USU Botanical Center

Kaysville, Utah, United States

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The USU Botanical Center in Kaysville, Utah, is a 100-acre botanical garden and education site operated by Utah State University. It focuses on plant conservation, water and energy resource management through research-based, practical education and demonstrations.

The center features diverse themed gardens, an arboretum with over 300 species of trees and shrubs arranged by their water needs, walking and biking trails, ponds, and wetland areas supporting local wildlife. It offers numerous classes and workshops in gardening, irrigation, landscape design, and pruning, as well as events such as farmers markets and seasonal festivals.

The center also includes an urban fishery, volunteer-tended gardens providing fresh produce for local food banks, and sustainable structures like the energy-efficient Utah House. The gardens and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset with free admission, making it a valuable community resource for learning about sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship.