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West Virginia Botanic Garden

Coordinates: 39°37′45″N 79°52′05″W / 39.62917°N 79.86806°W / 39.62917; -79.86806
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The West Virginia Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and is the only botanical garden in the state of West Virginia.[1] It covers approximately 85 acres of land and 4.5 miles of walking trails, and has 8 gardens.[2] It is situated near Cheat Lake, and the Tibbs Run Reservoir, which was used as a water source for Morgantown before 1969. The reservoir basin was drained in 1980 and is now grown over with plants. The garden was founded in 1983 by George Longenecker, a professor at West Virginia University, and a group of volunteers. The city leased the site for the garden in 1999, and the garden has since been maintained by volunteer work.[3] In 2023, the garden was updated to include repaved roads and trails, as well as new signage, boardwalks, and a section showcasing various fossils. A visitor's centre is planned to be installed sometime in 2024. [4]

References

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  1. ^ "This Beautiful 85-Acre Botanical Garden in West Virginia is a Sight to be Seen". 15 April 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.wvbg.org
  3. ^ https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2413
  4. ^ "West Virginia Botanic Garden reflects on 2023, prepares for its 2024 endeavors". 26 January 2024.

39°37′45″N 79°52′05″W / 39.62917°N 79.86806°W / 39.62917; -79.86806