National Public Gardens Day occurs annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day. It was established by the American Public Gardens Association to recognize North America’s public gardens and promote the preservation of green spaces as well as plant and water conservation.
Botanical gardens cultivate and display all kinds of plants, often in their natural setting or in climate-controlled greenhouses. An arboretum is a botanical garden that focuses on trees and other woody plants. Many botanical gardens are open to the public and exhibit stunning collections of native species.
Visiting public gardens is a wonderful way to embrace the beauty of nature and educate yourself on the local ecosystem. Here are some of the nearby spots where you can celebrate Public Gardens Day!
1. toledo botanical garden
5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, OH | website
2. scottwood community garden
2501 Scottwood Ave, Toledo, OH | Facebook
3. the norma stark memory garden & labyrinth
345 W South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH | website
4. 577 foundation
577 E Front Street, Perrysburg, OH | website
5. simpson garden park
1291 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green, OH | website
6. schedel arboretum and gardens
19255 West Portage River South Road, Elmore, OH | website
7. matthaei botanical gardens & nichols arboretum
1800 N Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI | website
8. leila arboretum society
928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI | website
9. hidden lake gardens
6214 Monroe Road, Tipton, MI | website
10. secrest arboretum
2122 Williams Road, Wooster, OH | website
11. beech creek botanical garden & nature preserve
11929 Beech Street NE, Alliance, OH | website
12. stan hywet hall & gardens
714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH | website
13. gardenview horticultural park
16711 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH | website
14. rockefeller park & greenhouse
750 E 88th Street, Cleveland, OH | website