Value proposition

The Chicago Botanic Garden harnesses the power of plants to improve people’s lives and grow a better world.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a world-renowned living museum and so much more. Its roots grow throughout greater Chicago and beyond, inspiring all people to connect with plants. The Garden helps build healthier communities through urban agriculture, offers lifelong learning opportunities, leads pioneering plant conservation research, and showcases the beauty of horticulture. The Garden is a nonprofit organization run as a public/private partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Public Garden, Botanic Garden, Museum, School, Adult, Youth and Family Education Programs, Community Outreach, Conservation, Research, and Public Events