Makiling Botanical Garden is a part of the protected forest area in the College of Forestry, UPLB which is approximately 480ft above sea level.. It was established in 1965 as a support facility for those studying forestry and plant sciences.
The Makiling Botanic Garden occupies an area of 300 hectares of forest land divided into three sections: the Arboretum, Nursery and Recreational areas. The forest reserve is consist of about 1060 different species of flowering plants and ferns that can be seen inside the protected area. A creek flows through the entire garden, and creates a cascade of waterfalls, and natural swimming pools. The trek inside the Eco Trail is consisted of almost 1.8 km to circumnavigate the whole trail via a cemented pavement. There used to be a wildlife and Aviary section but it was moved to DENR Main Office last 2009.
How to Get There:
1.) Take a bus bound to Sta. Cruz, Laguna (DLTB), their terminal is in LRT Buendia.
2.) Tell the conductor to drop you off in College.
3.) You can then ride a Jeepney bound to UPLB (Forestry)
