San Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature.
The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region.
“The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature and people in San Diego,” explained Judy Gradwohl, the Christy Walton President and CEO at the San Diego Natural History Museum. “We are delighted to welcome more biodiversity into Balboa Park, inspire visitors about water conservation, and share the importance of our region’s native plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.”
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