Near Dale City in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Like to Eat?
Thank A Pollinator!
| | Virginia Department of Transportation Pollinator Habitat Program | |
Did You Know?
One out of every three mouthfuls of food we eat is delivered to us by pollinators.
Three-fourths of global crop plants grown for food, spices, beverages, condiments and medicines is pollinated by animals.
Pollination services to U.S. crops is valued at $10 Billion every year.
Natural habitats are becoming increasingly rare because of the spread of development. We have become accustomed to and comfortable with "managed" landscapes that consist of mowed turf grasses and flowering plants that are pretty to us but may not be so valuable for animals and insects. Because of all this, pollinators and other species are in trouble.
VDOT knows the importance of these habitats and species and has a unique opportunity to be able to create connected habitat corridors along the over 57,000 road miles in Virginia.
The Pollinator Habitat Program began in 2014 and our goal is to create naturalized habitats for these important creatures. The habitats also reduce emissions from mowing, help retain stormwater and sequester carbon and nutrients.
We can all help by creating natural habitats where we live and work. And think of all the free time you'll have because you're not mowing!
Erected by Virginia
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 38° 37.096′ N, 77° 17.794′ W. Marker is near Dale City, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Interstate 95 1.3 miles south of Dale Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands on the grounds of the Dale City Rest Area off of northbound I-95. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge VA 22191, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America,
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 9, 2026
2. Like to Eat? Marker
The marker has continued to weather, but remains readable.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Like to Eat? (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dumfries Rest Area (about 700 feet away); Neabsco Mills Ironworks (about 700 feet away); Freedom High School Sundial Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Courageous Four (approx. 0.7 miles away); Potomac Path (approx. 0.7 miles away); Passing Blackburn House (approx. Ύ mile away); Neabsco Iron Works (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dale City.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Events Along Neabsco Creek (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This sign serves as a historical marker because it demonstrates an effort for environmental stewardship at a specific time by a specific group.
Different methods of how to address environmental concerns have been introduced over time. Pollinator gardens became significantly more popular in the 2010s.
— Submitted March 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 2, 2024
4. Nearby Signage: Why is Native Habitat So Important?
This sign does not provide historical context so it does not serve as a historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
