{"id":296,"date":"2018-01-31T17:04:09","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T17:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canr.udel.edu\/udbg\/?page_id=296"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:33:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:33:22","slug":"information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/canr.udel.edu\/udbg\/visit\/information\/","title":{"rendered":"Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Hours, Service and Policies<\/h2>\n<p>The gardens are open to visitors every day from sunrise to sunset. There is no admission charge, but <a href=\"http:\/\/canr.udel.edu\/udbg\/support\/ways-to-give\/\">donations support<\/a> garden projects and are appreciated. Metered parking is available near the UDairy Creamery, or visitors can obtain a parking pass for the Townsend Hall parking lot <a href=\"https:\/\/udel.t2hosted.com\/cmn\/auth_guest.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportinc.com\/consumers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PassPort parking app<\/a> can be used to pay for parking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/canr.udel.edu\/udbg\/visit\/directions\/\">Here<\/a> are directions to UDBG.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibilty:<\/strong> UDBG&#8217;s paths are primarily mowed grass paths, with the exception of the paved path in the Herbaceous Garden. Restrooms are located in Townsend Hall which is open on weekdays or in the Fred Rust Ice Arena. UD buildings are closed November 22-23 and December 24-January 1 and other national holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Etiquette in the Gardens:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy the plants without disturbing them<\/li>\n<li>Guests are welcome to picnic in the garden, though there are no trash receptacles. Barbecuing is not permitted<\/li>\n<li>Smoking in the garden is not permitted<\/li>\n<li>Clean up after your pets and keep them leashed at all times<\/li>\n<li>Respect the peace and quiet of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Weddings and Receptions:<\/strong> The College of Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources does not permit weddings or receptions in the garden, though please reach out to botanicgardens@udel.edu for photography sessions.<\/p>\n<h3>SELF-GUIDED WALKS<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canr.udel.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/09\/24173226\/Guide-Map_082218.jpg\">Download the UDBG Garden Map<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>GROUP TOURS<\/h3>\n<p>Guided tours of the garden are available for groups of 10 or more. Our staff will work with you to provide a memorable experience, whether you are seeking to gain horticultural knowledge or want to appreciate the beauty and design of the gardens. To request a tour, please call 302-831-4188 or fill out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSch7WfXFWAel1IGMN1UYgP6Iqmd67UOZ1NqZz3esPU34n8AYg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Request Form<\/a><\/strong>. We will contact you to confirm the details. The cost is $10\/person up to 25; groups over 25 are $12\/person.\u00a0 Please contact us for the student and child tour rate. <strong>We can only accommodate up to 40 people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Townsend Hall and Rust Ice Arena lots are metered and a parking pass or lot rental will need to be purchased.<\/p>\n<div><i>1-5 vehicles are encouraged to book metered parking using the Passport Parking Mobile app or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportparking.com\/\">https:\/\/www.passportparking.com\/<\/a>. Zone 756. Rates are $3.35\/hr and $2\/hr after one hour.\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>5+ vehicles may choose metered parking, visitors passes, or opt to reserve a portion of the lot for a flat rate. Prices vary depending on the number of vehicles. Please fill out our tour form or email botanicgardens@udel.edu to reserve.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>For parked and unattended buses, please purchase a parking permit from <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.udel.edu\/parking\/visitor-2\/\">Parking Services<\/a>. 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