NPSpecies

Data Source: Fleming, 2003

Data Source: Gleason and Cronquist, 1991

Park Species Data Source: Fleming, 2003; Belden, 1998 Williamsburg-- The board of directors of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden (WBG) officially dedicated the "Ellipse Garden" at Freedom Park on July 29th. Festivities included a ribbon cutting ceremony with members of the Board of Supervisors and Helen McConnell. A brick patio dedicated in memory of the late Trist McConnell, Founding Chairman of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden, was accepted by Helen McConnell. Afterwards, a presentation by Don Buma, Executive Director of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, spoke on the importance and benefits of botanical gardens in the community. A reception and tours of the Garden followed. The Ellipse garden is located within Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road. The park is open from 7 a.m. until dusk. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the garden, sit on the bench or walk around to see 270 different plants in various areas of the garden, which have been labeled for everyone's educational interest. New members, donations and pledges are welcome to continue development of the garden and provide educational programs. More information can be obtained by going to the website at www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org. Get involved in your area of expertise or be on the executive committee, by calling Terry Johnston at 220-0910. Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Management priority value was No with comment: Global Rank (2001)=G5;Virginia State Rank (2001)=S5