Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

The Ken Avery
Birding Terrace

A project of the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden, Inc.

Ken Avery was a avid birder. In 2005 The Friends of the Wild Flower Garden funded the creating of a special place for bird watching and as a honor to Ken and his dedication, named it for him. Garden Curator Susan Wilkins and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Staff handled the installation. There are several wood benches and a natural stone carved bird bath with a dedication plaque. This area is near the back gate on a natural bench of land just off the trail leading to the Upland Garden. It overlooks the bog and the Hemlock Grove. Native bushes and flowers are planted there. It was dedicated on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2005. Dedication Photos.

Photos: Right - The placement of the Birding Terrace on a bench of land that in elevation is half way between the lower bog area and the Upland Garden as it appears in the early spring before leafout.

Below left: The terrace with seating, carved stone birdbath and natural plantings. Click on the left photo for a larger image. Below Right: The carved natural stone bird bath with dedication plaque.