The mission of the Mizzou Botanic Garden is to support the University of Missouri in the areas of education, research, extension, and economic development. To this end, the Garden is to serve as a public resource providing educational opportunities through the collections, display, interpretation and conservation of plants suited to central Missouri in a manner which inspires, educates and delights visitors of all ages.
For those of you who have not been to campus lately or are first time visitors, our garden is the MU 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.
A Message from Our Director
“As the director of Landscape Services , Botanic Garden, and Arboretum I encourage you to take a moment and enjoy our campus.
One of only 10 Universities to be accredited as both a Botanic Garden and Arboretum, Landscape services and the Friends of the Garden are committed to providing a beautiful and educational space .
Being good stewards of the land , enjoyable green space for our student’s faculty and staff and a safe campus during weather events is just a part of our mission here at MIZZOU.”
– Joe Kovolyan, Director, Landscape Services & Mizzou Botanic Garden