Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a tour of Alexandria as we explore looking at the various Architecture styles that adorn the city streets and make it one of the best places to live and work.
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Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…
The City of Alexandria will be hosting a hands-on macroinvertebrate sampling events this fall! Volunteers are invited to join the City’s Stormwater Management staff in the stream to collect and identify aquatic insects and other small creatures that help measure water quality. These events provide an exciting, up-close…
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace.
This community event brings high school youth, families, and local partners together to promote gang violence awareness, strengthen positive connections, and encourage young people to make safe and healthy choices. Youth participants will compete, connect with peers and community resources, and enjoy free food, a free…
Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens' 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting...
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace.
Enjoy a walk with your favorite canine at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Operating hours are 10am to 7pm. Please...
Make the weekend memorable during your camping stay at Pohick Bay Regional Park! Junior Ranger Badge All Weekend Long Pick up an activity book at the Camp Store and earn your very own Junior Ranger badge! Earn up to two badges per reservation. Pohick...
