Mizzou Botanic Garden

Welcome To Our Garden

For those of you who have not been to campus lately or are first time visitors, our garden is the Mizzou campus. We have turned our environment into an exceptional and beautiful learning opportunity for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

We hope you will visit often as the garden changes with each season and grows with each passing year.

Twilight Talks: Introduction to Birdwatching for Families

Join Mizzou Botanic Garden and the Columbia Audubon Society (CAS) on the beautiful and bird-friendly A. L. Gustin Golf Course for an introduction to a fun and easy outdoor activity for families with children 8 years and older. Lottie Bushmann, CAS president, will lead the golf-cart assisted birding tutorial tour.

Please bring binoculars if you have them. If you would like to borrow CAS binoculars, plan to arrive at 5:45 p.m. for a tutorial on using them.

Registration for this event begins May 12.

Blue bird sitting on a branch

Blair Crosby Named Certified Grounds Manager

Blair Crosby, Assistant Director of Landscape Operations, has completed the Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) Program, one of the premier professional development programs in the Green Industry. He is the 195th Grounds Management Professional nationwide to successfully complete the program. (Director Joe Kovolyan is the 163rd professional to complete the program.)

Having two CGMs at one institution is rare, and the designation represents far more than a certification, it reflects a high level of professionalism, a strong national peer network, and an ongoing commitment to continued education and excellence in the field.

Blair Crosby helping a kid dig

Take a Stroll

Garden Tours

We love to show off the garden and offer tours as a public service, free of charge.

In addition to the self-guided trails, Mizzou Botanic Garden offers general tours as well as a variety of tours that highlight some of the outstanding features of the garden.

Horticulture Manager, Jenna Sommer, leads a group of students on a tour of the garden.

Support the Garden

Giving to the Mizzou Botanic Garden helps sustain its vibrant landscapes and supports programs that educate, inspire, and connect the community with nature. Your generosity ensures the garden continues to grow and flourish for generations to come. Learn how you can give to support the Mizzou Botanic Garden.

Maps & Sites

Stroll through the Mizzou Botanic Garden and uncover a variety of gardens, green spaces, and campus landmarks that celebrate the beauty of nature. Every path offers something new to see, learn, and enjoy.

Flower garden on the Francis Quadrangle

Garden News

Keep up with the latest news, events, and stories from the garden by signing up for our newsletter, The Leaflet.

 

You can also explore in-depth articles and updates through our regular column in the Columbia Missourian, where we share insights about our mission, programs, and the beauty of MUBG.

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