Lauritzen Gardens

Omaha, Nebraska

Botanical Garden

About

Lauritzen Gardens is Omaha's premier botanical center, offering a comprehensive approach to plant education, conservation, and community engagement across its 100-acre outdoor learning laboratory. The organization serves as a vital hub for horticultural education, providing diverse programming for children, families, and adults including summer camps, workshops, and courses that connect visitors to the natural world through hands-on learning experiences. Through its educational initiatives, public gardens, and cultural events, Lauritzen Gardens fosters appreciation for plants and nature while providing opportunities for the community to explore science, art, and botanical studies in an inspiring natural setting.

Programs

Summer Adventure Camps
Adult education courses
Family workshops and classes
Field trips and group tours
Birthday parties
Lil' Sprouts program
Floral design classes
Plant painting and art courses
Wellness programs
Plant identification and education

Focus Areas

Native PlantsPrairie RestorationEducation