Mesozoic (Dinosaur) Garden

The courtyard between Shrum Biology and Shrum Chemistry is undergoing a transformation into a Mesozoic (Dinosaur) Garden. The new layout for the garden makes use of the dinosaur footprints painted on the walkway and some trees already present that have an ancient lineage. The installation of the dinosaur footprints in 2016 was initiated by Teaching Professor Emerita Joan Sharp. They were designed to be used as a teaching tool for the BISC 102 course.

With this new stage, plants have been added that expand on the representation of species that existed 252-66 million years ago. The garden will be an asset for teaching and a destination for botany enthusiasts. This latest project was spearheaded by our greenhouse technician, Leslie Dodd and made possible through an endowment from Mrs. Phae Collins, proceeds from department plant sales organized by Leslie Dodd, and SFU Facilities Services.  The Mesozoic (Dinosaur) Garden will be updated in 2025 with irrigation, erosion control, further plantings and interpretive signs.