Go Public gardens
Go Public Gardens is an evergreen year-round Association initiative to drive the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens.
Every Spring we celebrate Go Public Gardens Days the Friday before to the Sunday after Mother’s Day.
This year’s dates are May 10 to May 19.
But there’s MORE – find blooms across the country at gardens near you on social media with the hashtag #GoPublicGardens
FIND A GARDEN
The American Public Gardens Association champions and advances nearly 600 member organizations in North America and internationally. Together, we lead, advocate and innovate in the conservation and appreciation of plants.
Association Member Gardens are featured on our Go Public Gardens Map. Member gardens can find out how to update their garden page here.
Presented in Partnership wITH
The USDA Forest Service manages over 191 million acres of National Forest Lands on behalf of the American people, but also has a responsibility to support management on all forested lands across the United States.
Enjoy the health benefits of forests and host a nature walk or forest bathing.
Engage audiences of all ages on a plant and tree identification arboretum stroll, urban forest, or natural lands walk. The research shows that benefits include stress reduction, improved mental health, increased happiness, resilience, and social cohesion. Consider this your guests’ Rx!
Give a talk on the importance of trees and how public gardens are safeguarding their genetic diversity. Invite a staff member or special guest speaker from a local or state native plant society or an ecologist from a nearby university. Did you know your Local State or Community Forester will welcome the invitation?
Inspire your guests to go outside to look for a rare native tree or simply enjoy the biodiversity of plants.
