Kentucky Children's Garden
Want to help sustain daily operations and grow the Kentucky Children's Garden? There are two ways to help! Direct monetary donation inquiries to Molly Davis, Arboretum Director. If you would like to make a gift in kind please click here. We would love to have some of the books, butterfly nets, and paints from our Amazon Wish List!
ABOUT THE GARDEN:
The Kentucky Children’s Garden (KCG) is a 2-acre garden designed to share the joy and wonder of nature and plants. It is best suited for children ages 2 to 6 and their families. The garden’s features include child-sized representations of Kentucky’s landscapes (natural and man-made, past and present) as well as themed gardens including butterfly, vegetable and transportation gardens.
Connecting children to nature while they are young helps build essential skills and attitudes. Studies show that early nature connection can influence enthusiasm and respect toward nature throughout a lifetime. Additionally, nature play encourages healthy child development in many areas including social, emotional and physical. Not to mention, it’s fun!
Direct questions to arboretum@uky.edu.