Botanical Garden preserve

Where nature finds you

Eighty acres of protected woodlands, wetlands, and prairie — open daily for exploration and quiet reflection.

Plan your visit Explore Gallery

16 habitats

7 Gallery

200+ species

A LIVING MUSEUM

Explore our habitats

From ancient oaks to vernal pools — each area teems with life.

Candler Woods

Old-growth forest with towering oaks, trillium, and pileated woodpeckers.

Heron Wetland

Boardwalk gallery through cattails – watch for turtles and herons.

Prairie Remnant

Native bluestem, coneflowers, and monarchs in late summer.

Botanical Meadow

Wild grasses, seasonal flowers, and butterflies thriving in open sun.

self‑guided Gallery

Wander & wonder

Pick up a map at the galleryhead or download our app. Benches and shaded rest spots along every path.

🌲 Fern Canyon gallery – 1.2 miles

Easy • boardwalk & packed soil

🌾 Prairie Loop – 2 miles

Moderate • open meadow

🌳 Ridge Overlook – 2.8 miles

Strenuous • reward: skyline view

Upcoming Programs

Nature events & workshops

Join our seasonal programs to explore wildlife, photography, and conservation.

Bird walk

Sat 9am

Identify migratory warblers with binoculars provided.

Native plant sale

May 10–12

Help restore habitats – take home wildflower seedlings.

Forest photography

Jun 2

Workshop with a professional nature photographer.

Twilight hike

Fri 8pm

Experience the woods after dark and listen for Great Horned Owls.

from the garden

Support Botanical Garden

Your contribution keeps Gallery open, restores habitat, and connects city dwellers with nature.

Adopt a tree

Sponsor the care of a century‑old oak or a newly planted sapling.

Monthly gift

Steady support for gallery maintenance, education, and wildlife care.

Become a client

Free guided tours, event discounts, and preserve updates.