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The [[McIntire Botanical Garden]] is a non-profit organization that advocates the construction of a botanical garden in the eastern half of [[McIntire Park]]. We are planting the seeds by sharing our vision and concept. We will nurture the ideas, grow and develop them as we partner with the community, the City and County and other interested groups.
The [[McIntire Botanical Garden]] is a non-profit organization that advocates the construction of a botanical garden in the eastern half of [[McIntire Park]]. The pedestrian access to the west to the east side of the park over the Southern railroad will begin this summer and be completed in the summer of 2012.<ref>McIntosh, Peter. "Proposal for Beginning of Master Planning Process." Letter to Charlottesville City Council. 2 May 2011. Charlottesville Tomorrow. Web. 8 May 2011. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20110502-MBG-McIntosh.pdf></ref>


===Mission===
===Mission===
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*Contour pathways and trails to lead you gently around the terrain while you inhale the beauty of plantings and trees to delight the eye and enhance the senses.  All this and more are possibilities that are attainable goals.
*Contour pathways and trails to lead you gently around the terrain while you inhale the beauty of plantings and trees to delight the eye and enhance the senses.  All this and more are possibilities that are attainable goals.
   
   
*To incorporate a children’s garden into the overall landscape design would provide an interactive garden where children can explore and learn about the environment, plants and the natural world.
*Incorporate a children’s garden into the overall landscape design would provide an interactive garden where children can explore and learn about the environment, plants and the natural world.
   
   
*Plant the seeds by sharing their vision and concept and nurture, grow and develop the ideas.
*The educational components of connecting the botanical gardens to the various academic school grades from pre-school to college hold the promise of engaging children, adults and families with new programs of science, biology, and sustainability of our environment.
*The educational components of connecting the botanical gardens to the various academic school grades from pre-school to college hold the promise of engaging children, adults and families with new programs of science, biology, and sustainability of our environment.
   
   
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*The gardens meet the City of Charlottesville vision to create a green city, a healthy city and a connected community.  
*The gardens meet the City of Charlottesville vision to create a green city, a healthy city and a connected community.  
===Past Proposals===
*The first time was in 1972 when Mitch Van Yahres was the mayor.
*In the early 1990s, a second plan was prepared for an arboretum.
   
   
*In 2000, Wil Reily presented the City Manager with plans for use in the Master Planning process.
*In August of 2004, the City's Master Planning Committee delivered its report to Council. The Committee was chaired by Karen Firehock and contained members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and staff, a city Councilor, a member of the Planning Commission, among others. The report was the culmination of several years of work. The report recommended an arboretum, gardens, trails, and pedestrian access over the Parkway and the Southern RR tracks. 
Within the past 4 years, the City conducted a needs assessment and trails and passive recreation were among the most requested amenities.<ref>McIntosh, Peter. "Proposal for Beginning of Master Planning Process." Letter to Charlottesville City Council. 2 May 2011. Charlottesville Tomorrow. Web. 8 May 2011. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20110502-MBG-McIntosh.pdf></ref> 
===Other botanical garden proposals===
[[Charlottesville Botanical Garden]] is a competing non-profit organization with similar goals. At a McIntire Botanical Garden meeting held Aug. 28 2008, Lonnie Murray, a representative of that group, said he would be willing to merge the two groups<ref name=ctmcintiremeeting>[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/08/botanical_garden.html Botanical garden supporters see future in McIntire Park], [[Sean Tubbs]], [[Charlottesville Tomorrow]], August 29, 2009.</ref>.
===Board of Directors===
===Board of Directors===
*Helen Flamini, President  
*Helen Flamini, President  
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[[Helen Flamini]] is the executive director<ref name=ctmcintiremeeting/>
[[Helen Flamini]] is the executive director<ref name=ctmcintiremeeting/>
==Other botanical garden proposals==
[[Charlottesville Botanical Garden]] is a competing non-profit organization with similar goals. At a McIntire Botanical Garden meeting held Aug. 28 2008, Lonnie Murray, a representative of that group, said he would be willing to merge the two groups<ref name=ctmcintiremeeting>[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/08/botanical_garden.html Botanical garden supporters see future in McIntire Park], [[Sean Tubbs]], [[Charlottesville Tomorrow]], August 29, 2009.</ref>.


