We are deeply saddened that one of BGO’s own, Liz Esch, has passed. Liz began working for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in 2004, where she worked as one of the very first staff members & where she remained until 2019. It was here, at the Botanical Garden, that Liz found her passion and niche for non-profit organizations and their impact on the greater Northwest Arkansas community. Liz launched Chefs in the Garden, Greening of the Garden, and Arts in the Garden, which are now signature events at BGO. We could not imagine where the Garden would be without her. She impacted so many lives, including those of staff, members, volunteers, guests, and more. She will be greatly missed.
The Rosary and Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 21 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to wear something red in her honor. The Mass celebrating Liz’s life will be tomorrow, Thursday, September 22 at 10:00 AM. We are honored to host her Celebration Reception here at the Garden immediately following the Mass from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM. Liz will be buried at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR at 3:30 PM.
“In lieu of flowers, we would love you all to donate to my mother’s team for the Walk to END Epilepsy & the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.” – Caroline Esch
Learn. Play. Grow.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a captivating destination in Northwest Arkansas that draws more than 70,000 visitors a year. The Garden is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only native butterfly house. We are a member-supported public garden dedicated to education and environmental awareness and serve as a community destination for unique nature experiences.
Our education programs include workshops, classes, and lectures for adults in horticulture, conservation, and other topics of interest to gardeners of all skill levels and others who admire the beauty and science of the natural world. The majority of our education programs are for children of all ages. We work with area school districts to provide hands-on nature and science learning experiences. Our programs such as Little Sprouts, Earth Day, Butterfly Days, and Firefly Fling offer unique outdoor experiences to thousands of children each year. Learn more about the botanical garden’s history and programs.
4703 N. Crossover Road
Fayetteville, AR 72764
Admission: $10 for adults (ages 13 & over)
$5 for children (ages 4-12)
Free for children 3 and under
General admission is nonrefundable.
Always FREE for BGO Members
Dogs are not allowed inside the Garden unless it is a service animal.
Hours:
Open 9am to 5pm | Friday – Wednesday
CLOSED Thursday
The Garden is closed on New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.
Mask Policy: We have updated our policy regarding face masks at the Garden, which reflects recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Face masks are strongly recommended, but not required, at the admission window and inside the building.
Audio Tours
BGO is now offering audio tours to guests when they come to visit the Garden! Currently a General Garden Tour can be purchased as well as a specialized Butterfly Audio Tour. The tours are just $2 to download on your smartphone and can be purchased at the admission window. Ask about adding an audio tour to your next visit to the garden!
Walmart Community Access Program
We want the garden to be accessible to everyone in our community, so through our Community Access Program, we grant single-use garden admission passes to underserved and disenfranchised groups in the community. If you work for a group that serves a population of people who can not otherwise afford the admission fee, you may apply on behalf of your organization using this application form. Thank you to the Walmart Foundation for making this program possible!
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