Orchid Conservatory at DSBG opens Saturday
Charlotte Trip Magazine Article
The Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens (DSBG) are by far the coolest piece of the Gaston County sites to visit. Over time, the Gardens will be larger and more complete — there is a 40-year Master Plan for the site — world class by anyone’s standards. This was a privately funded project without government “partnership”. The late Daniel Stowe kick started and endowed the development of the Gardens with a donation of land and $14 million in the early 1990’s. All other development has been through private contributions and sponsorship.
The unique destination sites that now border the City of Belmont are the US National Whitewater Center to the east (just over the river north of the I-85 weigh station) and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Along with historical sites located throughout the county, Gaston is blessed with tourism resources that can rival many pleaces.
Good luck to the folks of the community who develop and market these facilities. Belmont certainly has taken a lead when it comes to developing intriquing places to visit.
(Red Imperial Bromliad – one of 2,000 rare and exotic plant at DSBG)
Gastonia will not pursue sale of public golf course
We guess that there are a few more people who like to golf than Mr. Palenick thought…
Introducing Activate America®
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Kickoff Rally
The Activate Gaston kickoff rally will be held at the Gaston Mall. Everyone is eligible to participate in this program. It is easy to register.
Just drop by the Gaston Mall between the hours of 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2008 and you will be on your way to a healthier you!The kickoff will include:
- FREE T-shirts to the first 1,000 at Gaston Mall
- Registration for Activate Gaston
- First Official Weigh-In
- Activity Demonstrations (Zumba, Body Step, Jazzercise, Yoga, The World’s Strongest Man and more!)
- Free Health Screenings
- Sponsor Booths and much more!
Gaston County’s
Program Description
The Gaston County Family YMCA, CaroMont Health, Gaston County Health Department, Gaston College, Gaston County Schools, Fitness and Nutrition Council and Gaston County Healthcare Commission combined resources to continue their effort to address the growing obestiy epidemic in our area and make Gaston County healthier.
- is a FREE year-round healthy living awareness program that targets youth and adult obesity and related diseases
- encourages participants to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five days per week
- provides Healthy Living information about nutrition, exercise and health education weekly
- sponsors regular weigh-ins and counseling
- presents “Health Talks,” a series of lectures by wellness and medical experts
- challenges everyone, young and old, to begin healthy eating and regular moderate-intensity exercise.
Regular physical activity reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. It helps control weight and contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints. It helps relieve the pain of arthritis and reduces the symptoms of anxiety and depression. People of all ages who are generally inactive can impove their health and well being by becoming active at a moderate-intensity on a regular basis.
Group/Company Challenge:
The Belmont Front Porch 