Certificate Programs
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Wellness and Fitness
Fight stress, strengthen your mind and body, and feel rejuvenated.
Horticulture Classes
Get ready for growing season with an online or on-site class.
Blue Ginger
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
Acalypha hispida
Chenille Plant
Passiflora vitifolia
Crimson Passionflower
Aloe 'Delta Lights'
Delta Lights Aloe
Epiphyllum guatemalense
Guatemalan Orchid Cactus
Euphorbia pulcherrima 'NPCW05102'
Poinsettia
Camellia 'Winter's Snowman'
Winter's Snowman ICE ANGELS® Camellia
Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action
The Negaunee Institute’s science program focuses on five core areas aimed at understanding the diversity of plants and fungi; mitigating diversity loss; laying the foundation for healthy ecosystems; studying interactions between plants, fungi, and animals; and investigating connections between people and plants. Our science program is fostering an improved relationship between humans and nature.
Investigating Plant and Fungal Diversity
Rapid land use and environmental change have the potential to eliminate species before they can be identified.
Preventing Extinctions
Habitat fragmentation, climate change, disrupted population demographics and genetic diversity, are just some of the threats that can result in extinction of plant species.
Conserving and Restoring Natural Areas
Restoring native habitats such as tallgrass prairie, deciduous woodlands, and wetlands is a core element in our research and action efforts.
Garden Stories
The Changing Climate
It’s hard to think of fall without picturing a mosaic of trees with warm-colored hues. Amber browns, golden yellows, and blazing reds cover many natural areas in the Midwest, including the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s all thanks to fall’s shorter days and cool nights.
But with our changing climate, what happens to that classic fall color we’ve come to know and love?