#parksandgardens

[spaladoon]

Minneapolis Vibrant Cultural Scene: From Parks to Museums and More

Minneapolis is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene that offers something for everyone. From its beautiful parks and gardens to its world-class museums and art galleries, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this bustling metropolis. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, you are sure to find something that will capture your imagination and inspire your senses.

One of the most striking features of Minneapolis is its abundance of green spaces. The city is home to more than 6,000 acres of parkland, which includes some of the most beautiful and well-maintained parks in the country. From the lush greenery of the Chain of Lakes to the rolling hills of Theodore Wirth Park, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of the city. Whether you are looking for a place to relax and unwind, or a place to get active and explore, Minneapolis has something to offer.

Another highlight of Minneapolis' cultural scene is its museums and art galleries. The city is home to some of the most renowned museums in the country, including the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Science Museum of Minnesota. These institutions offer a wealth of art, history, and science exhibits that are sure to inspire and educate visitors of all ages. Whether you are a lover of art, science, or history, you are sure to find something that will capture your interest and imagination.

In addition to its museums and parks, Minneapolis is also home to a thriving music and theater scene. The city is home to a number of world-class venues, including the Orpheum Theatre, the State Theatre, and the First Avenue. These venues host a wide range of performances, from classical music and opera to rock concerts and comedy shows. Whether you are looking for a night out with friends or a family-friendly outing, Minneapolis has something to offer.

One of the most exciting aspects of Minneapolis' cultural scene is its vibrant food scene. The city is home to a wide range of restaurants and cafes, offering everything from traditional American cuisine to international flavors. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, you are sure to find something to suit your taste and budget. From the colorful street food vendors to the elegant fine dining restaurants, there is something for everyone in Minneapolis.

In conclusion, Minneapolis is a city that truly has something for everyone. From its beautiful parks and gardens to its world-class museums and art galleries, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this vibrant metropolis. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, you are sure to find something that will capture your imagination and inspire your senses. So why not come and explore Minneapolis today and discover all that this exciting city has to offer!

[myselfesteemwonthelp]

I think it’s important to mark the date that you first see bees at work. …Hopefully it’s pretty early in the year if you’re a beekeeper. #honeybee #spring #heather #seasonalphotography #parksandgardens #alexandragardens #erica #cardiff #apis #apismellifera (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAz-Q6orVd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[geisternatur]

april '19: return to the #bergstraße. #newblogpost is up - link in bio 💕 easter sunday last year was spent in southern hessia, namely in #lorsch where we visited the remains of a carolingian abbey, then we made our way to castle #auerbach and finally ended the day at the state park #fürstenlager near #bensheim. #klosterlorsch #lorschabbey #gatehouses #königshallelorsch #altarberg #schlossauerbach #castles #monasteries #parksandgardens #südhessen (hier: Hessische Bergstraße) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBKimOCnQvB/?igshid=5s30mrkq5ock

[shopsui]

Sunday Part 3 of the 1.Alfred B Maclay State Gardens #gracious #florida #tallahassee #parksandgardens #formalgardens then followed by #cascadesgarden with the #pumphouse that reminded me of the Sub Station in Newport, Melbourne (at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF9Cv5haTC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aih7a8p1tg0m

[habituallychic]

If you are craving spring and flowers, run, don’t walk to “Public Parks, Private Gardens: Paris to Provence” at the @metmuseum. It’s a breath of fresh air on a cold day. See more in my Stories. #parksandgardens #metmuseum (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

[travelwithflere]

The award-winning Vauboin Priory Garden yet again. It is expanding? A new terrace is being built at the top. Watercolor, May 2021. #prieuredevauboin #prieuredevaubouin #thierryjuge #vauboin #beautiful gardens #buxus #buis #boxwood #hortusconclusus #beaumontsurdeme #sarthetourisme #valleeduloir #loirvalley #gardens #gardendesign #gardenartist #gardenart #parksandgardens #jardins #jardinremarquable #artdesjardins #parcsetjardins #gardenstyle #watercolor #aquarelle #fredericlere #jardinsjeudi (at Le Jardin du Prieuré de Vauboin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPXlMdqH_3b/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dancerindc]

