March 2010

"See you in the parks" is a 28 minute program that is back on the schedule of City cable channel 16  during the month of March. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Theodore J. Wirth (Ted) during the 10 years that he gave tours while trying to open the historic home of his Grandfather for public use, may want to tune in.

Cable Channel 16 dates and times follow:

Wed, March 3, 7:30 p.m.

Fri, March 5, 11:30 p.m.

Fri, March 12, 10 p.m.

Sun, March 14, 8:30 p.m.

"See you in the parks" illustrates the loss of Ted Wirth last September and also illustrates Ted's 10 year efforts to implement a living history interpretation with learning programs -- especially for our Minneapolis children -- within his grandfather's historic home at 3954 Bryant Avenue South in Lyndale Farmstead Park.

Ted Wirth followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, the pioneer Landscape Architect and park planner who was largely responsible for the design and development of the Minneapolis Park System; and in the footsteps of his father Conrad L. Wirth, the Landscape Architect who was our country's longest serving director of National Parks.

Ted himself was an award-winning Landscape Architect of international acclaim who designed and created city parks, state parks and national parks across the country and around the world.

Ted referred to the Wirth House as, "My last big project." The program illustrates the importance of park planning to the history of our parks and our City. This is why it is important that the Historic Wirth House be opened for public access and learning.

January 2010

Ted Wirth's (FASLA) memorial celebration focused on career and his belief in the profession of Landscape Architecture. The local Fellows attended and assisted with the program. This was videotaped and the editor has made a delightful compilation program -- blending it with video of Ted during the statue dedication and Ted giving tours of the house during our events over the last 10 years. He has also added several historic pictures.

The 28 minute program will be showing on MTN channel 16 (cable in Minneapolis).

The show times for the program are:
 
Sunday     17-Jan     8:00 PM

Wednesday     20-Jan     7:00 PM

Friday     22-Jan     11:00 PM

Friday     29-Jan     10:00 PM 

If you do not have cable and would like to see the program contact the Minneapolis Parks Legacy Society to obtain a DVD copy at MinneapolisParksLegacySociety@msn.com.