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UNL Botanical Garden
and Arboretum
is an affiliate site of the
Love Garden
Andrews Garden
Butterfly
in Burnett Garden
Liatris in Cather Garden
Donaldson Garden
Sheldon Garden
Maxwell Arboretum in Fall
The horsechestnuts
and viburnums
in Maxwell Arboretum
The Porch
Fleming Slope
Yeutter Garden
Old Mall
Vine Arbor
Prairie
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ABOUT UNLBGA
Collections
More than two dozen beautifully designed garden areas present the best plants for Nebraska gardens. Three native gardens display plants from southern mixed grass prairie and tallgrass prairie. Pick a garden to view a list of plants.
History
See a presentation of the History of
Maxwell Arboretum
The plantings of City Campus began in 1871 shortly after completion of the first University Hall. Trees and landscape plantings were evident in photos of the early years of the City Campus. Plantings were added with each new building and continued into the early years of 1900, with special support from tree planters J. Sterling Morton, Governor Furnas, and Charles Bessey. The UNL Botanical Garden and Arboretum (UNLBGA) was created by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in 1988. Preliminary planning and development began in 1978. Affiliation with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum was approved in 1989. Maxwell Arboretum, now a part of UNLBGA, was created by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in 1969. The plantings of East Campus began with the purchase of the Culver farm. Culver planted trees which still enhance the "the Porch" where the original farm cottage stood. The influence of Bessey caused additional planting of Holdrege Street frontage, the mall and other landscape space. Earl Maxwell continued with plantings during the 1940's which are now evident as the mature trees of the arboretum.
Statistics
- 624 total acres, including
both City (285 acres) and East (339 acres) campus
- 280 total acres of green space
on both campuses
- 110 total acres of botanical
gardens and arboretum
- 8,840 accessioned trees
- 30,254 accessioned shrubs
- $9.1 million total value of
trees and shrubs
Admission
Admission is free. The gardens are open daily from dawn to dusk,
365 days a year. We schedule tours, do trimming, mulching, mowing,
and chemical applications on a regular basis. If you would like
to spend an extended length of time, take a self-guided or guided
tour, please call ahead to reserve a garden area and help us ensure
your safety. (402)472-2679.
Directions
The gardens are easily accessible by taking Interstate 80 to I-180
south. Once in town you will find the campus located just east of
I-180 near 14th and "R" streets. East Campus is located five minutes
northeast of City Campus at 35th and Holdrege Streets.
Gardens are located on both campuses.
City Campus Gardens are centrally located. Approximate locations are:
City Campus Gardens
| Love Garden |
13th & R Street |
| Cather Garden |
between 12th Street Mall
& Love Library North |
| Andrews and Burnett Gardens |
South of Andrew and Burnett
Halls respectively |
| Enright Garden |
North of Love Library extending
to Memorial Mall |
| Donaldson Garden |
between Love Library North and the 14th street walkway |
| Holling Garden |
Wick Alumni Center |
| Sheldon Garden |
11th to 12th street south
and west of Sheldon Art Gallery |
| Weaver Native Garden |
west of Beadle Center 19th
& Vine |
East Campus Gardens
| The Prairie |
30th and Center Drive just
west of the Dental College |
| The Porch, Old Rose Garden,
and Joe Young Memorial Grove |
North of Holdrege at Idylwild
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| Maxwell Arboretum |
Central spot is the Gazebo,
on the East Campus Loop north of 38th and Holdrege St. |
| Magdaline Pfister Iris Garden |
Northeast of Nebraska Center
Parking lot, 33rd & Holdrege |
| Fleming Slope |
on the East Campus Loop north
of 38th and Holdrege St. |
| Yeutter Garden |
on the East Campus Loop north
of 38th and Holdrege St. |
Parking
- Recommended parking for City
Campus Gardens are metered spaces along R Street or downtown,
or the parking garage at 17th and Vine.
- On East Campus, parking is
available in metered spaces along the East campus loop east of
the Holdrege Street entrance (stoplight between 37th and 38th).
- For small group tours, visitor
tags may be obtained by calling (402)472-2679 at least two weeks in
advance.
- For advertised tours, specific
parking lots may be designated for event parking.
Education
Educational programs foster appreciation of
the landscape and a better understanding of the wonderful
world of plants. University classes use the Botanical
assets of campus in Museum Science, Horticulture,
Biology, English, and many other courses. Community
activities include school programs, tours, and workshops.
Memorials
People wishing to designate trees, benches, or plantings in honor
of a loved one may call (402)472-9134 for information about the process.
Staff
The UNL Botanical Garden and Arboretum is administered by Landscape
Services in the Department of Facilities Management and Planning.
Landscape Services
& Botanical Garden Staff
Eileen Bergt, Director/Campus Landscape Architect
Kirby Baird, Landscape & Botanical Services - City Campus
Susan Budler, Operations Manager
Emily Casper, Landscape Architect
Jeff Culbertson, East Campus Manager
Jim Sommers, Irrigation Manager
Rich Wahl, Construction Manager
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