Santa Fe is a beautiful city with plenty of places to stroll around and take it all in. However, it can be hard to find nature within the city. This wonderful botanical garden is an affordable, easy way to take in nature and feel completely relaxed. Not only is Santa Fe Botanical Garden as beautiful as can be, but it’s also one of the few places in the Land of Enchantment that’s fully committed to the conservation, respect, and enjoyment of plants. Whether you want to take a class and get educated on Southwest flora or simply walk around and take in all of the sights and smells, Santa Fe Botanical Garden is one of the best ways to relax in nature while still being in the city.
Welcome to Santa Fe Botanical Garden!
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This amazing nature preservation has two different sites that are open to the public.
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The main location, The Botanical Garden at Museum Hill, is open year-round.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden/Facebook From April through October, the garden is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November through March, it is open Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is a 35-acre preserve just south of Santa Fe that is only open from May to October.
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Both gardens are extremely affordable and the perfect way to relax in nature.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden/Facebook Admission to the main location costs $7-$10 and free for members. There is no set admission fee for the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, but donations are greatly appreciated, as they help keep the gardens maintained for visitors to enjoy
The main campus is home to a few garden trails and paths, so you can get lost in the beauty of the well-preserved landscape.
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Santa Fe Botanical Garden is committed to the conservation and enjoyment of plants, and their passion is evident in all that they do.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden/Facebook There are many educational opportunities available at Santa Fe Botanical Garden if you wish to dive deeper.
If you’re looking for a great way to spend the day in nature, Santa Fe Botanical Garden is an excellent destination.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden/Facebook For more information, you can visit the Santa Fe Botanical Garden website right here.
Botanical Gardens at Museum Hill Address: 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505 Phone: (505) 471-9103
Leonora Curtain Wetland Preserve Address: 49A W Frontage Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87507
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From April through October, the garden is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November through March, it is open Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission to the main location costs $7-$10 and free for members. There is no set admission fee for the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, but donations are greatly appreciated, as they help keep the gardens maintained for visitors to enjoy
There are many educational opportunities available at Santa Fe Botanical Garden if you wish to dive deeper.
For more information, you can visit the Santa Fe Botanical Garden website right here.
Botanical Gardens at Museum Hill Address: 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505 Phone: (505) 471-9103
Leonora Curtain Wetland Preserve Address: 49A W Frontage Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87507
For another interesting outdoor experience in the Land of Enchantment, visit this unique beach without water.
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