Location: Fayetteville
Organization Type: Advocacy & Service, Community & Cultural
Mission: As a nonprofit public garden sustained by members, donors, and guests – not taxpayer dollars – BGO is a regional destination that thrives with your support. Just off the Razorback Greenway, we’re closer than you think and always worth the visit!
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a member-supported public garden dedicated to education and environmental awareness and serves as a community destination for unique nature experiences.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Location: Fayetteville
Organization Type: Advocacy & Service, Community & Cultural
Events
Events
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Earth Day Celebration
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, ARAt the Earth Day Celebration, guests can explore activities and resources that highlight the importance of protecting our planet. Visitors of all ages can have fun while they learn about sustainability, conservation and climate solutions. Earth Day Celebration is a come and go event that runs for the duration of...
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Terrific Tuesday Nights
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, ARJoin us for educational, themed evenings designed for all ages. Experience the beauty of the Garden on warm summer nights — free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville.
Free
Mission
As a nonprofit public garden sustained by members, donors, and guests – not taxpayer dollars – BGO is a regional destination that thrives with your support. Just off the Razorback Greenway, we’re closer than you think and always worth the visit!
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a member-supported public garden dedicated to education and environmental awareness and serves as a community destination for unique nature experiences.
About
In 2002, Carl Totemeier recommended a concept of nine backyard gardens to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Board of Directors. These gardens were to serve as examples for designs and plants for use in one’s own backyard.
“We want these gardens to not only reflect the unique character of the Ozarks and its people, but to challenge all who visit to see their own gardens with new eyes and the potential they have for creating more beautiful, useful, and fun spaces around their own homes,” said Gerald Klingaman, former Arkansas Extension Horticulturist and former Operations Director for the BGO.
A contest was held to design these gardens. But, it soon became evident that the winning designs were more elaborate than most people would build in a typical backyard. Subsequently, the gardens on the property became known as “theme gardens,” rather than “backyard gardens.” Once the designs were selected, sponsors were secured to provide funds for their construction.
Today, there are 12 theme gardens on the 8 cultivated acres that make up the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. We have been fortunate that generous individuals, organizations, and corporations have made these gardens possible. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks draws more than 70,000 visitors per year who enjoy these gardens in person!
Website, Video & Social Links
Website:
https://bgozarks.org/
Video Link:
Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/BGOzarks/
https://www.instagram.com/bgozarks/?hl=en