Springtime in Minnesota is one of the best times of year. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and flowers are blooming. If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy the spring, look no further than the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. It combines sunshine, birds, and flowers to offer a fantastic afternoon outing that you will love.

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is part of Theodore Wirth Regional Park.
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Within the park is a 3/4-mile trail that that leads through tall grasses, trees, and many other plants.
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In fact, the park houses more than 500 plant species and 130 bird species.
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Visitors love walking along this wildflower trail to see some of Minnesota's greatest beauties. The rare showy lady's slipper - Minnesota's state flower - is a popular sight.
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There's something beautiful to see in nearly every season along the trail. In spring months, trees begin to blossom. Bluebells and and trout lilles begin to appear.
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As well as lady's slippers, summer also brings favorites like cup plants and sunflowers.
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And in the fall, the park is ablaze with color, all visible from the wildflower trail.
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In every season, the garden is teeming with animal life. Butterflies and birds swoop among the flowers, and frogs hop through the grass.
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This wildflower trail is not to be missed. You can visit any time from spring through fall, but you might want to check it out every season. There's always something new to see.
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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden is located at 1 Theodore Wirth Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Have you ever taken the wildflower trail? What did you think? If you love getting outdoors, take a look at our list of 16 secret gardens in Minnesota. you’re guaranteed to love.

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