A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Waterfront Botanical Gardens is a new botanical garden under construction atop the former Ohio Street Dump near the intersection of Frankfort Avenue and River Road in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood. Phase I (of three) of the Master Plan is being built now on the 23-acre site.

The Graeser Family Education Center and Mary Lee Duthie Garden opened in October 2019. The Helen Harrigan Garden and Beargrass Creek Pathway were added in 2020. In mid-2021, the 6,000-square-foot Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms are slated to open. While demonstrating the role of plants in the health of both the social community and the physical environment, WBG offers ongoing educational opportunities for both youth and adults as well as seasonal events.

Our mission: To cultivate urban botanical gardens that educate, inspire, and enhance appreciation of the relationship between plant life and a healthy environment.



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Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Waterfront Botanical Gardens' headquarters in Louisville, United States

The Leadership Team at Waterfront Botanical Gardens is responsible for guiding the strategic vision, financial health, and operational efficiency of the organization. The President & CEO oversees overall organizational direction and external relations, the Chief Financial Officer manages financial planning and sustainability, while the Chief Operating & Programming Officer ensures effective implementation of programs and day-to-day operations. Together, they work to fulfill the mission of educating and inspiring the community through urban botanical gardens.

Leadership Team

The Management and Directors team at Waterfront Botanical Gardens oversees strategic planning, administrative functions, and operational management to ensure successful implementation of the organization’s mission. They govern marketing and communications, development and fundraising, horticulture management, youth education programs, financial accounting, and media relations to cultivate educational and inspiring urban botanical gardens.

Management and Directors

The Event Planning and Coordination team at Waterfront Botanical Gardens is responsible for organizing and managing a variety of events to support the organization's mission. This includes planning and executing educational programs, community gatherings, fundraising events, and seasonal activities. The team works collaboratively to ensure events run smoothly, from logistics and facilities management to administrative support and fundraising efforts.

Event Planning and Coordination

The Bio Team at Waterfront Botanical Gardens is responsible for the maintenance and development of the botanical collections, ensuring plant health, and conducting botanical research. They collaborate on educational programs, manage sustainable horticultural practices, and contribute to the ecological preservation efforts aligned with the organization's mission.

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