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Woodlawn Botanical Nature Center fosters environmental stewardship and plant science education among youth while connecting adults and seniors through community workshops. The garden emphasizes native plant conservation and community wellness, promoting shared experiences for all ages. Leadership includes William Hill and Alice Smith Jones, who focus on enriching community life through nature.

Youth Education

Engaging young people in the wonder of plant science and environmental stewardship.

Community Workshops

Hands-on programs that help adults and seniors connect with nature and each other.

Conservation

Preserving native plant diversity for the health of our neighborhood and beyond.

Wellness

Using the garden as a shared space for community health, learning, and connection.

A community garden dedicated to plant diversity, sustainability, and the well-being of our neighborhood.

Woodlawn Botanical Nature Center brings together youth, adults, and seniors who share a common goal: to explore, understand, and preserve plants while enriching the life of our community.

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Leadership

William Hill
President

Alice Smith Jones
Vice President, Program Director

James Van Den Boogart
Treasurer

Riyan Jones
Graphic Designer, R & R

This is a place where kids can feel safe and have a peace of mind… where the whole community can find joy.

— William Hill, President, Chicago Sun Times (2024)
Community working together in the garden

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Location

63rd and Stony Island Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Mailing Address

William Hill
6436 S. Dorchester Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637