Saw a lot of great art this afternoon. #art #painting #sculpture #parksandgardens (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

[bigvolcano]

#TravelThursday Aussies and New Zealanders have been international travellers since, well, the moment we could pull on a backpack, and board a boat or plane to places needing a stamp in our passports. Back in the 1970s, New Zealand Tourism had a fun, cheeky, very effective campaign telling Kiwis; "Don't leave home 'til you've seen the country". 2020 and 2021 are the years for Aussies to see the country. Starting in your own backyard. You'll be surprised what you discover. #visitbigvolcano #goldcoast #discovergoldcoast #goldcoastlife #coombabah #helensvale #themeparks #queensland #exploregoldcoast #nationalparks #parksandgardens #secretdestination #naturalattractions #familyfun #freeattraction #hiddentreasures #familyexperience #discoverholidayplaces #Repost @igersgoldcoast • • • • • • The Coombabah Lake Conservation Park is a beautiful spot to escape the rat race and to see an array of birds, roos and wildlife. Congratulations @untold.visuals and thanks for tagging #igersgoldcoast! We hope you all enjoyed your weekend and keep tagging your images, stories and reels for a chance to be featured! ~ Post and feature by @tan1010 ❤ Shared via @bigvolcano on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CHv_q9SJDE5/?igshid=48u3ukj1j190

[the-park-ing-ginza]

P.A.M. PARKING ANORAK

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SALE ends midnight tonight! 20-40% OFF. Now you can safely work in comfort and style with our work wear designed for women, by women! #gardengear #farmergirl #agriculture #horticulture #parksandgardens #tradylady #tradieladyclub #wonensfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtuWP1l42O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e0u3pd0czm7c

[mkegoodchoices]

Garden Snapshot #metmuseum #themet #polaroid #parksandgardens #specialexhibition #artsy #snapshot (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

[catjamlove]

Autumn colours just love the dominating colour in this one #sheffieldpark #westsussex #parksandgardens #nationaltrust #daysout #autumnleaves #naturesbeauty #trees (at Sheffield Park Garden)

[geisternatur]

today it rained all day, so here's some more eye candy from yesterday's walk through villa monrepos park 💚🌼 so lush and fresh and very green 😍 #geisenheim #villamonreposgeisenheim #landscaping #parksandgardens #midcenturyjungle #heydaymayday #blossoms #spirea #elder (hier: Villa Monrepos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAD9L5inFAL/?igshid=19ht216f0tftb

[shopsui]

Never get tired of visiting the #aridgarden in the @royalbotanicgardensvic and what a perfect day for it with @k.collab #parksandgardens #melbourne #cactus #succulents #walkinginlockdown #lockdown6 (at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTjPKa-nxZA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kateejowsey]

Background Study for Project

WEEK 10, 11 & 12

Arbor Day at Waiwhakareke

Rotokauri- on my walk

During the COVID lockdown, I traveled back to Hamilton to my home with my family. I spent a bit of my time going for walks around our area and the lake. It was nice to be back home as I was born and have grown up in Hamilton within the Rotokauri area. Throughout my childhood I would go for morning walks with my mum in particular and my nana when she would visit. My primary school is also within very close proximity to my house so I would walk daily to and from school. I shared my bubble with my family, brother and two parents. This was nice as it brought us all back together as both me and now my brother live in Wellington now.

