New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, New York

Botanical Garden
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About

The New York Botanical Garden is a premier museum of plants and center for learning located in the Bronx, serving as a plant science leader dedicated to botanical research, conservation, and education. With extensive collections and research programs spanning plant biodiversity, ecology, and conservation restoration, the Garden advances scientific knowledge while engaging the public through interactive exhibits, guided tours, and educational workshops. The organization offers numerous pathways for community involvement, from membership and continuing education classes to volunteer opportunities and children's programs, making botanical science and native plant stewardship accessible to all New Yorkers. Through initiatives like the Welikia Project exploring NYC's ecological history and community-focused programs in the Bronx, the Garden demonstrates how plants and gardens transform urban communities and foster environmental awareness.

Programs

Continuing Education Classes
School of Professional Horticulture
Children's Education Programs and Camps
The Edible Academy
Virtual Garden Tours
Plant Science Research Projects
Guided Garden Tours
Forest Bathing
Virtual Herbarium Expeditions
Ask A Plant Expert
Welikia Project - ecological history reconstruction
Bronx Green-Up Community Programs
Floral Design and Landscape Design Classes
Science Seminars and Lectures

Focus Areas

Native PlantsPlant ConservationOld-growth ForestEducationResearch