straddling VA/KY featuring the 'Grand Canyon of the South' gorge — Appalachian geology, river ecology, and biodiversity.

Year-round indoor conservatory within a 50-acre botanical garden — covers plant taxonomy, climate zones, and horticultural science.

Virginia's oldest state park on the site of the 1607 English landing — covers coastal ecology, Chesapeake Bay habitats, and early colonial history.

Virginia Beach state park at the site of the first English landing — combines Chesapeake Bay ecology, coastal biology, and colonial history.

High-elevation Virginia state park with Appalachian balds, wild ponies, and highland ecology — supports Appalachian geography and field biology.

National wildlife refuge protecting one of the East Coast's largest blackwater swamps — wetland ecology, hydrology, and biodiversity in a unique peat-bog ecosystem.

NPS-managed Potomac River gorge park featuring geology, river ecology, and dramatic waterfalls accessible via ranger-guided programs.

Large botanical garden with themed collections and a conservatory — covers plant taxonomy, horticulture, and ecosystem diversity.

Historic urban estate with native wildlife exhibits, botanical garden, and working farm — covers ecology, horticulture, and Virginia natural history.

Accredited private zoo with 200+ species — supports zoology, animal behavior, and conservation biology study.

State park centered on a 215-ft natural limestone arch — covers karst geology, regional ecology, and Virginia natural history.

Trailhead into Virginia state park featuring a 215-foot natural limestone arch — covers geomorphology, Appalachian ecology, and Virginia geology.

State park featuring a 850-foot natural tunnel carved by a stream — karst geology, cave ecology, and Appalachian natural history.

57-mile rail-trail along a former New River Valley railroad corridor — covers Virginia ecology, watershed geography, and 19th-century rail-industry history.

155-acre botanical garden with themed collections and tram tours — covers plant biology, horticulture, and regional flora with structured educational programs.

Norfolk Botanical Garden access point — covers plant taxonomy, horticulture, and ecological habitats across a 175-acre managed garden.

NPS-managed forest park near DC with ranger programs covering Piedmont ecology, forest biology, and outdoor skills — well-developed trail and visitor infrastructure.

State park with river access and 24 miles of trails along the Shenandoah — supports Appalachian ecology, river biology, and outdoor physical education.