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Now in our 73rd year - Dedicated to Protecting, Preserving and Promoting
The interests of The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary*
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The Fringed Gentian™
Spring 2025
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Summer 2025 issue will be released in July.
Orchids of the Garden
The orchids found at Eloise Butler bloom from late May into late June. This article illustrates those in the Wildflower Garden now and historically and includes those you may expect to find in wild areas around the metro area.
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