General Information

Agency Name:

The Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M University

Description:

The Gardens is a 27-acre public teaching garden focused on expanding Texas A&M's research and outreach by building a living classroom for educational, inspirational, and recreational experiences while enriching guests' appreciation and enjoyment of "The Aggie Experience."

The Gardens at Texas A&M University include a wide-ranging collection of gardens spanning not only an impressive expanse of acreage but also an impressive array of horticultural disciplines. When students and visitors come to The Gardens, they'll see everything from delicate flowers to hearty crops and from buzzing fauna to serene flora. This medley of spaces will be Aggies' home for learning, entertaining, relaxing, studying, and much more.

Mission Statement:

The mission of The Gardens at Texas A&M University Leach Teaching Gardens is to engage the community in a living teaching environment, encourage curiosity and discovery and develop wonder for the natural world.

Issues Addressed by Agency:

• Children / Youth
• Civic / Community
• Education / Literacy
• Environment (incl. Wildlife)
• Family
• Health / Medicine
• Hunger
• Museums
• Sports / Recreation

Parking Available at Agency:

N

Accessible to People with Disabilities:

Y

Hours of Operation:

The Gardens are open to visitors daily, from dawn to dusk. We don't have set hours. However, for your safety, we kindly ask that you leave when it gets dark.

Agency-Wide Contact Information

Address 1:

556 John Kimbrough Blvd.

City:

College Station

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

77843

Phone Number:

979 314 2357

Web Address:

www.gardens.tamu.edu

E-mail Address:

gardens@ag.tamu.edu