Program areas at Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Museum hill Botanical Garden- the horticultural program at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden (sfbg) curates, installs, and maintains the living collections on the approximately 19 acres of land at the sfbg. The living collections are taxonomically diverse and focus on species that are well- adapted to northern new mexico, with a special emphasis on water conservation, attracting pollinators, and sound horticultural practices for the region. There also are ethnobotanical plantings that help make the connection between our rich cultural heritage and the importance of plants to the survival of indigenous peoples and the historic hispanic populations of northern new mexico. A significant portion of the sfbg consists of a mature pion juniper woodland for which the Garden's staff is developing a long-term management plan. The sfbg's living collections attract nearly 23,000 visitors in 2022.
Special event lecture - the sfbg also engages in special events (lectures and art installations) to further its mission to preserve the rich Botanical heritage of northern new mexico while educating people about the incredible natural environment of the region. In 2022 the Garden partnered with the institute of american indian arts (iaia) to host dr. robin wall kimmerer, acclaimed author of braiding sweetgrass: indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants. Dr. kimmerer presented public programs at the sfbg providing engaging conversations with Garden visitors surrounding the themes of her award winning book.
Education programs - the horticultural program at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden (sfbg) curates, installs, and maintains the living collections on the approximately 19 acres of land at the sfbg. The living collections are taxonomically diverse and focus on species that are well-adapted to northern new mexico, with a special emphasis on water conservation, attracting pollinators, and sound horticultural practices for the region. There also are ethnobotanical plantings that help make the connection between our rich cultural heritage and the importance of plants to the survival of indigenous peoples and the historic hispanic populations of northern new mexico. A significant portion of the sfbg consists of a mature pion juniper woodland for which the Garden's staff is developing a long- term management plan. The sfbg's living collections attract nearly 23,000 visitors in 2022.