Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden (300 acres) is a nonprofit arboretum, botanical garden, and historical site located at 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The riding was created by John and Margaret Chambliss, and incorporated in 1956 to a vision laid out in the 1940s. It is dedicated to the study and conservation of native plant life.

The riding contains over 1,000 species of flora, with over 150 tree species. It includes a driving loop (3 miles) through woodland gardens, wildflower meadows, ponds, and along the banks of Lookout Creek, as well as some convert|12|mi|km of walking trails and paths.

See also

* List of botanical gardens in the United States

External links

* [http://www.reflectionriding.org/ Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden]


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