Category: Charlottesville

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…

June 13, 2014
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…

June 13, 2014
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…

June 10, 2014
McIntire Park East Concept Plan – Our future Botanical Garden will be spectacular!

Thanks, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation and McIntire Botanical Garden, for working together to bring us this wonderful new garden! I really enjoyed the presentation of the concept plan for our new “Central Park” at the Public Meeting on June 3, 2014! It is evident that this will be a favorite destination for everyone – Charlottesville area…

June 5, 2014
Public Meeting on Design Plan for McIntire Park East – May 3

BIG changes are coming to McIntire Park East! A Public Meeting to review the Design Plan will be held on June 3 at the Carver Recreation Center from 6:30-8:30 pm. Draft conceptual park designs that will be shown at the open house Tuesday, June 3 will be available on our website on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.…

May 30, 2014
Never too late to learn a new language – Try Transparent Language Online at JMRL

Anyone can learn a new language. Those who have a JMRL library card can access free online language lessons through Transparent Language (formerly BYKI -Before You Know It). Click on Language in the left menu on the JMRL – Databases page, click on Transparent Language Online, and enter your last name and JMRL card number. If you…

May 23, 2014