Florida Botanical Gardens
| Florida Botanical Gardens | |
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 Boardwalk bridge over McKay Creek at Pinecrest Cultural Center | |
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| Type | Botanical garden |
| Location | Largo, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°53′00″N 82°48′30″W / 27.88333°N 82.80833°WCoordinates: 27°53′00″N 82°48′30″W / 27.88333°N 82.80833°W |
| Area | 182 acres (74 ha) |
| Opened | December 2, 2000 |
| Website | flbg |
The Florida Botanical Gardens is a 182-acre (74 ha) botanical garden located in Largo, Florida. The park showcases flora, fauna, and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques.[1]
History[]
The idea of the gardens started in 1991 when the Cooperative Extension Service proposed the founding of a new outdoor learning center. The plan gained support from the Pinellas county commission, which pledged $1 million and 13 additional acres for the new facility.[2]
Types of gardens[]
The Wetlands Walkway and Wildlife Overlook were added to the Botanical Gardens in 2018, and give visitors a closer look at the native flora and fauna surrounding its boardwalk trail and viewing areas.[3]
A 2-acre Children's Discovery Garden is set to break ground in 2021 as a park and education space for children and families and will include an outdoor classroom, raised beds and a potting area, a pollinator landing, trails, and play equipment.[4]
See also[]
- List of botanical gardens in the United States
References[]
- ^ "Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation". American Public Gardens Association. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ "Garden History". Florida Botanical Gardens. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
- ^ "New walkway opens to visitors at Florida Botanical Gardens". TBNweekly. May 14, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ George, Logan Mosby (April 7, 2021). "Something new blooming at Botanical Gardens". TBNweekly. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
External links[]
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