Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Founded in 1907 as a preserve for native plants, the Wildflower Garden now encompasses 15 acres of forest, wetland and upland oak savanna. The oldest public wildflower garden in the country; it is home to more than 500 plant species and provides habitat for more than 140 resident and migratory bird species. The great diversity of Minnesota flora and fauna represented here provides endless opportunities to study and enjoy the beauty of our natural heritage all season long.