The Ford Nature Center is located in West End Alexandria not far from the intersection of Beauregard St. and Sanger Ave. The Nature Center backs to Holmes Run behind William Ramsay Elementary School. The Nature Center is sited on Dora Kelley Nature Park, a 50-acre wildlife sanctuary with a one-mile long nature trail that meanders along streams, wooded hills, and freshwater marshland.
Staff naturalists at the Nature Center welcome visitors and "explorers" interested in Alexandria natural history. For groups of 8 or more, make reservations and a staff naturalist will take you on a guided tour of the Nature Park. you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
The Nature Center houses the following attractions and exhibits:
Live turtles, snakes, toads and salamanders
Aquarium with native fish species from Holmes Run
Exhibit on Alexandria’s birds of prey
Mary Anne Warner’s beautiful 16’ x 7’ oil mural, “Wildlife of the Dora Kelley Nature Park”
Mounted black bear, red fox, turkey and bobcat
Interpretive exhibits on local geology, prehistory, and history
Small reference library with children's section
Games and activity stations for children
Greenhouse with tropical rainforest plants
The activity room of Ford Nature Center is available for use and rental by community groups and organizations.
Volunteering at the Nature Center
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available through the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center for ages 16 and above. Positions include front desk attendant, park conservation aide, and park watch assistant. Volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups in outdoor conservation and trail maintenance are also available from 9am-12pm on the following Saturdays: April 12, May 17, June 14, July 26, and August 23. For more information, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in 20120.Centreville is located within the Sully District of Fairfax County Virginia. Centreville is an unincorporated community, so there are no mayors or town councils. Centreville straddles I-66 near its intersection with Rt. 29 and Rt. 28.
Here are a few of the types of homes available in Centreville.
Single-family house at Country Club Manor is in Centreville 20120
Townhouse at Centreville Green is in Clifton 20124
Gate Post Estates is in Centreville 20121
Sanderling is in Centreville 20121
Country Club Manor is in Centreville 20120
Water Front With Pool On 1.34 Acres is in Centreville 20121
London Towne West is in Centreville
Single-family house at Country Club Manor is in Centreville 20120
Virginia Run The Estates is in Centreville
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
Back in the 1980's Clifton was an intersection with a gas station and a church. There wasn't much to see or do here, and there weren't any houses. Compare that to today.
Clifton's gas station in the 1980's
Swift Run Trials is in Clifton 20124
House with garage
House with garage
Single-family house at Cavalier Woods is in Clifton 20124
Manor with wide frontyard
Centreville Green is in Clifton
Single-family house at Prospect Hills is in Clifton 20124
Gillespies Texaco Gas Station was located close to the intersection of Lee Highway and Main Street. Check out how this station looked back in the 1920's.
Gillespies Texaco Gas Station was located close to the intersection of Lee Highway and Main Street. 1920's
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in 22033.
Fair Oaks Mall is located near the intersection of Rt. 50 and Interstate 66 not far from the City of Fairfax in Fairfax County VA.
11750 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 279-2659
Fair Oaks Mall is conveniently located near I-66 and Rt. 50 in Fairfax County.
Fair Oaks Mall
Fair Oaks Mall
Fair Oaks Mall is conveniently located near I-66 and Rt. 50 in Fairfax County.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
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