Basic Organization Information
Chicago Horticultural Society
- Also Known As:
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Chicago Botanic Garden
- Physical Address:
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Glencoe, IL
60022 1169
- EIN:
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36-2225482
- Web URL:
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www.chicagobotanic.org
- Blog URL:
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www.chicagobotanic.o...
- NTEE Category:
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C Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification
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C41 Botanical Gardens, Arboreta and Botanical Organizations
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B Educational Institutions
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B60 Adult, Continuing Education
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U Science and Technology Research Institutes
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U30 Physical Sciences/Earth Sciences Research and Promotion
- Year Founded:
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1890
- Ruling Year:
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1949
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of plants and the natural world.
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
<p>The
Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the most visited public gardens in the United
States, and is a preeminent center for plant conservation science research and
education. It is only one of 17
public gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, recognizing
its living collection of 2.4 million plants. The Garden’s membership is
comprised of 50,000 member households, one of the largest memberships of any
public garden in the world; members enjoy free parking and unlimited admission
365 days a year.</p>
<p> Located in
Glencoe, IL, the 385-acre Garden features 24 formal display gardens and four
natural areas, including the 100-acre McDonald Woods, the 15-acre Dixon
Prairie, the Skokie River corridor and 60 acres of garden lakes. It is home to
the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center and the Joseph
Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden.</p>
Leadership
Sophia Siskel
Term:
Since
Aug
2007
Profile:
<p>Siskel joined the Garden in 2006 as vice president of visitor programs and operations and was promoted to president and CEO in 2007. Prior to her tenure at the Garden, she served for eight years at The Field Museum, most recently serving as vice president of exhibition and education. Prior to her years at the Field, she served in curatorial positions at the Museum of Contemporary Art and The Art Institute of Chicago.</p> Siskel holds an M.B.A. in finance and accounting from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and an M.A. in art history from the University of Chicago. She earned her B.A. in art history and economics from Wellesley College. She is the author of <em>The Arts Club of Chicago: The Collection 1914–1997</em>.
Leadership Statement:
“The Chicago Botanic
Garden has become fundamentally important to the mental and physical well-being
of our 50,000 members, and the general public - from all ages and backgrounds,”
said Sophia Siskel, president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. “I also
believe our staff and boards are second to none. Together, in 38 years, they have created an internationally
renowned institution, known for its beauty, collections, and plant science. The
Garden has inspired nearly a million visits this year for so many reasons;
visitors use the Garden to relax, to get healthy, to remember a loved one,
gather with friends, to be inspired, and to learn. People live better, healthier, and more satisfying lives when
they can create, care for, and enjoy gardens and the natural world.”
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Program:
Gardens and Grounds
- Budget:
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$8,804,000
- Category:
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Environment
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
The Chicago Botanic Garden has 24 display gardens and three native habitats set among lakes and a world-renowned collection of over 2.3 million plants of 9500 taxa. It is home to the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, offering a broad array of adult classes in plant science, landscape design and gardening arts. The Center for Teaching and Learning brings the wonder of nature and plants to children, teens and teachers. Horticultural Therapy and Community Gardening provide nationally recognized community outreach and service programs. The Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center opened in 2009 and houses garden scientists working on plant conservation, research and environmental initiatives that have a global impact.
Program Long-Term Success:
Opened the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center where visitors can see scientists at work in nine labs, and learn about each lab
through interpretive panels, interactive displays, and hands-on
exhibits.
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