HQ Function

Serves as the primary site for all operations, including its living collections, public gardens, educational programs, research laboratories, herbarium, library, and administrative offices. It's the central hub for visitors, researchers, students, and staff.

Notable Features:

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory (a Victorian-style glasshouse), Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, Native Plant Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, extensive research laboratories, and 50 specialized gardens and collections.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven environment fostering collaboration among horticulturists, scientists, educators, and administrative staff. The culture values scientific inquiry, conservation ethics, public engagement, education, and the aesthetic appreciation of the plant kingdom. Employees often share a passion for nature and environmental stewardship.

HQ Significance:

A National Historic Landmark and one of the world's leading botanical gardens. It's a vital center for plant research and conservation, a major educational resource for the region, and a significant cultural attraction drawing visitors globally. Its collections and research contribute to global biodiversity understanding and preservation.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' design and operations reflect values of conservation, education, scientific excellence, community engagement, historical preservation, and the celebration of biodiversity and natural beauty.

Location:

While its physical campus is in New York, NYBG has a significant global presence through its international collaborative research programs, plant exploration expeditions, conservation initiatives, and the global reach of its herbarium and library resources. Scientists from NYBG work in numerous countries, particularly in regions of high biodiversity (e.g., the Amazon, Caribbean, Southeast Asia), focusing on plant discovery, systematics, conservation, and ethnobotany. The Garden also shares knowledge and resources with botanical institutions worldwide, contributing to global biodiversity goals.

Street Address:

2900 Southern Boulevard

City:

Bronx

State/Province:

New York

Country:

USA