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When mother nature gives you fallen trees …
I was so happy to come upon this whimsical face on the root ball left at the trail head at the end of Smithfield Road in Albemarle County. What a creative way to bring a smile to a hiker’s face!
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Wildflower Meadow in McIntire Park East
Looking forward to the butterflies – Hope the meadow and trail will open soon! In reading the Charlottesville Tomorrow article, I was delighted to see that the Overall Park design for McIntire Park East includes a wildflower meadow with a trail loop. Wonderful! In the years to come, our new meadow will attract many visitors…
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A Perfect Gift – Thank you, McIntire Botanical Garden!
❤ Thank you so much, MBG. This beautiful bowl is perfect for holding my yarn as I transition from weaving the web to loom-knitting hats for those in need in the Charlottesville area! I am so pleased with the retirement gift recently presented to me by McIntire Botanical Garden in thanks for my five years of service…
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Third annual Bumblebee Jamboree at Richmond’s Maymont Park on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wouldn’t this kind of event be nice for McIntire Park East? Bumblebee Jamboree is a family-friendly event which aims to educate residents of the Greater Richmond Area on the importance of pollinators to our daily lives and what each of us can do in our own backyards to protect these natural resources.The event will include educational…
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On the other hand … the trail through a wildflower meadow will be a perfect “butterfly walk”
Hard to decide! Yes, I love flowers and I am looking forward to the McIntire Botanical Garden, but as a butterfly enthusiast I am also eagerly anticipating the proposed trail that winds through a wildflower meadow in the south end of the park. As I have mentioned, I would much rather observe and photograph local butterflies on native…
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What addition to McIntire Park are you looking forward to most? Vote online at Cville Tomorrow
I love flowers and butterflies! How about you? The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation staff and the architects of Charlottesville’s McIntire Park master plans unveiled the designs for the park’s eastern half to the public this week at the Carver Recreation Center. The master plan adds features to the park such as a synthetic turf field, an amphitheater, and an…
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