USU Botanical Center
History
Originally located in Farmington, the garden moved to the current location in Kaysville in 1999. The USU Botanical Center is the result of a partnership between Utah State University, public agencies, individuals, civic groups, businesses, and foundations. Construction for the "Utah House," a demonstration project of an energy efficient home, was completed in 2003 at a cost of $500,000. The 2,300-square-foot (210 m) house recycles waste water and rain runoff and has straw-bale walls.
The Gardens
The USU Botanical Center also features an urban fishery, walking and biking trails, wetland areas that support birds and other wildlife, a volunteer-tended garden that provides fresh produce to local food banks, a seasonal farmers market and classes, workshops, educational field trips and other events.
The center offers a farmers market from July through September which features local produce, gourmet foods, and artisans.
See also
References
- ^ Arave, Lynn (30 April 1997). "Botanical Center gets green light to move". Deseret News. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ Weist, Larry (5 February 2003). "House of the future on display". Deseret News. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ "Farmers Market". Utah Botanical Center. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2011.