Rotary Botanical Gardens

Garden development and maintenance - Rotary Botanical Gardens is home to 26 different dramatic and themed Gardens. Some have an international focus such as the japanese (named one of the top 25 japanese Gardens in north america), scottish, french formal, italian, and english cottage Gardens. Also included are less formally-structured Gardens including one of very few fern and moss Gardens recognized by the hardy fern foundation in the united states. In addition, Rotary Botanical Gardens is home to a shade, prairie, and woodland garden. On site is an educational center offering a variety of programs for both adults and youth year-round. Rotary Botanical Gardens is the number 1 tourist destination in rock county welcoming nearly 100,000 visitors each year. Rotary Botanical Gardens offers educational programs, bus trips, home garden tours, plant sales, and seasonal events to enhance its mission, improve the quality of life for local residents, and increase its recognition in the community and surrounding areas. The Gardens puts an emphasis on horticultural programs including therapeutic training, master gardener training, symposia, and workshops. Partnering with local organizations on dynamic and interactive programming is also important to the Gardens. Examples include hedberg public library, rock county recap program, janesville area convention and visitors bureau, janesville area herb society, and the university of wisconsin-extension.

Facility usage - Rotary Botanical Gardens offers four individual rooms, each 19' x 31' with separate access, for business meetings, training sessions, or retreats. The rooms expand to create space for conventions, banquets, or sales seminars. The stunning atrium provides natural lighting and a breath-taking view of the Gardens, creating a convenient area for reception with a coat room, gift shop, and restroom facilities close at hand. The atmosphere is calming and quiet, with access to 20 internationally themed Botanical Gardens to stimulate your mind and create an inspiring and productive environment.

Visitor services and public events - Rotary Botanical Gardens offers educational programs, bus trips, home garden tours, plant sales, and seasonal events to enhance its mission, improve the quality of life for local residents, and increase its recognition in the community and surrounding metropolitan area.

Educational programs - Rotary Botanical Gardens offers educational programs, children's programs, therapeutic horticulture programs, and topical symposia and workshops. The professional horticulture staff has a strong interest in the subject of horticulture therapy. Rotary Botanical Gardens partners with a variety of local organizations on dynamic and interactive programming, volunteer opportunities, family events, and educational offerings. Examples of these organizations include hedberg public library, rock county education and criminal addictions program, and janesville area convention and visitors bureau.