Fredericton Botanic Garden
{{Short description|Garden in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada}}
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The Fredericton Botanic Garden is a {{convert|54|acre|adj=on}} garden located on hillside backed by Odell Park in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Its main features include terraces, streams, and springs, and natural habitats for local animals.
History and activities
The garden was established in 1969.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fredfdn.ca/community-stories/2018/9/17/the-fredericton-botanic-garden-fund|title=The Fredericton Botanic Garden Fund|website=Fredericton Community Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-07}} It houses the largest collection of rhododendrons in the Province.{{Cite web|url=http://www.frederictoninfo.ca/record/HDC3710|title=Fredericton Botanic Garden|website=www.frederictoninfo.ca|access-date=2020-04-07}} The collection of Azaleas and perennial beds are recognized throughout the botany community.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/experience/jardin-botanique-de-fredericton-botanic-garden|title=Jardin botanique de Fredericton Botanic Garden|date=2016-05-29|website=Fredericton Tourism|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}
The garden also maintains the Fredericton Botanic Garden Fund, which provides educational programming for the community.
The venue also attracts photographers, artists, bird watchers, trailers, and naturalists.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hikingnb.ca/Trails/LowerSJRiver/Fredericton/OdellPark/Botanical.html|title=Hiking NB - Trail|website=www.hikingnb.ca|access-date=2020-04-07}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.frederictonbotanicgarden.com/}}
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Category:Culture of Fredericton
Category:Tourist attractions in Fredericton