The Waterfront Botanical Garden was started by Botanica, an umbrella organization for the local gardening community that was started in 1993 to help enlighten, entertain, and educate the community about the botanical world. In 2001, Botanica learned that it was the beneficiary of a trust established by member Helen Harrigan, a local gardener with a desire to see a botanical garden and conservatory built in Louisville. Helen’s gift reshaped the focus of our organization, and we set about our work to create what will become Louisville’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens.

Master Gardeners volunteer as garden guides and assist in various educational classes that are offered there.

More information, including how to support them, can be found on their website: https://www.waterfrontgardens.org