Omaha’s botanical center, the Lauritzen Gardens, offer natural beauty in the heart of central Omaha. The living museum has four seasons of plantings and is home to a 32,000 square foot educational and visitor center. Events at the visitor center include horticulture classes for adults, children’s educational workshops, and seasonal flower shows three times yearly. Garden features include the Helena Street Fountain outside the visitor center and a 450 pound copper fern basket made by a local artist. Gardens throughout the 100 acre property include a Conservation Discovery Garden, Herb Garden, Rose Garden Victorian Garden and wooded trail among others.
Address: 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108, Phone: 402-346-4002
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