Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

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Inspiring connection, learning and joy through nature. While we are raising funds to build the Garden, the site is open.

Approximately 14.74 acres have been set aside in McIntire Park East for the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, the first of its kind in Charlottesville, Va. Enjoy a loop trail walk, free lending library, and a variety of free programs!

11/03/2026

Enjoy fall foliage 🍂 and give back this autumn!

Join Garden Guardians on Wednesday, November 4, from 10am-12pm. Learn about invasive plants 🌿 and tricks for weeding them from Landscape Manager, Bridget Curran. Work in the woods 🌳 and along the stream with regular Garden volunteers. No experience necessary to help maintain this special site!

Sign up today: https://piedmontgarden.org/event/garden-guardians-november-4th/
Interested in becoming a regular volunteer? Reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Whitney Zhang at [email protected]

11/02/2026

The Garden is under construction! 👷🏾‍♂️ Look for changes:

- The main program space with the large, white tent ⛺ and sheds is now located straight downhill from the parking area.

- The pedestrian entrance at the Melbourne Road crosswalk is now closed. This is the new pedestrian entrance path 👣 located at the intersection of Melbourne and John Warner Parkway! You can also enter at the current gate. As always, the Garden is open from dawn until dusk and you are welcome even when the gate is closed!

-You may see a second driveway entrance from Melbourne Road, but this is for construction vehicles only. ❎ Use only the entrance with the black gate! When the gate is closed please park on Melbourne Road.

-You can learn more about Garden Construction at our new website page: https://piedmontgarden.org/construction/

10/31/2026

Thank you so much to the wonderful Parkside students for volunteering at the Garden! 🍂

These revelers 👻 spent Friday morning replenishing two Bug Snugs. These Bug Snugs provide habitat, hiding spaces, and heat for the small critters 🐛 who live on site.

Stop by the Garden's Poison Super Saturday this morning to see their work, join a Poison Plant Walk, hear Music in the Garden, and more!

https://piedmontgarden.org/event/october-super-saturday-in-the-garden/
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10/30/2026

🍁 Red maples (Acer rubrum) are among the first native trees to flower in spring, sometimes blooming as early as February in Virginia. Their flowers provide an important early-season food source for pollinators.

Red maples are also known for their vibrant fall foliage, which can vary considerably from one tree to another. As days grow shorter and temperatures cool, trees begin breaking down chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color. This reveals yellow and orange pigments already present in the leaves, while some species, including red maples, also produce red pigments called anthocyanins.

🍂 Noticing dark spots on the leaves? These may be caused by fungal leaf spot diseases, which are common in maples but generally do not cause long-term harm to healthy trees.

10/28/2026

🍂🌿 There’s still time to join us for October Super Saturday in the Garden!

We’d love to know if you’re coming! Take a look at our schedule of events and plan your visit for a fun-filled day of nature, learning, and family-friendly activities at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont.

From exploring the Garden to enjoying our special activities, there’s something for everyone to discover. Check out the full schedule and let us know you plan to attend!

📅 Saturday, October 31
🌱 View the schedule and event details: https://piedmontgarden.org/event/october-super-saturday-in-the-garden/

We hope to see you there! 💚

10/27/2026

🌳🐝 Let's celebrate the trees that make our community greener! ⚡️🌱

Charlottesville Tree Week kicks off on Sunday, November 1, with Bees, Trees & EVs: Family Trivia Night at FIREFLY from 3–6 PM!

Join the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont and our community partners for an afternoon celebrating sustainability, trees, and the environment. Test your knowledge with three rounds of sustainability-themed trivia, enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities, and connect with organizations making a difference in our community.

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and get ready to learn something new while having fun! All ages and trivia experience levels are welcome.

📅 Sunday, November 1 | 3–6 PM
📍 FIREFLY
🎟️ Free and open to the public. Donations support our Spring Eco Fair.

🌱 Reserve your spot at https://beestreesandevs.eventbrite.com/

Explore more Charlottesville Tree Week activities at https://releafcville.org/cvilletreeweek.

10/25/2026

🐝🌳🚗 Looking for a low-key family activity after Halloween?

Join Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, ReLeaf C'ville, the City of Charlottesville’s Office of Sustainability, and the JMRL Book Mobile for Bees, Trees & EVs at Firefly!

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
🕒 3–6 p.m.
📍 Firefly Game Room, 1304 E. Market St., Charlottesville

Bring the family for a fun afternoon of nature-themed trivia, face painting, caricatures, crafts, the JMRL Bookmobile, and a mini electric vehicle expo! 📚🎨🚗

All ages and experience levels welcomed!

🌿 Free and open to the public! Donations are welcome and will support the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont’s upcoming Spring Eco Fair.

It’s a wonderful way to spend time together, connect with your community, and celebrate pollinators, trees, and sustainability.

🔗 Learn more: https://piedmontgarden.org/event/bees-trees-evs-at-firefly/

We hope to see you there! 💚

To learn more about ReLeaf C'ville's Tree Week, visit releafcville.org/cvilletreeweek.

10/24/2026

🎃👻 There’s still room for you at our Halloween Super Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont!

Join us for a spooky day of discovery as we explore the fascinating (and sometimes poisonous!) side of nature. 🌿🕷️ Take part in our poisonous plant walk and poisonous bug walk to learn about some of nature’s most misunderstood organisms.

Bring your curiosity and enjoy a Halloween adventure that’s equal parts fun and educational!

📅 Register today: https://piedmontgarden.org/event/october-super-saturday-in-the-garden/

We can’t wait to explore the spooky side of nature with you! 🦇

10/24/2026

🌿 Stay Connected with the Garden! 🌸

Want to keep up with what’s growing at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont? Subscribe to our e-newsletter for the latest Garden news, construction updates, upcoming programs and events, seasonal highlights, and ways to get involved in our growing community!

From nature-inspired activities to exciting Garden updates, there’s always something new to discover. 🌱

📩 Sign up today: https://piedmontgarden.org/subscribe/

Stay inspired, stay informed, and grow with us! 💚

10/22/2026

🍂 Fall Festival Registration Is NOW OPEN! 🌳

Join us at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont on Saturday, November 7, for our Fall Festival! Celebrate the beauty of the season with a day of nature-inspired activities, tree walks, arts and crafts, tree planting, and more.

📅 Registration is now open, and the full festival schedule is available! Plan your visit, explore the activities, and find your favorite ways to connect with nature.

🌿 The festival is free and open to the public, and activities begin at 9:30 a.m.

🔗 View the full schedule and register here: https://piedmontgarden.org/event/fall-festival-2026/

We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!

Address

950 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA
22906

Telephone

+14349530060

Website

http://www.piedmontgarden.org/

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