Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Nature Preserve, Hiking Trail, and Scenic Lookout

Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis

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"This is the oldest public wildflower garden in the US."(3 Tips)
"Bring bug spray"(2 Tips)

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Glenn LindgrenMay 18, 2015
Find the elusive lady slipper, which makes its yearly appearance around Father's day. Free admission, although they make up for it with paid parking. The ghost of Eloise haunts the lower pathway.
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Adam SteeberJuly 19, 2016
This place is absolutely beautiful! It's a huge park with a beach near by and a stunning nature sanctuary. One of my favorite parks in the Minneapolis area.
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Laura FJuly 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
They have some great educational tour for bird watching, plants, and more. Check the website or go to visitors building for daily schedule.
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HISTORYApril 22, 2010
This is the oldest public wildflower garden in the US. In 1907 Eloise Butler & 3 botany teachers successfully petitioned the Park Board to create a natural botanic garden to preserve native flora.
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Corryn VitekOctober 5, 2014
This is a beautiful garden. Wander to the farther back areas to escape the crowd.
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Lauren HustingJune 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Stop in the shelter for information about what's blooming, bird and plant id'img, and general friendliness!
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Lauren HustingAugust 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
August means the prairie is beautiful right now. Flowers, frogs, bugs, birds!
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Paul BarberJune 17, 2024
Bring bug spray
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Lindsy HallecksonMarch 17, 2012
Opens April 15, but wish it would open earlier this year.
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