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The '''Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden''' is operated by [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]] in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. It is located on Mount Scio Road in the suburbs of St. John's, and was founded in 1971 under the supervision of Bernard Jackson. It became a not-for-profit organization in 1994. The current director is Dr. K. Wilf Nicholls, host of [[CJON-TV|NTV's]] ''Homegrown''. The garden and nature trails were developed to provide a place where people of all ages and depths of interest can learn about the plants and natural environment of Newfoundland. The park's emblem is the Twinflower ([[Linnaea borealis]]).
The '''Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden''' is operated by [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]] in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. It is located on Mount Scio Road in the suburbs of St. John's, and was founded in 1971 under the supervision of Dr. Bernard Jackson. Originally named the ''Oxen Pond Botanic Park'', the gardens were opened to the public in 1977 and became a not-for-profit organization in 1994. The garden and nature trails were developed to provide a place where people of all ages and depths of interest can learn about the plants and natural environment of Newfoundland. The official emblem of the garden is the twinflower (''[[Linnaea borealis]]'').<ref name=bg1>{{cite web|url=https://www.mun.ca/botgarden/home.php|title=MUN Botanical Garden|publisher=Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Inc|accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref>


==Site==
==Site==
The headquarters building is located on a {{convert|3|acre|m2|adj=on}} site on Mount Scio Road. The main garden area includes a greenhouse, an alpine house, which features all high latitude plants, rock gardens, peat gardens, a heritage garden and a coy pond full of fish. This is the main cultivated part of the Botanical Garden. However, along with being a botanical garden, The Garden is also a nature reserve. There are 3.5&nbsp;km of trails surrounding the area which feature a Boreal Forest ecosystem with many natural wildflowers, including wild orchids. The trails are home to many different creatures, including a loyal group of ducks which come back every spring. It is also home to a variety of other birds including the belted kingfisher, black capped chickadees and even the occasional loon or osprey. Moose are also frequent in the trails along with great numbers of snowshoe hare and the ruffed grouse. In total, there {{convert|110|acre|km2}} of the MUN Botanical Garden with many wonderful sites to see.
The botanical garden property encloses an area of {{convert|110|acre|km2}}, including part of Oxen Pond (for which the garden was originally named). The headquarters building is located on a {{convert|3|acre|m2|adj=on}} site on Mount Scio Road. The main garden area includes a greenhouse (including one on the former Squires property across the street which is now a Heritage Site), an alpine house featuring high latitude plants, rock gardens, peat gardens, a heritage garden and a [[koi]] pond. The garden is also a nature reserve, featuring 3.5&nbsp;km of trails in the surrounding boreal forest. Moose, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse and other wildlife are frequently observed inside the park boundaries.


==Butterflies==
==Butterflies==
Plants producing nectar have been developed to maintain the two species of [[Swallowtail butterfly|Swallowtail]] butterflies, three species of [[Newfoundland White|White's]] and Sulphur butterflies, five species of Woodnymphs, ten species of [[Brush-footed butterfly|Brush-footed]] butterflies, four [[Lycaenidae|Gossamer]], and two [[Skipper (butterfly)|Skipper]] species that are found within the park. Three known overwintering butterflies stay as adults during the winter in the Garden's man-made butterfly houses. The concept of the buttefly house was designed by The Garden's original director, Bernard Jackson, who currently resides in England. The three species are known as the Green Comma, the Mourning Cloak, and Milbert's tortoise shell. These butterflies are three of the very few butterflies that hibernate as adults during the winter.
Plants producing nectar have been developed to maintain the two species of [[swallowtail butterfly|swallowtail butterflies]], three species of [[Pieris (butterfly)|whites]] and sulphur butterflies, five species of woodnymphs, ten species of [[brush-footed butterfly|brush-footed butterflies]], four [[Lycaenidae|gossamer]], and two [[skipper (butterfly)|skipper]] species that are found within the park. Three known overwintering butterflies stay as adults during the winter in the garden's man-made butterfly houses. The concept of the butterfly house was designed by the garden's original director, Dr. Bernard Jackson. The three species are known as the [[green comma]], the [[Nymphalis antiopa|mourning cloak]], and [[Aglais milberti|Milbert's tortoiseshell]]. These butterflies are three of the very few butterflies that hibernate as adults during the winter.


