This presentation covers Chicago Botanic Garden's Veggie Rx Program, which was recently developed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in underserved areas of Chicago. Learn about this urban agriculture outreach program and how it could serve as a model for other botanical gardens.
Chicago Botanic Garden Veggie Rx Program

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Happy New Year from BHS!
We are abundantly grateful to partner alongside the public garden community, thank you for a wonderful year! We wish you...
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All About APGA’s Annual Awards
Presented by the Awards Committee Join the Awards Committee to learn about APGA's Awards Program. We'll provide an overview of...
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IDEA Cafe: Learning From an Underserved Community: Heronswood and the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
Presented by the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Community This presentation was originally presented at the APGA 2025 Annual...
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Securing What Matters: Strengthening Garden Data Systems with Existing Tools
Public gardens steward not only living collections but also valuable data. This session focuses on practical strategies to improve cybersecurity...
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