Over the years the area has been developed and built up with homes, especially as our home was one of the few early homes built in the area. So we have had a good connection to the land and development of the area. Since being at the school and having now left, I have seen many changes since. Such as more footpaths being created, more school area warnings such as road paint markings and electronic signage to keep the area safer during school hours. Native trees have also been a big part of our community especially during my time at primary school as it brought out]r community together with different planting activities and events. Some within the school and others involving the wider area such as schools from Hamilton city. In particular, once ( launched in 2004) a year schools would come together to the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park (a short walk from Rotokauri school) to plant around 20,000 native trees each year to help sustain the wildlife birds we have in our Rotokauri area.

Natural weather patterns in the area consist of fog build up in the low valley sections in the early mornings. In our area, we are surrounded by mountains including mount Pirongia in the distance where the sun sets behind at night. The Waikato is known for its farmland and agriculture and within my area, it consists of lifestyle blocks and farming lands. Filled with sheep, cows, and also a large population of ducks because of the lakes around.

Tikanga is the way of doing and Maori way of life and is seen in this with the community keeping nature and the area respected.

Kumamoto stream

The experience in the space she created is catered for everyone, people who know the history and background, or for people who know nothing and still understand and appreciate the choices that were made. She wanted the space to be remembered in the back of your mind whilst walking through and after leaving the space.

more than 2500 people attending the 2015 event, Each year around 20,000 plants are planted by the community

this long-term planting program will see the remaining 34 hectares planting in native species.

The name of the lake where we planted the plants are (Waiwhakareke) translates as (wai) water (whakareke) to plunge a pole.

The reason for this program starting was to restore what was once there before the return of rare plants and wildlife to the project area. As well as reconnecting current and future generations in with their environment through this education engagement  - ‘Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park is the flagship project for biodiversity in our city. This is a science-based, community-led project, representing a vision of bringing back Hamilton’s native flora and fauna.’ - Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/parks/parksandgardens/waiwhakareke/Pages/default.aspx

In the 1820s European settlers began arriving in the area and cutting down native trees particularly the kauri trees to use as wakas from the swamplands which this area was and now is. Then after the 1860’s, they began to drain the area and from the swamp land; till now it has been used for farming

(In pre-European times) the land was used for Maori taking their goods to trade across the Tasman Sea.

The lake and surrounding area is now owned by the Hamilton city council as well as Waikato University, Wintec, Waikato Regional Council

Stated by Professor Bruce Clarkson, ‘dean of science and engineering, has students helping monitor the progress of the trees and sees the restoration as an amazing opportunity to revive our cultural and ecological landscapes.’ - Twins dig deep to recreate past, Marnie Hallahan, 05:00, Jun 04 2011- stuff.co.nz

“Studies in 2006-2008 indicated very poor water quality and show little improvement over the period of testing.” - by Duggan, University of Waikato, Page 33, Operative Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Management Plan, 2011

The shape of the lake has changed only slightly since 1865 as it used to be the head of an ancient stream

Prior to settlement in the 1860’s flax traders and mission stations  

“first European to have passed through the Hamilton West area was named Korehako sometime during the late 1820s”  - https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-council/council-publications/districtplans/ODP/Documents/Rotokauri%20Greenway%20NOR/NOR%20App%20F.pdf November 19th, 2018 Sian Keith Archaeology Ltd. page11

[travelwithflere]

Back to the award-winning Vauboin Priory Garden. Seen from the loosely shaped boxwood of the higher garden, the rigorous geometry of the formal garden with its cherry tree canopy cut on a pure horizontal line is further highlighted. Watercolor, May 2021. #prieuredevauboin #prieuredevaubouin #thierryjuge #vauboin #beautiful gardens #buxus #buis #boxwood #hortusconclusus #beaumontsurdeme #sarthetourisme #valleeduloir #loirvalley #gardens #gardendesign #gardenartist #gardenart #parksandgardens #jardins #jardinremarquable #artdesjardins #parcsetjardins #gardenstyle #watercolor #aquarelle #fredericlere #jardinsjeudi (at Le Jardin du Prieuré de Vauboin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO7ray1njk1/?igshid=p0l7jxjnt6qo