==The Friends of MUN Botanical Garden==
==The Friends of MUN Botanical Garden==
Members of the Friends of the Garden (FOG) are individuals and families who support the objectives of the Memorial University Botanical Garden. Volunteers have assisted the garden since its creation in 1971; the FOG organization formed in 1976 and became a charitable organization in 1977. In August 2011, the FOG had approximately 500 members. FOG volunteers provide time and expertise, help to maintain the garden and trails within the park, and support fundraising and other special events.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mun.ca/botgarden/fog/|title=THE FRIENDS OF MUN BOTANICAL GARDEN|publisher=Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Inc|accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref>


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==See also==
Members of the Friends of the Garden (FOG) are individuals and families who support the botanical, horticultural and environmental objectives of the Memorial University Botanical Garden Inc.
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* [[List of botanical gardens in Canada]]


==References==
With a membership of almost 500, some Friends volunteer their time and expertise in such activities as trail patrol, carpentry, maintaining the Wildlife Garden, growing plants for the popular plant sales, as well as a sponsoring special events.
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Volunteers have assisted the Botanical Garden since its inception in 1971. The Friends officially formed in 1976 and became a charitable organization in 1977.


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==External links==
The Many Benefits of Membership:
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* [https://www.mun.ca/botgarden/ M.U.N. Botanical Garden]
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* https://www.mun.ca Memorial University of Newfoundland


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When you become a member of FOG, you also receive the following benefits:
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•Free entrance to MUN Botanical Garden and admission to lectures, demonstrations, Sunday Family Fun Day and the Parent and Tot Program
•Reduced rates for Junior Naturalist Camps and some gardening, natural history and art workshops
•Opportunity to purchase plants prior to FOG's public plant sales
•10% discount on Garden Gift Shop items (some exceptions apply)
•Quarterly subscription to the FOG newsletter, The Twinflower
•Calendar of Events mail-outs
•Access to "Members Only" events, programs, tours, lectures, etc.

To join the members of the Friends, please visit the Garden's website: www.mun.ca/botgarden

==Staff==
MUN Botanical Garden is run and held together by a small, yet strong staff along with the help from the Friends of the Garden. The Garden has a wonderful Visitor Services desk with friendly help and constant smiles. There is also a beautiful gift shop perfect for any occasion. Complete with children's toys, clothing, jewellery, and many ornamental objects. Along with grounds maintenace to maintain the many beautiful gardens, MUN Botanical Garden is well known for not only for its beauty but its education. The education staff is constantly preparing children's programs (along with adult programs) to educate children and adult's alike about the beautiful flora of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The beautiful flora and scenery of MUN Botanical Garden would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the gardeners that put all their time and effort into making the garden as beautiful as possible.

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==See also==
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[[List of botanical gardens in Canada]]

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==External links==
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*[http://www.mun.ca/botgarden/ M.U.N. Botanical Garden]
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* http://www.mun.ca Memorial University of Newfoundland
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[[Category:Botanical gardens in Canada]]
[[Category:Botanical gardens in Canada]]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 27 April 2021

The Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden is operated by Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on Mount Scio Road in the suburbs of St. John's, and was founded in 1971 under the supervision of Dr. Bernard Jackson. Originally named the Oxen Pond Botanic Park, the gardens were opened to the public in 1977 and became a not-for-profit organization in 1994. The garden and nature trails were developed to provide a place where people of all ages and depths of interest can learn about the plants and natural environment of Newfoundland. The official emblem of the garden is the twinflower (Linnaea borealis).[1]

Site

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The botanical garden property encloses an area of 110 acres (0.45 km2), including part of Oxen Pond (for which the garden was originally named). The headquarters building is located on a 3-acre (12,000 m2) site on Mount Scio Road. The main garden area includes a greenhouse (including one on the former Squires property across the street which is now a Heritage Site), an alpine house featuring high latitude plants, rock gardens, peat gardens, a heritage garden and a koi pond. The garden is also a nature reserve, featuring 3.5 km of trails in the surrounding boreal forest. Moose, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse and other wildlife are frequently observed inside the park boundaries.

Butterflies

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Plants producing nectar have been developed to maintain the two species of swallowtail butterflies, three species of whites and sulphur butterflies, five species of woodnymphs, ten species of brush-footed butterflies, four gossamer, and two skipper species that are found within the park. Three known overwintering butterflies stay as adults during the winter in the garden's man-made butterfly houses. The concept of the butterfly house was designed by the garden's original director, Dr. Bernard Jackson. The three species are known as the green comma, the mourning cloak, and Milbert's tortoiseshell. These butterflies are three of the very few butterflies that hibernate as adults during the winter.

The Friends of MUN Botanical Garden

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Members of the Friends of the Garden (FOG) are individuals and families who support the objectives of the Memorial University Botanical Garden. Volunteers have assisted the garden since its creation in 1971; the FOG organization formed in 1976 and became a charitable organization in 1977. In August 2011, the FOG had approximately 500 members. FOG volunteers provide time and expertise, help to maintain the garden and trails within the park, and support fundraising and other special events.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MUN Botanical Garden". Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Inc. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  2. ^ "THE FRIENDS OF MUN BOTANICAL GARDEN". Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Inc. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
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