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Eloise Butler Wildflower, Bird Sanctuary

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This is said to be the oldest public wildflower garden in the nation. The woodland, swamp and prairie areas provide visitors with a seasonal display of native wildflowers. The meandering trail through this garden is approximately 2/3 of a mile long. Due to the trail structure, this park is not wheelchair accessible. Guided tours are available by reservation.

Location: 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis Minnesota 55411 Telephone 612-370-4903

Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Hastings) Afton Alps Ski Area
(Maplewood) Aldrich Arena
(Maple Plain) Baker Park Reserve
(Bloomington) Bloomington Ice Garden
(Edina) Braemar Ice Arena
(Brooklyn Park) Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

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