Quaking Tamarak Bog

This immense, hilly preserve is the oldest wildflower park in the country.

In Short
Schoolteacher Eloise Butler feared that the wild beauty of Minnesota would fall to the ax of city life, and she set about to save it. As a result, in 1907 the Minneapolis Park...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on June 02, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Wonderful

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100

With habitats that vary from wetlands to woods to prairie, this park presents a changing array of native flowers, grasses, trees, and wildlife. The interpretive center provides a good guide of what species to look for, but the simple joy of the ramble.

Posted by Jared E on June 02, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Nice walk, sit and watch the birds

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100

Well kept trail, interesting wild flowers and birds everywhere. Saw lots of goldfinches, cardinals, woodpeckers, and even some turkeys. Kind of strict about staying on the trail. Ranger gal comes bustling by, we step aside to get out of her way and she says "STAY ON THE TRAIL". So in other words, let her bump into us! Goofy, she must...

Posted by photojerry on May 28, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

You really can't get any better than this

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100

Warning: it's not easy to find. Bring a GPS or a map. And once you arrive, there is a bit of a walk to get to the gate. The gate is closed to keep the varmints out. Just push it to open. You have just entered a Minnesota environmental overload. There are lots of trails. Pick one, and just start...

Posted by Ed G on May 28, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Crazy lovely park

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100

One of my favorite places to visit throughout the changing seasons. With habitats that vary from wetlands to woods to prairie, this park presents a changing array of native flowers, grasses, trees, and wildlife. The interpretive center provides a good guide of what species to look for, but the simple joy of the ramble through the changing landscape on winding...

Posted by Serafina S on May 14, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Hidden Gem

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100

I love to come here with my kids -- it's like a lush fairy land in the summer and fall. Park programs are also excellent and affordable.

Posted by Shaun432 on January 25, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Eloise Butler Wildflower GDN is located at 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN. This location is in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood. This business specializes in Government.

Posted on March 30, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Quaking Tamarak Bog is located at 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN. This location is in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood. This business specializes in Government.

Posted on February 13, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Marsh marigolds, showy lady slippers and shy violets are just a few of the many wildflowers that bloom in this peaceful, 14-acre sanctuary. Inaugurated in 1907, it is the oldest public wildflower garden in the United States. Visitors are free to wander the picturesque trails in both the shady woodland garden and the sunny prairie garden.A small interpretive building has exhibits and books about...

Posted on April 03, 2008. Brought to you by wcities.