Are dogs allowed at the UK Arboretum?

Are dogs allowed at the UK Arboretum?

Dog are allowed on the Walk Across Kentucky paved path. They must be leashed at all times, and you are responsible for picking up and disposing of waste. Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in any garden or building, including the Kentucky Children’s Garden. Seeing eye or service animals are allowed if properly marked.

How long is the UK Arboretum?

University of Kentucky Arboretum Loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail located near Lexington, Kentucky that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels.

Is the Arboretum free?

Arboretum Members free; reservations not required. For questions about garden daytime tickets or you wish to purchase group tickets, please email [email protected]. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can you picnic at the Arboretum?

The picnic area and lawn outside the Arboretum are great places to picnic. Food may not be brought into the Arboretum. Food and beverages can be purchased in the Arboretum at the Peacock Café.

Are there bathrooms at the arboretum?

You’ll also find public restrooms, a drinking fountain and visitor center staff to help you with directions. The Arboretum Foundation’s offices are located in the Graham Visitors Center.

Are dogs allowed at the arboretum?

The Arboretum is not liable for damage to personal belongings while on site. Changing clothes in the gardens or on the trails is not permitted. Dogs or other pets are not allowed in the gardens or any area with concrete sidewalk access.

Are dogs allowed in the arboretum?

Dogs must be on a leash; they are restricted to the mulch paths or the International Sculpture Trail around the Pavilion. Dogs are not allowed on garden walkways. Please do not climb on waterfalls, rocks or in trees in the gardens. You must have a permit for portrait photography or videography.

What is the difference between Arboretum and botanical garden?

An arboretum is a specialized botanical garden that features trees and other woody plants but may also include other kinds of plants. Modern botanical gardens are usually park-based and open to the public. They are focused on beauty, education, research and the opportunity to observe and admire nature.

How many trees make an Arboretum?

The 14,000 trees rooted here represent more than 2,000 species, including rare and ancient varieties. This great collection contains trees as old as the Gardens themselves, many that cannot be found anywhere else in Britain.

Can you drink in the Arboretum?

Food and drink are not allowed on the Arboretum grounds, nor can the Arboretum provide indoor facilities; wedding receptions must be held elsewhere.

Is alcohol allowed in Arboretum?

Note: alcohol is banned in Nairobi Arboretum, and you won’t be allowed in with any. For the nature fans amongst you, the Arboretum has plenty to keep you busy. The forest is home to Sykes and Vervet monkeys, over 100 resident and migrant bird species, and over 300 species of exotic and indigenous trees.

Can you have dogs at the arboretum?

Pets must be leashed at all times and must be controlled so that they do not urinate on, defecate in, or enter garden beds. Owners must clean up after their pets. Pets are not allowed in the Administration Building or in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.

What is Arboretum friends?

Arboretum Friends are everyonewho contributes to The Arboretum. With your gift of $50 or more during the current fiscal year, you will receive an Arboretum Friends benefits card (good for 12 months) which unlocks discounts in Lexington garden centers and nurseries, and at other public gardens across the U.S.!

Why support the arboretum?

Arboretum Explorer SUPPORT THE ARBORETUM! With your generous support, we offer educational programming, conserve Kentucky’s native ecosystems, feature horticultural gardens and displays, and serve as a destination for those in our community and beyond to enjoy. Arboretum Friends are everyonewho contributes to The Arboretum.

What are the hours of operation for Arboretum?

Arboretum grounds and outdoor restrooms are open daily dawn to dusk. The Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.  Grounds, paths and bridges are NOTcleared during inclement weather. Use at your own risk.

Where is the Arboretum State Botanical Garden located?

TheArboretumState Botanical Garden of Kentucky Molly Davis Director 500 Alumni Drive Lexington, KY 40503 859-257-6955 College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Students / Extension / Research / Philanthropy & Alumni Departments & Units / Digital Media Library