Wellesley College Botanic Gardens was established in 1925 to be "a center of interest to all". 

The Botanic Gardens embodies this mission today, through the core values of education, innovation, and sense of belonging.
 

Wellesley College Botanic Gardens serves as an educational public garden, a resource for connecting with plants and demonstrating ecological practices, and an accessible space for building community, wellness, and a sense of belonging. These educational gardens are shaped by the innovative, interdisciplinary engagement of students, staff, faculty, community partners, and the wider public.  We welcome all visitors, and seek to center environmental justice, sustainability, climate resilience, and accessibility in our gardens, exhibits, and programs. These guiding principles follow Wellesley College's strategic plan, which aims to renew our commitment to inclusive excellence as a transformative force in education.

Meet our team

Our dynamic team of staff and students keep our diverse gardens and landscapes flourishing, and support teaching, research, and community use of the botanic gardens.  Our staff, students, and volunteers commit to our mission of providing a welcoming  welcome visitors of all interests and ages, lead free and accessible tours and programs, and apply innovative practices to exemplify sustainability, climate resilience, and respect for the environment and all beings who call this place home. 

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