A living collection dedicated to community and conservation
Woodlawn Botanical Nature Center is a non-profit garden space, home to a living collection of native and cultivated plants near the vicinity of Hyde Park Academy.
Our goal is to educate, engage, and encourage youth of all ages about the value of plant diversity, sustainability, and community well-being.
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.
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)
Visit & Contact
Location
63rd and Stony Island Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Mailing Address
William Hill
6436 S. Dorchester Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637
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