The Vision of Botanica is to vastly improve opportunities for experiential education about plants, landscapes, gardens and the natural environment. Our goal is to build a place of beauty, a Botanical Garden and Conservatory, on a sustainable and relevant site convenient for residents and downtown visitors that will benefit Louisville, the region, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Botanica News
Botanica secures River Road site for a Botanical Garden and Conservatory.
 
Mayor Jerry Abramson has announced that the city will make a site on River Road near Waterfront Park available for Botanica to develop the Louisville Botanical Garden and Conservatory.  More . . .
Botanica Master Plan Update
Botanica has undertaken a bold vision...building a world-class Conservatory and Botanical Garden for Greater Louisville that will attract visitors from all over the region and serve as a learning "hands on experience" for regional residents and visitors alike to enjoy. | More . . .

Calendar Highlight #1
The Presley Tyler Visitors Center is open to the public every Sunday from 1-5pm. Guided tours are offered at 2pm and at 3:30pm. Tours of Blackacre's historic homestead include the farmhouse built in 1844, and circa-1790s barn, springhouse, and weaving shed. See all events . . .
Why A Botanical Garden
A Feasibility and Economic Impact Study, commissioned by Botanica in mid-2004 to determine the viability of a Botanical Garden and Horticultural Center in Louisville has been completed and concludes that | More . . .