Flashback Monday: The Original Nature House

The shiny new earth-friendly Walker Nature Center opened its doors this weekend, fulfilling a pledge in the original Reston master plan by providing a year-round space for programs and events. Bob Simon is thrilled! But let's not forget the original Nature House, a pavilion which was home to countless activities and summer camps and odd Halloween nature walks and whatnot. Here's a picture of the original groundbreaking, which goes to show you that regardless of the era, middle-aged white folk pretending to shovel dirt (or leaves?) in a ceremonial fashion never go out of style, the end.