Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, University botanical garden in St. John's, Canada.
The Memorial University Botanical Garden spans 110 acres with over 3.5 kilometers of paths that lead through boreal forest, ponds, and cultivated plant areas. The site mixes natural woodland with designed garden sections that display different ecosystems found in the region.
The site was founded in 1971 and opened to visitors in 1977 as Oxen Pond Botanic Park. In 1994 it became an independent operation and took on its current identity.
The garden displays Newfoundland's plant life through different themed sections that help visitors understand the local landscape. Walking through these areas, you can see how plants grow in this harsh climate and what role they play in the region's nature.
The Field Centre stands on a 3-acre site on Mount Scio Road, with the main garden and greenhouse beside it and 3.5 km of trails through the surrounding boreal forest. The garden began as Oxen Pond Botanic Park, so the pond itself lies within the property. Look for moose, snowshoe hare and ruffed grouse along the woodland paths.
The garden maintains specialized winter houses where certain butterfly species remain through the cold months in a warm, controlled environment. These houses contain plants that provide nectar for the butterflies to feed on year-round.
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