Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance

The Garfield Park Conservatory brings together people, plants and culture in an urban oasis like no other in the world. The following values reflect an appreciation for our unique opportunities and guide the visitor experiences we offer and the choices we make.

1. Community – As a public garden in a vibrant urban setting, we host a myriad of people, attracted to different dimensions of the Conservatory. We provide a welcoming and nurturing environment to all visitors, as we seek to build “communities of purpose” at the Conservatory.
2. Education – We infuse everything we do with enlightening elements to create
transformational learning experiences.
3. Wonder – Every visit to the Conservatory is surprising and different. We strive to provoke curiosity in every visitor through authentic, fun, and engaging experiences.
4. Vitality – As an institution committed to plants and people, we are devoted to promoting human well-being and environmental responsibility. This means embracing sustainable practices and recognizing the regenerative benefits that plants, gardening, and greening have on society.
5. Performance – We are accountable to our public, supporters, and partners. We are
consistent, and aim for excellence and the highest quality in everything we do.

Diversity Statement
The Garfield Park Conservatory work is grounded in the belief inspiring a love of nature, gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Conservatory and all our programs available and accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity in all its forms and at every level of our organization – board, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Through the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experience, the Conservatory is more effectively able to create extraordinary and welcoming experiences for our audiences. We are committed to ensuring a sense of belonging to every individual we encounter, regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, intellectual ability, or economic status.