Through scientific discovery, conservation initiatives, educational programming, community outreach, and visitor experiences, the organization addresses some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges while inspiring millions of people to better understand the essential role plants play in sustaining life. ABOUT MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENFor more than 165 years, the Missouri Botanical Garden (the Garden) has stood among the world's leading botanical institutions, advancing the understanding, conservation, education, and appreciation of plants while connecting people to the natural world.