Gardens

Our campus is filled with gardens that feature a wide variety of plants, trees, and shrubs. Many of these locations have been designated as pollinator gardens or native plant gardens, although these can be found throughout our landscaping. Search below to find the gardens close to you!

Edward St. John Patio Green Roof

The Edward St. John Patio Green Roof is the first intensive green roof on campus.

Garden of Reflection and Remembrance

The Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, at the Memorial Chapel, features woody and herbaceous plants nestled amidst a mature trees.

Gluckstern Garden

This garden is located in the center courtyard of the Physical Sciences Complex and celebrates the life of Professor Robert L. Gluckstern.

H. Edward Reiley Azalea and Rhododendron Garden

The H. Edward Reiley Azalea and Rhododendron Garden was planted by UMD Students in the fall of 2011.

Hummingbird Alley

Between the Architecture Building and the north side of the Robert H. Smith School of Business lies Hummingbird Alley.

J. Landon Reeve IV Reading Garden

The J. Landon Reeve IV Reading Garden provides a quiet respite on the south side of the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center.

Karin Lazarus Memorial Pollinator Garden

The Karin Lazarus Memorial Pollinator Garden, located in front of H.J. Patterson Hall, was established in 2024. This garden welcomes our winged visitors and honors their essential contributions to sustaining life on our planet.

Knight Hall Pollinator Garden

Originally conceived as Honeybee Haven in 2015, the garden area on the east side of Knight Hall underwent an addition and expansion in the summer of 2019 as has been renamed the Knight Hall Pollinator Garden to better encompass the breadth of work this garden does.

Lt. Richard Collins III Plaza

Lt. Richard Collins III Plaza is located near Montgomery and Annapolis halls, overlooking the bus stop where he was killed, and it is designed to provide a sense of calm and reflection.

Margulis-Antonov Family Garden

The Margulis-Antonov Family Garden is a place for building community where students can take a break between classes, get some fresh air, and take in the view of Hacker Green and Paint Branch Creek.