What’s Blooming
Much like a thriving plant that is too large for its pot, we have grown beyond our spaces. As our success and programmatic demand continue to soar, we recognize the need to renovate exhibits in our existing conservatory, enhance our outdoor gardens, and expand our campus to meet the needs of our community. By embracing this transformation, our experiences at the Botanical Gardens will grow beyond the glass. With changes inside and outside the conservatory, the exciting addition of state-of-the-art spaces, and accessible and accommodating visitor amenities, this investment ensures we can provide a place for people to connect with plants and have extraordinary experiences for generations to come.
Meet Our Visionary Partners
We are proud to work closely on this project with Erie County, Wendel Companies; Architect and Engineer of Record, and Turner Construction. Together, we share an awe-inspiring vision. This team of experts is creative, innovative, environmentally, and financially conscious. We are turning our dreams into reality with a welcoming and artful structure that seamlessly blends our history with our future.
Attend our Information Session— Wednesday, October 23
In partnership with Erie County, we will host an informational session for the community on our proposed expansion project on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30pm in the Botanical Gardens Administration Building. The County in its anticipated role as SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) Lead Agency is currently evaluating and seeking public input on the Project. This information session is the next step in the process to ensure the expansion moves forward. Representative from the Botanical Gardens, Erie County and the Project’s design consultant, Wendel Companies, Architect and Engineer of Record will be in attendance to provide information regarding the Project.
The project involves over 14,000 square feet of renovated space and more than 16,000 square feet of new construction. The new building will feature a relocated, accessible visitor entrance, state-of-the-art classrooms for education, modern event spaces, an expanded gift shop, and other amenities designed to connect visitors with the Botanical Gardens’ diverse living collections.
Individuals with questions or comments about the project will be able to provide feedback at erie.gov/comment until October 30, 2024.
This is not just a renovation; it’s a celebration of growth.
More details coming soon.
