Help Get another Wonder Wagon Rolling!
Fairfax County Park Authority's (FCPA) first Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center is a special vehicle bringing environmental and nature programs to underserved and underrepresented communities. Neighbors attending community outreach events, summer camps, SACC programs at Title 1 schools in Fairfax County and other popular gatherings have fun with hands-on learning about our local environment. WONDER stands for 'Wild Outdoor Nature Discovery Everywhere Revealed!"
In 2025 alone, the Wonder Wagon reached 7,400 individuals through 108 site visits. In addition to parks, the Wonder Wagon met residents where they are, at FCPA camps, senior centers, community centers, festivals, School-Aged Child Care (SACC) facilities, libraries, food distribution events, Earth Day Fairfax and many other events! Environmental education is offered to supplement the Virginia science Standards of Learning content; to promote county-wide messaging and initiatives; and to lead positive civic outcomes.
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) aims to ensure that underserved areas of the county have access to FCPA's environmental and recreation programs to enhance connections with the outdoors and build healthy communities. The Wonder Wagon is a literal vehicle for activating parks and providing memorable experiences. By interacting with the natural, cultural and recreational resources in their own communities, residents gain from the benefits of outdoor play and exploration in their own neighborhoods.
The popularity and overwhelming number of requests for the Wonder Wagon is proof that a second version is needed to adequately meet demand. Based on experiences, FCPA is looking for a smaller vehicle that can easily fit into a single parking space. This nimbler electric or hybrid vehicle with a 150+ mile range, and climate-control throughout, with an awning canopy for shade will expand its service delivery to Fairfax County residents and continue to target their reach to children and families in low-income communities.
Help us reach the goal of $100,000 to purchase, outfit, and operate a second Wonder Wagon experience. Additional funding will be put to good use directly toward the continued operation of this important outreach program.
Environmental education and outdoor recreation are not just all fun and games, they are a critical part of community resilience and child development through connections, healthy play, exploration and discovery. A priceless investment in our future.
The reviews are in! The Wonder Wagon is a hit - It is a truly WONDERful educational experience!
Make another Mobile Nature Center a reality!
Every gift helps and contributions in any amount are welcome and appreciated!
- Those giving $1,000 or more will be featured on signage at 2nd Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center opening event.
- Donors contributing $1,000 or more will be invited to the 2nd Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center Opening Celebration event.
- Donations of $250 or more are listed below.
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Please join these like-minded sponsors by making your tax-deductible gift to support equity outreach and FCPA’s environmental education!
Mobile Nature Center Outreach Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Vehicle Sponsor & Outreach Ambassador $100,000+ or In-Kind Vehicle Gift
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Exclusive Logo or Name as Sponsor on vehicle back door (for the life of the Wonder Wagon)
- Photo Op in Mobile Nature Center Driver’s Seat
- Vehicle/Ambassador Level Sponsor feature in FCPA Information Release (300+ media outlets)
Outreach Benefactor $20,000 - $99,999
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Benefactor Level Sponsor listing in FCPA Information Release (300+ media outlets)
- Feature Donor Profile in FCPA’s Parktakes Magazine (200,000+ circulation)
Outreach Patron $10,000 - $19,999
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Listing in Park Foundation Annual Report (30,000+ circulation)
- Recognition on Park Foundation website as a member of the Leadership Society
- Company specific message and logo with web Link in Park Foundation Newsletter (35,000+ subscribers)
- Logo on sign to be displayed at Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center Opening Celebration event
Outreach Supporter $1,000 - $9,999
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Name on sign to be displayed at Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center Opening Celebration event
- Company recognition on FCPF Facebook page (1,500+ followers)
- Company logo with web Link on Park Foundation website (79,400+ visits/year)
- Company logo with web Link in Park Foundation Newsletter (35,000+ subscribers)
- Company logo in FCPA’s Parktakes Magazine (200,000+ circulation)
- Invitation to Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center Opening Celebration event
Outreach $250 - $999
- Recognition on Park Foundation website (79,400+ visits/year)
- Charitable contribution (tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law)
Vehicle Sponsors & Outreach Ambassadors
Contributing $100,000 or more
Outreach Benefactors
Contributing $20,000 - $99,999
Outreach Patron
Contributing $10,000 - $19,999
Gail Ruf
Outreach Supporters
Contributing $1,000 - $9,999
Heidi Allen
Linda and Clarence Carr in honor of South Run Lifesaving Staff
Mario Ceste, Jr.
Julius and Tiffani R. Chen
Laura Eakin Erlacher
Rich and Sue Harpe , in loving memory of Dorothy Klokis
Cynthia Miller & M. Korn
Elise, Thomas and Bobbi Longworth
Barbara Perry
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation, Inc.
Outreach Donors
Contributing $250 - $999
Hillary E. Anderson
Rebecca Bartholomae
Barbara Biddle
Wesley Callender
Minja Doh
Friends of Dyke Marsh in honor of Nelson DeBarros
Carolyn Gamble in memory of Norma and Fred Hoffman
Susan Sandner Gibson and Timothy James Gibson
Healthy Strides 5K/10K Participants
Hampton and Oksan Hite
William and Young Hwang in honor of Sharon Bulova
David Klubes
Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Louden
Shirley Lytle
Mary Petersen
David Singer
Jennifer Victor
Virginia Native Plant Society in honor of Nelson DeBarros
Dan and Liz Webber
Thanks to our partners for supporting this important outreach initiative!