Tag: PLACE

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
McIntire Skate Park | McIntire Park East | View latest news & send comments to consultants

We will all soon see the new Skate Park from the 250 Bypass. It sounds very interesting both to glimpse from the road and to visit! The consultants will return with final design plans to present to the public and city by the end of June. “I would encourage even people who don’t skate to come,…

May 15, 2014
Butterfly Garden or Butterfly House?

As I have mentioned before, I am hoping for a butterfly garden in McIntire Park East. Our family recently visited the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. One of the photos below is the welcoming, shady seat for observing the rose garden. Of particular interest was the “Butterflies Live “exhibit in the conservatory. We…

May 8, 2014
Charlottesville Dogwood Parade 2014 – So Beautiful!

April 26, 2014