[Archived] Alexandria Nature Center Inaugurates Annual Photograph Contest

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	October 5, 2006 PIO# 225-06/rdo	Brian Hannigan, Director of Communications, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

Alexandria Nature Center Inaugurates Annual Photograph Contest
Entries Welcome Through October 31

The City of Alexandria’s Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center is accepting entries for its First Annual Nature Photography Contest. Entries must be submitted by 5 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 31, to the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center, 5750 Sanger Ave.

The theme for the photo contest is “Wildlife in Alexandria.” Awards will be presented in three categories: Adults (18 and older), Young Adults (13-17), and Children (6-12). Entries will be judged on lighting, subject appeal, and composition. Winning entries and honorable mentions will be showcased at the newly renovated and expanded Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center.

“Alexandria is rich with opportunities to enjoy the natural outdoors,” said Mark Kelly, Director of the nature center. “We are instituting this annual contest to provide Alexandrians who record that beauty with an opportunity to share their photographic insights with their neighbors throughout the City.”

The newly renovated and expanded nature center was officially reopened and dedicated on Nov. 12, 2005.

For additional information and to receive contest rules and an entry form, call the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center at 703-838-4829.

For more information on the center and its programs, call 703-838-4829 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/nature/buddie_ford_center.html.

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