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