==Notes==
==Notes==

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The McIntire Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that advocates the construction of a botanical garden in the eastern half of McIntire Park. The pedestrian access to the west to the east side of the park over the Southern railroad will begin this summer and be completed in the summer of 2012.[1]

Mission

To create a public garden in the East side of McIntire Park that will provide a living, changing, interactive botanical environment where people may become enlightened and inspired by the enjoyment of plants and nature through beautiful gardens and educational programs.

Vision

  • Imagine a public garden on about 50 acres of beautiful open space with a topography of hill contours that boast a crest at the center from where you can the mountains in all directions. A wonderful open and spacious garden that would be open to all from dawn to dusk. A safe and accessible parking area easily reached from Melbourne Road with a pedestrian bridge into the north side of the park.
  • Contour pathways and trails to lead you gently around the terrain while you inhale the beauty of plantings and trees to delight the eye and enhance the senses. All this and more are possibilities that are attainable goals.
  • Incorporate a children’s garden into the overall landscape design would provide an interactive garden where children can explore and learn about the environment, plants and the natural world.
  • Plant the seeds by sharing their vision and concept and nurture, grow and develop the ideas.
  • The educational components of connecting the botanical gardens to the various academic school grades from pre-school to college hold the promise of engaging children, adults and families with new programs of science, biology, and sustainability of our environment.
  • The gardens would welcome visitors by its striking beauty and accessibility from all over. The connected community would encourage walking from the downtown mall area to the park.
  • The gardens meet the City of Charlottesville vision to create a green city, a healthy city and a connected community.

Past Proposals

  • The first time was in 1972 when Mitch Van Yahres was the mayor.
  • In the early 1990s, a second plan was prepared for an arboretum.
  • In 2000, Wil Reily presented the City Manager with plans for use in the Master Planning process.
  • In August of 2004, the City's Master Planning Committee delivered its report to Council. The Committee was chaired by Karen Firehock and contained members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and staff, a city Councilor, a member of the Planning Commission, among others. The report was the culmination of several years of work. The report recommended an arboretum, gardens, trails, and pedestrian access over the Parkway and the Southern RR tracks.

Within the past 4 years, the City conducted a needs assessment and trails and passive recreation were among the most requested amenities.[2]

Other botanical garden proposals

Charlottesville Botanical Garden is a competing non-profit organization with similar goals. At a McIntire Botanical Garden meeting held Aug. 28 2008, Lonnie Murray, a representative of that group, said he would be willing to merge the two groups[3].

Board of Directors

  • Helen Flamini, President
  • Peter McIntosh, Vice President
  • Diane Weber, Secretary
  • Donna Arehart, Treasurer

Other Board Members

  • Jim Malloy
  • Sallie Brown
  • Linda Seaman
  • Roxanne White
  • C. Colston Burrell
  • Lesley Sewell
  • Mike Terry
  • Janet Miller

Helen Flamini is the executive director[3]

Notes

  1. McIntosh, Peter. "Proposal for Beginning of Master Planning Process." Letter to Charlottesville City Council. 2 May 2011. Charlottesville Tomorrow. Web. 8 May 2011. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20110502-MBG-McIntosh.pdf>
  2. McIntosh, Peter. "Proposal for Beginning of Master Planning Process." Letter to Charlottesville City Council. 2 May 2011. Charlottesville Tomorrow. Web. 8 May 2011. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20110502-MBG-McIntosh.pdf>
  3. 3.0 3.1 Botanical garden supporters see future in McIntire Park, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, August 29, 2009.

External links

McIntire Botanical Garden