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Wild Gardens of Acadia
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Zachary
February 17, 2023
Hiking
Wild Gardens of Acadia is a year-round outdoor botanical garden that exhibits flora from across Mount Desert Island. Pitcher plants, beach plums, and hundreds of other species are grouped by habitat labeled along several small, well-maintained walking trails. A magical stop for hikers of all ages and ability levels.
Hubert Trapp
November 8, 2024
Hiking
In the early 20th century, Charles W. Eliot and George B. Dorr recognized the natural beauty of Mount Desert Island and the need to preserve it. Dorr purchased the Sieur de Monts Spring area in 1909 and named it the Wild Gardens of Acadia.
The current gardens were created in 1961 by dedicated volunteers. More than 400 native plant species can be seen. Divided into thirteen sections, they represent the natural plant communities of Acadia National Park.
The gardens are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
friendsofacadia.org/visiting-acadia/activities/wild-gardens-of-acadia/visitor-information
The current gardens were created in 1961 by dedicated volunteers. More than 400 native plant species can be seen. Divided into thirteen sections, they represent the natural plant communities of Acadia National Park.
The gardens are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
friendsofacadia.org/visiting-acadia/activities/wild-gardens-of-acadia/visitor-information
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