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Welcome to BGCI U.S.

BGCI is the world's only global network dedicated to plant conservation.

Here in the United States, BGCI (U.S.) works with over 80 partner gardens and conservation organizations on plant conservation and education programs.  We are raising awareness about how climate change is impacting the plants we all care about and rely upon, and working with our partners to ensure that the world's amazing plant diversity is valued, secure, and supporting all life.  Click here to join us as we work to save the world's plants.

Your local botanic garden is more than just a pretty place; gardens around the country and across the globe are working to save plants for people and the planet, and BGCI is helping.   Click here to see BGCI's global network.

The BGCI (U.S.) office is hosted by the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden, which boasts a world-class plant collection, education programs, and a vibrant plant conservation program.

NEW: Have you seen BGCI's latest report Plants and climate change: which future? 

BGCI US is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States. Individual memberships and donations are tax deductible in the U.S. to the extent provided by law when made through www.justgive.org.
 

Latest News

Technology is blooming at Denver Botanic Gardens!
16th December 2008

Thirty two volunteers from various tech-centric companies comprise the Technology Task Force at Denver Botanic Gardens. Their novel approach is transforming every aspect of the garden, from communications, conservation and education to community outreach and impact. Could your facility be next?

The Sustainable Sites Initiative
UNITED STATES
5th December 2008

Have you heard about the Sustainable Sites Initiative? This interdisciplinary effort in the United States is creating voluntary national guidelines for sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance practices. Draft guidelines are now available for review and public comment.

Urgent New Role for Botanic Gardens
UNITED STATES
20th February 2008

The rapidly changing global climate has spotlighted the urgent role botanic gardens play in preserving plant diversity. From seed collecting to on-the-ground research, education, and the continual greening of garden operations, botanic gardens across the United States are addressing this issue.

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