Miller Preserve and Conservatory Opens Saturday
Avon gets its own MetroPark
Avon's own Lorain County Metro Park, the Miller Preserve and Conservatory, has its grand opening at 10 a.m. Saturday. The park came into being after Buddy Miller donated 55 acres of land in 1999 for a park in memory of his wife, Alice Fowles, a devoted gardener and painter. Over time, another 28 acres of land was acquired. Construction on the $2 million facility began in 2010. The spectacular conservatory features tropical plants, orchids from the collection of Dr. Ibrahim Eren, bonsai trees, and water features like fountains and waterfalls. Admission will be $2 for the conservatory, the lowest conservatory admission price in the country, Lorain County Metro Parks claims. Admission is free to the visitors center and the rest of the …
Melissa Hebert
1:32 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Daralyn, hope you have a good time! The greenhouse area is gorgeous. more ›