Description:
- Marsh marigolds, showy lady slippers and shy violets are just a few of the many wildflowers that bloom in this peaceful, 14-acre sanctuary. Inaugurated in 1907, it is the oldest public wildflower garden in the United States. Visitors are free to wander the picturesque trails in both the shady woodland garden and the sunny prairie garden.A small interpretive building has exhibits and books about nature, including a biography of the garden founder, botanist and conservationist Eloise Butler. Guided tours and special programs, such as full moon hikes and talks on medicinal plants, are offered on weekends. Admission is free.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 612 370 4903
Address:
- 1940 Theodore Wirth Parkway
- at Glenwood Avenue
- Minneapolis, MN 55422
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- No Sweat
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