Florida Botanical Gardens
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Type | Botanical garden |
Location | Largo, Florida |
Coordinates | 27°52′37″N 82°48′32″W / 27.8768083°N 82.8089866°W |
Area | 182 acres (74 ha) |
Opened | December 2, 2000 |
Website | flbg |
The Florida Botanical Gardens is a 182-acre (74 ha) botanical garden located in Largo, Florida. The park showcases flora, fauna, and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques.[1]
History
The idea of the gardens started in 1991 when the Cooperative Extension Service proposed the founding of a new outdoor learning center. The plan gained support from the Pinellas county commission, which pledged $1 million and 13 additional acres for the new facility.[2]
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See also
References
- ^ "Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation". American Public Gardens Association. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ "Garden History". Florida Botanical Gardens. Retrieved December 8, 2019.