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The botanical gardens in Chicago and southern Wisconsin present both the historical flora of the region, such as the prairie lands, along with exotic ecosystems of far-way places like South American and Asian rainforests.
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Botanic Gardens is a short drive north of the city of Chicago in Glencoe, Illinois. With over 385 acres and 26 separate gardens, housing 2.2 million plants - you cannot leave this spot un-refreshed. The smallish lakes, eight lagoons, and nine islands add to the serenity of the area.
Two of the best gardens are the Japanese Gardens and the English Walled Garden. In the former, three separate islands connected by Japanese-style bridges provide the scene for a closely manicured but curiously untamed garden scene. The English Walled Garden is another great garden the premises have to offer. Its secluded enclosure houses six rooms, each reflecting various English gardening styles.
Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park, is on the southwest side of Milwaukee in Hale's Corner. The arboretum contains 1000's of trees spread over a wide area, annual and perennial gardens, and a walk through a bog teeming with wildlife.
Also in Milwaukee, just off South Layton Boulevard and west of downtown, is the Mitchell Park Conservatory, with its seven-story glass-encased dome conservatories. Each dome represents a different ecosystem – from desert cacti to tropical jungle flora. As you travel from Africa and beyond, you will also see some exotic animals native to places other than Wisconsin.
Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin
Olbrich Park in home to the Olbrich Botanical Gardens is quite compact and features a pavilion designed in the style of Thailand and a tropical conservatory.
Across town, on the south side of Madison, is the University of Wisconsin Arboretum. Besides being a significant learning facility and the birthplace of restoration ecology, its just a great place to relax with the students, faculty of the University of Wisconsin.
Botanical Gardens in Chicago, Illinois, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, Madison
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