Opening day for the 118th season at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:30 am.
Join us to enjoy spring as it unfolds in this special, historic native plant botanic garden.
And be sure to return! The Garden offers a range of programs for all ages through spring, summer and fall – more information below.
2025 Season and Hours
April 15-October 15 | Weekends only October 18-19, 25-26
Tuesday-Sunday: 7:30 am-6 pm | Thursdays open until 8 pm, through August 31 | Closed Mondays
Program Sampler
Join Garden staff for tours, birding and much more for all ages! The programs below are free, no registration necessary. Additional programs and special events to be announced throughout the season.
Tour the Garden
Learn about the Garden’s native plants from trained naturalists.
Daily Tours – Tuesday-Sunday at 11am
Flower Hour tours – Thursday evenings, May 1 – August 2
Birding
Early Birders – Saturday mornings throughout the Garden season
Evening Birding Strolls – Thursday evenings in May and June
Other programs
Nature Storytime & Activities – Thursdays from May 1 & Sundays from May 18
Knitting in Nature – select Thursdays, May through August
Browse online – Current and upcoming Garden programs at minneapolisparks.org/register
Email Updates – Click here to get updates on the Garden and its programs