Our Mission
Exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants.
Our Vision
Our vision for the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is to be a cherished community resource, known for enriching quality of life in our region and state through education and stewardship of the vital connections between plants, people and the natural world.
Our Values
We are a community of growers who are curious, committed, and kind.
We are a community of people welcoming all to join us in caring for one another and the plant communities that make up our Garden.
We are growers who, with many hands, cultivate and nurture a thriving ecosystem filled with plants and people.
We are curious and passionate about the natural world, and we are dedicated to doing our part to sustain and protect it for future generations.
We are committed to creating and tending gardens where joy is experienced, curiosity is cultivated, and lifelong memories are made and cherished.
We lead with kindness in all that we do to create an environment that promotes growth of our plants, our people, and our community.
Our Impact
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden stands as one team devoted to learning and practicing anti-racism, inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility, such that the Garden can be a vital resource and advocate for our diverse community. Public gardens and community green spaces have an essential role in bringing our diverse community together. We believe the Garden is a platform for a hopeful and peaceful future. Together we will dedicate ourselves to the active work of listening, learning and breaking down barriers and inequities.