Eloise Butler Wildflower Sanctuary
Minneapolis, MN 55422-4253
Phone: (612) 370-4903
- Hours:
- Apr 1-Oct 15: Daily 7:30am-dusk
Editorial Review for Eloise Butler Wildflower Sanctuary – by Citysearch Editors
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 Board created a preserve for native flora that Butler tended all her life. Originally three acres, the sanctuary has grown to nearly 15 acres. Now it's also home to refuge-seeking eco-junkies, birdwatchers, couples, runners (lots of steep, challenging paths) and families.
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Insider Tips
ParkingMetered spots and parking pay stations surround the park and range from 50 cents to $1.25 an hour. There's also free parking at the beach, which is about three minutes away.
When to GoGuided tours are given daily at 6pm, or try the varying weekend programs, which include moonlight walks.
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