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I had only been to Maymont once prior to last Friday, so my adventure started when I couldn’t find the nature center.  I drove to the only entrance I knew of, walked around for a bit, and fell in love … Continue reading →

Maymont was incredible. I would take the time to write out a really nice creative writing narrative-type piece describing the sensations of the place, but there’s just no doing it justice. Or at least with my lacking creative arsenal. It … Continue reading →

Going to Maymont this past Friday was an eye opening experience for me. I had never been to the park before and it wa simply beautiful. While the maps were thoroughly confusing, I almost enjoyed getting lost on all of … Continue reading →

I have to say, I probably didn’t learn as much as I should have from the James River exhibit at Maymont. I was a little too busy making faces at the animals and playing with the toy-like learning tools. Although, … Continue reading →

Last Friday morning, I went with a few other EL kids to Maymont Nature Center. We arrived before the Nature center opened, so we walked around the man-made lake nearby. We climbed on the tree stumps and chatted, and I … Continue reading →

I’ve been to Maymont a few times before this year and every visit has been enjoyable and relaxing. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. I hadn’t however been in the Nature Center before, though … Continue reading →

After my scientific journey through the James River exhibit of the Maymont Nature Center, the image of the James developing in my mind became filled with Virginia’s finest aquatic wildlife. The exhibit begins with a fun-filled and innocent exercise which … Continue reading →