Our Mission:
To educate and nurture children, youth and adults using the natural environments of field stream and forest as a medium for building self-esteem, challenging people with new experiences and creating opportunities for cooperative learning.
Our Work:
Woodberry Crossing was started in 1997 as a non-profit organization. Woodberry Crossing gives urban children, youth and families the opportunity to broaden their vision and understanding of life through meeting and interacting with a variety of people, animals, and the natural world.
We Offer:
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Over 100 acres of woods and fields, hiking paths filled with ferns and mosses, deer, raccoons and foxes, butterflies, birds, and even Baltimore Orioles! |
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a pond and 2 streams with tadpoles, fish, turtles and frogs |
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a pasture of farm animals - donkeys and emus, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, and a llama. |
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numerous cats and dogs |
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a playground with sand and places to build forts |
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a swimming pool, campfire ring and picnic tables |
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indoor facilities with a preschool playroom, conference area, kitchen, library, craft area, bathrooms with showers, a workshop and pottery studio indoor sleeping arrangements for up to 15 people |
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space to put tents for sleeping outdoors |
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dedicated staff qualified in early childhood and elementary school teaching, parenting skills, and group dynamics |
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numerous teenage and adult volunteers |
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