03/29/2025. As the Queen in Red, regal and grand, Doth traverse her vast and bounteous land, Sir Hopper La Greene, her loyal Administrator of Justice, steadfast and true, Guardeth her Fortress, secure it he’ll ensure.
02/04/2024. Amidst Chesapeake's foray, a dire persuasion, The Red Queen, compelled, went dark in her evasion. Awaiting the return of English Ivy's light, Protector stands vigilant, the clocked Queen in plain sight.
07/01/2021. Tucked among her wooden fort, the Queen in Red sits up high, surveying her realm. Clothed in red robes, she waits for your arrival. Come and visit her majesty in her most regal court. Be careful where you step as not to tread upon her loyal insect subjects.
The Chesapeake Arboretum is located in the heart of Chesapeake and is a 48-acre “Nature's Classroom” that promotes horticultural and environmental awareness through displays, education and research. It is designated a Virginia Treasure, an initiative to highlight important ecological, historic, scenic and recreational lands across the state. Dedicated at its current site in November 1996, it boasts one of Virginia’s finest trail systems that wanders through a mature hardwood forest with many varieties of trees and plants. Open daily sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No entrance fee, ample free parking.
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/city-departments/departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks/arboretum.htm