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- EIN 54-1273467
- 804-262-9887
- 1800 Lakeside Ave Richmond VA 23228 USA
- http://www.lewisginter.org/
- lewisginter
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Causes: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, Environment
Mission: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden enlightens and inspires its constituents through its outstanding botanical collections, horticultural displays and landscape design. We engage our constituents with the natural world through interpretation, programs, educational resources and outreach. We advocate for sustainability and stewardship of our planet. Our Vision Through botanical, horticultural and educational excellence, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will reveal the unity and integration of human and plant life, celebrate the fundamental significance of the natural world, and enrich our community and beyond.
Results: OUR PASSION: Connecting People & Plants to Improve Communities One of the most-visited attractions in the Richmond, Va., area, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. The Children’s Garden offers a wheel-chair accessible Tree House (fun for kids and adults!), an Adventure Pathway, Sand and Water Play areas and an International Village. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Healing Garden, Fountain Garden, Asian Valley and Victorian Garden. Dining options include the Garden Café and Tea House; the Garden Shop offers an extensive array of items. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization and proceeds support the Garden's educational mission.
Target demographics: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's passion is connecting people & plants to improve communities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 347,205 Garden visitors annually learn about the natural world and the connection between human and plant life.
Geographic areas served: Richmond, VA, Central Virginia & visitors from across the globe
Programs: We educate, enlighten and inspire our visitors with outstanding botanical collections, horticultural displays and landscape design. We engage our constituents with the natural world through interpretation, programs, educational resources and outreach. We advocate for sustainability and stewardship of our planet. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a place where plants -- and people -- grow. We extend our programs beyond traditional boundaries to have a positive impact and to enrich daily lives. The Garden is growing fresh produce for the hungry; actively participating in urban greening and water management initiatives; contributing to economic development and work-force training; and educating diverse youth and adult audiences about critical issues related to the interdependence of plants and people.