Plant Conservation
& Research
Our goal is to educate visitors about the deterioration of plant biodiversity around the world and particularly the vulnerability of the worlds high alpine flora.
At 8,200 feet on the Roof of the Rockies, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is uniquely positioned to address conservation of the fragile alpine environment. The Gardens has partnered with Denver Botanic Gardens to author the North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Alpine Plant Conservation. Through a series of Objectives and Targets the goal of the strategy is to create a plan for protecting North America’s alpine plants.
Plant Conservation is an Integral Part of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Rare and Endangered
Many alpine plants are rare and endangered. Our conservation efforts will lead to a better understanding of these species.
Center for Plant Conservation
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is a Partner Institution in this national effort to protect North America’s rare natural flora. CPC shares best practices for plant conservation and coordinates efforts between organizations.
Learn More
North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Alpine Plant Conservation
In Situ Conversation
Working with plants in their natural setting is always a priority
In Situ
Conversation
Working with plants in their natural setting is always a priority
Ex Situ Conversation
In contrast to work conducted in the wild population, ex situ efforts focus on creating conservation collection in the botanical garden setting, such as banking seed and propagation studies
Ex Situ
Conservation
In contrast to work conducted in the wild population, ex situ efforts focus on
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Outreach
Botanical Gardens are uniquely positioned to spread the word
Outreach
Botanical Gardens are uniquely positioned to spread the word
Education of children and families
Educating children about mountain ecosystems is an important step in a lifetime of conservation
Our botanical gardens
We reach out to the public through breathtaking plant collections in our botanical gardens
Exhibits
Our exhibits allow people a special look into fragile mountain ecosystems and the work we do to protect these places.
Global Efforts
In 2004 the Gran Canaria declaration set off a global movement
Global
Efforts
In 2004 the Gran Canaria declaration set off a global movement
