The program allows local students to gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, urban forestry and climate resilience.
Jake Van Yahres created a likeness of the famed abolitionist out of grass at Market Street Park.
The grand opening is set for Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon with brief remarks and pickleball-centered activities planned.
In all, the county and city have 84 total projects out of 4,300-plus in the statewide plan.
Through hands-on learning, internships and mentorship opportunities, local kids gained confidence, developed new skills and began envisioning futures in fields ranging from veterinary science to law, the arts and beyond.
Cville and Albemarle poll locations closed June 19 and July 3, and two Sunday dates added to early voting schedule
Here’s what to know about the community events planned to commemorate Juneteenth on Friday and through the weekend in Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties.
On Monday, a suspected case of norovirus in Shenandoah National Park, at Blackrock Hut, was reported.
Caleb Smith, a traffic engineer with the City of Charlottesville, said traffic will likely be affected until early September.
A new study by ReLeaf Cville and the Darden School of Business suggests that preserving mature trees may be one of the smartest long-term investments developers can make.