Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a 65-acre public garden dedicated to conserving native plants of the Western Allegheny Plateau ecoregion. Across many expansive gardens, woodlands and meadow spaces, the Garden is restoring land once impacted by coal mining, farming and other forms of resource extraction and transforming it into both cultivated and naturalistic display gardens.

About Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden inspires people to value plants, garden design and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs and conserving the environment.

In addition to creating beautiful spaces for the community to enjoy, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden demonstrates an ongoing commitment to conservation of the native landscape. Invasive plant management is a major ongoing conservation project, ranging from traditional management methods to conducting the first prescribed fire in Allegheny County. The Garden also utilizes innovative techniques for acid mine drainage mitigation, including processing 25 million gallons of water per year. Through these efforts, the Garden is transforming land that was heavily impacted by human intervention into a thriving and vital asset for the plants, wildlife and people across this region and beyond.

Get Involved

For those passionate about protecting the native landscape for future generations, supporting Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a great way for contributions to make a major impact. Donations to the Garden’s annual fund support nature-based education programs for all ages, help create beautiful display gardens, and continue ongoing conservation projects. Membership is also a great way to support the Garden, and it comes with ample benefits to enjoy throughout the year. Members receive free admission, discounts on merchandise and tickets, reciprocal admission with the American Horticultural Society, exclusive member-only events and more.

How Support Helps

Contributions are a vital source of support for the Garden’s efforts, from the conservation projects that protect the native plants in the Garden to the many education programs and events that help people build a connection and appreciation for nature. No matter the size, every contribution makes a difference and enables Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to continue in pursuit of its mission for the benefit of current and future generations.

Learn More: https://pittsburghbotanicgarden.org/

Story and Photography by Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

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