Located within Potawatomi Park, visitors can marvel at the beautiful and tranquil gardens in the Potawatomi Conservatories. Explore numerous paths lined with lush greenery, colorful flowers, and succulent plants, or simply enjoy the surroundings with a good book and some quiet reflection.

  • The conservatories were built in the 1960s and gifted to South Bend by the Muessel-Ellison Foundation.
  • Since then, the conservatory has been welcoming the public to enjoy the serene structures while also acting as a botanical education center for students of various ages.
  • Students can learn about botany, gardening, and plant care with different classes offered throughout the year.

2105 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, Phone: 574-235-9442

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