On a beautiful, sunny, Halloween Eve day members of the Friends and park staff added over two dozen American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) shrubs to the area around Bel Air Manor. The planting was done primarily as “fencing” to protect the lawns from vehicular traffic, but the showy purple will provide great color late summer through early winter. Plus, the berries are great for birds and animals. Some new picket fencing will be added soon. The shrubs and fencing were purchased by the Friends with monies from an earlier landscaping grant from the Garden Club of Virginia – thanks GCV again.
There is lots to do at Belle Isle. Maybe even a stay at Bel Air. Please visit often.
The park is more beautiful than ever – if that’s possible!
FRIENDS OF BELLE ISLE STATE PARK 