What’s next?

For the first time in its 60+ year history, Western Hills Garden is being run as a nonprofit. We are in the process of applying for our own 501(c)(3) status and have received fiscal sponsorship in the meantime which allows us to accept tax-deductible donations and grants to support our day-to-day operations and longer term vision.

Our strategic goals are to:

  • preserve and steward this historically important garden property

  • present public opportunities to connect with nature, learn about ecology, find inspiration and express creativity

  • encourage new ideas to take root

We look forward to building partnerships with schools, nonprofits, artists, makers, and other local groups and to continue to serve the community as a place for natural exploration, discovery, and wonder. We currently offer day visits, tours, programming, special celebrations, and private events. We will be expanding our community offerings, installing temporary site-specific art installations, and piloting a new artist residency in 2024.

Our mission is to link people, plants, and place with possibility.

We aim to preserve the unique, mature, biodiverse ecosystem and legacy of Western Hills , and provide opportunities for the public to connect, learn, create, and grow.