Lots of places promote fun for everyone, but Monk Botanical Gardens actually delivers! The 30-acre site includes several themed gardens. But it’s not just beautiful blooms and lush greenery that fill the gardens. There are lots of fantastic features, like a treehouse, nature trails, and workshops and classes. Take a look:
Dubbed an “urban sanctuary for education,” Monk Botanical Gardens is nestled alongside the bustling streets of Wausau.
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Since its establishment in 2010, it’s grown into an exciting community attraction with something for visitors young and old.
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Offering a magical escape into nature, the 30-acre site is brimming with beauty, blooms, and fun.
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A real feast for the eyes, Monk Botanical Gardens is touted as “one of the most picturesque botanical gardens in the region, if not the state.”
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It’s actually made up of a few themed gardens. There’s the Meditation Garden, which is as idyllic as expected. For the young (and young at heart), there’s a whimsical children’s garden.
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One of the most unique, though, is the Kitchen Garden.
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Designed to offer a complete seed-to-table experience, it’s managed by area groups, who plant produce, then tend and harvest it, and finally, prepare the food in the garden’s demonstration kitchen.
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Exploring the gardens couldn’t be easier, thanks to foot trails that wind through them.
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And with benches, a pavilion, and a treehouse, taking in the scenic surroundings is just as easy.
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The garden’s allure goes far beyond its beauty, though. Monk Botanical Gardens hosts workshops, classes, and special events, such as plant sales, throughout the year.
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So, are you ready to plan a visit to Monk Botanical Gardens? For more information, call Monk Botanical Gardens at (715) 261-6309. You can also visit the Monk Botanical Garden website or Facebook page.
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Address: 1800 N 1st Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, USA
