Chicago Botanic Garden
Zoos and Botanical GardensIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a nonprofit living museum and research institution serving the Chicago region with living plant collections. It seeks to connect people with plants and support healthier communities through urban agriculture, lifelong learning, and conservation science. The organization operates as a public/private partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County and is based in Glencoe, Illinois. Its programs are designed to reach a broad audience in greater Chicago and beyond, offering exhibitions and educational initiatives that showcase horticulture and plant diversity. A notable recent development is the 2024 launch of the Midwest Native Seed Network, an initiative aimed at strengthening the region's seed supply and advancing plant conservation efforts.