Cultivating a Resilient Garden

With your support, New England Botanic Garden advances sustainable initiatives so that people, plants, and wildlife may thrive on this planet for generations to come. What does this commitment to sustainability look like in action?

We approach our gardens, plant collections, and land care operations through a climate change resiliency lens. Planting native plants, stewarding successional habitats, and managing invasive species responsibly fosters a biodiverse ecosystem. Incorporating drought-resistant plants and “green” mulches helps conserve precious natural resources. These efforts and more not only benefit the environment but also serve as an example to others in our community.

Last year, the Garden earned recognition as the first botanic garden in the nation to receive Green Zone certification from the American Green Zone Alliance for our efforts to decarbonize by replacing gas-powered mowers, leaf-blowers, chainsaws, and utility carts with electric alternatives. This transition eliminates an estimated 50 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually—the equivalent of planting 2,220 trees or taking 11 gas-powered cars off the road each year.