Happy Earth Day
Earth Day 2025
PLANTS. PEOPLE. PLANET.
The Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates Earth Day every day—conservation is our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.
Visit the Garden this Earth Day and take home seeds: Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a packet of coneflower seeds—a native prairie plant and monarch butterfly favorite, while supplies last.
Show some ❤ for our planet this Earth Day
When Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, the Garden's nine islands and six miles of lake shoreline were under construction. Since the beginning, the Garden has been a place where learning never stops. Let our Earth Day selections inspire you. Exploreour collection of Earth Day topics below—from the global reach of our plant conservation scientists to eco-friendly tips for your own home.
Dive into Nature
On Earth Day (and every day), be surrounded by nature
Science Stories
Read the latest from the front lines
Rare Orchid Discovered in Illinois
Where Have all the Violets Gone?
Plants to Know and Grow
All about plants and planet
Information on what plants are best for the Midwest
Perennials: Time to Divide and Multiply
Our Team at Work
Scientists
Plant Science and Conservation