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E E x x p p e e r r i i e e n n c c e e B B a a t t t t l l e e C C r r e e e e k k 9 9 s s Beautiful Gardens Tour Tour Guests are led by a trained guide, who will provide commentary during the bus tour, throughout various gardens within the Battle Creek community. Times can be modified to meet the needs of each group. Garden Choices Include: Brooks Memorial Fountain Marshall A white pillared fountain gracing the center of the park.

The fountain was a gift to the town by its revered citizen and patron Mayor (1925-31) Harold C. Brooks in memory of his father, Charles Brooks. The fountain followed closely that of "The Temple of Love" in Marie Antoinette's garden in Versailles, a beautiful example of classic Greek Doric design.

With its 96 color variations of red, amber, blue, green and white center spray rising to a majestic height of thirty feet, the Brooks Memorial Fountain is a cherished symbol of the community. Community Flower Garden Located in Downtown Battle Creek at the site of the W.K. Kellogg House and the ... more. less.

Underground Railroad sculpture, this garden was developed and is maintained by a partnership between Leila Arboretum Society and The W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The site is used as a horticultural demonstration project and is maintained by youths that work together with community elders. Gardens included in this site: " Takasaki Park , a true gem of Battle Creek gardens is the Takasaki Park Japanese Garden that was given to the City as a gift from our sister city of Takasaki, Japan. The garden was lovingly installed in 1999 with crafts people and materials that came all the way from Japan. The design of Takasaki Park was so highly regarded in Japan that the design and story of the park made it into Japanese Landscape Architecture publications. " Irving Park Rock Garden was originally installed in the early 1920 9s. Walk the winding stairs and explore all of the interesting and hardy plants that call the rock garden home. The Rock garden became total overgrown with weed trees in the 1980 9s and in the 1990 9s groups of volunteers began work to revitalize this historical treasure. Today the rock garden has a variety of interesting plants from thousands of bulbs, to drought tolerant perennials, to tree and shrub plantings that date back over 80 years. " Irving Park Rose Garden has over 100 different varieties of roses and is lovingly maintained by Master Gardener and community volunteers. " Downtown Battle Creek, Lakeview and Urbandale Business Districts have over 20,000 the blooming annuals in containers and curb lawns. Enjoy a stroll through the shops and restaurants in each of these areas. Leila Arboretum and Leila Arboretum Society Conceived in the optimism of the early 1920 9s, Leila Arboretum was designed to be a spectacular hub for Battle Creek 9s cultural facilities. Mrs. Leila Post Montgomery (widow of C. W. Post) purchased 72 acres and donated the land to the City of Battle Creek cto be laid out and improved as a public Arboretum... d Leila Arboretum Society 9s Children 9s Garden This 1-acre garden boasts a variety of garden themed areas. Children are surrounded by plants with which they can interact to gain a thorough understanding of the importance of plants in their lives. Fun, hands-on activities help them make important connections between plants and science, history, literature, and the arts. This garden, which celebrates characteristics unique to Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, and Michigan, will provide a safe and accessible environment in which the young and the young at heart can explore and enjoy. Leila Arboretum Society 9s Labyrinth The Arboretum 9s collections include nearly 1,700 accessioned woody plants and about 25,000 total plants, focusing on the diversity of woody plants and on demonstration gardens including a lilac garden, perennial walkway, native plant garden and labyrinth. Quaker Park (located between Harvard, Fremont and Groveland streets) " Quaker Park is a great place to visit for those interested in Battle Creek history. As you stroll down the main walkway enjoying the extensive shrub and perennial gardens, you 9ll learn about the role that Sojourner Truth and Quaker movement in Battle Creek. Riverside Color Garden (located on Riverside Drive just south of Dickman Road " This peaceful spot of color is located right on the banks of the Kalamazoo River. In addition to hundreds of blooming perennials, trees and shrubs, this garden contains one of the best seats in town down with a pleasant view of the river. Southern Exposure Herb Farm " A working farm complete with FREE tours of the gardens which include numerous ponds, concrete statuary and arbors, and an extensive gift shop in the beautifully preserved and restored 1840s barn with unusual antique displays. Southern Exposure offers more than 60 ongoing workshops that may include elegant wreaths, candles and herbal products. Meal options range from full course dinners to luncheons and teas in a delightful setting. Visit fragrant herb beds, perennial beds and a greenhouse with a wide variety of annuals and perennials produced annually. A A s s k k a a b b o o u u t t o o u u r r g g u u i i d d e e d d C C u u l l t t u u r r a a l l C C i i t t y y T T o o u u r r ! ! C C a a l l l l 1 1 - - 8 8 0 0 0 0 - - 3 3 9 9 7 7 - - 2 2 2 2 4 4 0 0 f f o o r r G G r r o o u u p p T T o o u u r r i i n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n . .

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