Sarah P. Duke Gardens commonly known as Duke Gardens is 55 acres of specialized gardens in the heart of Duke University. Duke Garden's mission is to create and nurture an environment for the learning, inspiration, and enjoyment through excellence in horticulture.
They claim their living collection promotes knowledge of the vital connections between people and plants, fostering an appreciation of the natural world, environmental awareness and sustainable practices. It is an indispensable and lasting feature of life at Duke University, accessible to all, providing outreach and respite to a diverse and vibrant local community and visitors from around the world. This is an example of shallow ecology because the gardens are in appreciation of nature and are tended by humans, placing humans above them as stewards. Sarah P. Duke Garden's core values include: excellence, beauty, inspiration, integrity, stewardship, and community.
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