Collective Impact of Public Gardens on Their Communities

In Spring, 2023, the Association conducted a survey of our nearly 600 member gardens to compile statistics to demonstrate the Collective Impact of Public Gardens on Their Communities.
Jenkins Fall Tour

ATTENDANCE

  • 120,000,000+ attendance
  • 10 Million non-local visitors
  • 1 Million international visitors
Atlanta Botanical Garden Staff

EMPLOYMENT

  • 13,000+ full, part-time, and seasonal jobs
  • 4,600+ internship opportunities
  • 71,000+ volunteers donating over 2.5 million hours of time
The Holden Arboretum

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Education programs serving 2.1 million K-12 Students
  • 6,200+ Health & Wellness Programs serving over 180,000 participants
  • 600,000+ pounds of produce donated
Reynolda Gardens - NC - native plants

CONSERVATION

  • 95,000+ acres of land
  • 152 Accredited Plant Collections