Red Butte Garden and Arboretum includes a botanical garden, an arboretum and an amphitheater and is operated by the University of Utah. The Red Butte Creek runs through part of this 75 acre dedicated native plant botanical garden area. The Garden has 21 acres of displayed and maintained gardens. And there are over five miles of hiking trails though the garden vegetation and surrounding land with spectacular garden vistas and scenic valley area views. In these 21 acres you will find many themed gardens, over 500,000 blossoms each springtime, many summertime concerts and educational programs that have won many awards. The Garden is open year-round and offers something for the young and the old.
It was back in 1930 that the founder, and then chairman of the Botany Department at the University of Utah, began using land surrounding the campus for research focused on plants and their adaptability to the local area. Then in the early 1960s the state formally recognized his efforts and dedicated the land as the State Arboretum. The garden has grown dramatically since that time. It provides a permanent display of the gardens and provides for public educational facilities. Then in 1985 the Garden formally opened to the public. It is the perfect showcase of the variety of horticultural collections from our richly diverse area natural environment.
The Garden is a popular site for visitors and hosts over 200,000 visitors each year. Some 300 active volunteers help maintain the area. In the Intermountain West’s largest botanical garden, you can explore the many themed gardens, a waterfall, a pond and the many miles of hiking trails through the natural area. There are tours, floral shows, camps, classes, outdoor concerts and venues that can be rented for private personal or business event.
Because of the Garden’s location in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the Garden is a natural habit for many different varieties of wildlife. It may be possible to see such animals as squirrels, rabbits, snakes, birds, deer, coyotes and bobcats wandering around the area. Please be safe and show respect to all animal life from a safe distance.
The Garden is a gorgeous place during all four seasons. There is a nice little gift shop. There are numerous educational opportunities and there is a bit of everything including nature, food, music, education, activities, and more. Come and enjoy the natural amphitheater which is use for the summertime concert series and the extra space where you can sit, picnic, stroll, or just quietly meditate and enjoy the surroundings.
The Garden offers six different free admission days throughout the year. Check out their website to see if one of these days matches your itinerary.
Read about the International Peace Gardens located in Salt Lake City for different kind of local plant life displays.
It was back in 1930 that the founder, and then chairman of the Botany Department at the University of Utah, began using land surrounding the campus for research focused on plants and their adaptability to the local area. Then in the early 1960s the state formally recognized his efforts and dedicated the land as the State Arboretum. The garden has grown dramatically since that time. It provides a permanent display of the gardens and provides for public educational facilities. Then in 1985 the Garden formally opened to the public. It is the perfect showcase of the variety of horticultural collections from our richly diverse area natural environment.
The Garden is a popular site for visitors and hosts over 200,000 visitors each year. Some 300 active volunteers help maintain the area. In the Intermountain West’s largest botanical garden, you can explore the many themed gardens, a waterfall, a pond and the many miles of hiking trails through the natural area. There are tours, floral shows, camps, classes, outdoor concerts and venues that can be rented for private personal or business event.
Because of the Garden’s location in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the Garden is a natural habit for many different varieties of wildlife. It may be possible to see such animals as squirrels, rabbits, snakes, birds, deer, coyotes and bobcats wandering around the area. Please be safe and show respect to all animal life from a safe distance.
The Garden is a gorgeous place during all four seasons. There is a nice little gift shop. There are numerous educational opportunities and there is a bit of everything including nature, food, music, education, activities, and more. Come and enjoy the natural amphitheater which is use for the summertime concert series and the extra space where you can sit, picnic, stroll, or just quietly meditate and enjoy the surroundings.
The Garden offers six different free admission days throughout the year. Check out their website to see if one of these days matches your itinerary.
Read about the International Peace Gardens located in Salt Lake City for different kind of local plant life displays.
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