The Lake Champlain Botanical Garden: A Living Legacy For Our Community
A Sanctuary for Connection and Culture
A botanical garden offers a thoughtfully curated, accessible experience of nature. It provides a place where the community can gather, grow, and celebrate.
A Feast for the Senses: From vibrant native blooms to rare global species, themed gardens create a stunning, serene destination of nature.
A Cultural Hub: From plein air painting and sculpture exhibits to twilight musical performances, the garden serves as a vibrant home for the arts.
Community Space: A venue for destination weddings, local committee meetings, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen the social fabric of our town.
Wellness & Accessibility: Gentle, inclusive walking paths ensure that nature’s beauty is accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.
A world-class botanical garden is more than a collection of plants; it is a living museum, a center for scientific discovery, and a vibrant community anchor. As we look toward the future of the Lake Champlain Botanical Garden (LCBG), we envision a destination that honors our Adirondack heritage while sowing the seeds for regional rejuvenation.
A Classroom Without Walls
The LCBG will be a premier educational resource for the Adirondack region, inspiring the next generation of horticulturalists and environmental stewards.
Hands-on Learning: Providing local students and universities with a "living laboratory" to study biodiversity and watershed health.
Conservation in Action: As part of a global network of over 2,000 gardens, we will play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, monitoring plant adaptability to climate change, and preserving native species.
An Engine for Economic Vitality
Experience shows that botanical gardens can be catalysts for rural rejuvenation. By establishing a world-class destination, we create a "halo effect" for local businesses.
Supporting Local Business: A steady stream of visitors provides a reliable customer base for our shops, restaurants, and inns, encouraging new year-round ventures.
Supportable Growth: Our vision is a "slow-growth" model. By the year 2040, we anticipate a scale of visitation that breathes life into the local economy while respecting the quiet, rural character we all cherish.
Infrastructure & Investment: As a multi-million-dollar long-term project, the LCBG represents a significant investment in the region’s future—contributing to tax revenue, job creation, and housing demand.
Looking Ahead
The Lake Champlain Botanical Garden is a ten-year project that is just getting started. We aren't just planting a garden; we are building an enduring asset that will enhance the environmental resilience and economic vibrancy of our region for generations to come.
The future is blooming. We invite you to be part of the growth.
501c3 Verification
Lake Champlain Botanical Garden’s purpose is to create a unique, world-class horticultural destination, and is organized and operated in accordance with Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN # 33-4403824