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The Dothan Area Botanical
Gardens,
located at 5130
Headland Avenue just off U. S. Highway
431 North, consists of 50 acres of cultivated gardens, nature
trails and undeveloped, wooded landscape in southeast Alabama. The DABG
seeks to preserve the native plants of the area in an attractive balance with
traditional botanical garden elements. The Garden is committed to the
conservation of natural resources for future generations by providing
opportunities to the public for beauty, education and research. The
Concept Plan provides a detailed view of the Garden. The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens is open 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during daylight savings hours and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge to visit the Gardens but donations are always appreciated. Most Garden areas are accessible to visitors with disabilities and group tours are available by reservation. Please allow at least two days notice. Picnic tables are available free of charge. Visitors are asked to remove all refuse with them as trash receptacles are not available. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, and to protect the Gardens, please follow the following guidelines:
• No
smoking is allowed. The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens is designated as a
smoke-free facility.
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The Gardens mission is to
provide an enhancement to the quality of life for Wiregrass citizens, serve
as an educational resource for children and adults in garden lore and
environmental issues and be a vibrant area attraction that promotes tourism
and economic development in the Wiregrass.