We ask that all guests visit the Conservatory only with members of their immediate households, reserve tickets before visiting, and wear face coverings indoors and outdoors.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is dedicated to spreading horticulture knowledge and appreciation beyond the confines of park. Through community outreach programs, we are helping to create new edible gardens, city beautification projects and home gardens throughout the community. Elsewhere, The Green Corps jobs program provides essential skills for young adults interested in obtaining a job in the green industry.
Want to bring the Conservatory to your group, organization, or class? Reach out!
Growing to Green
Growing to Green is Columbus’ largest organized effort to promote and provide free resources for community gardening and city beautification.
Teen Corps
Teen Corps is a community-supported summer program designed to teach life and work skills to local teens through hands-on experiences in urban farming.
Group Outreach
Looking for an educational experience that is designed for your group, association, or garden club? The experts and educations of the Conservatory will come to you- virtually or in-person!
Plant Societies
Plant societies are outside organizations of passionate and knowledgeable individuals who are dedicated to learning, growing and teaching about specific plants, plant families or specific plant art forms.
Farmers' Market
The 2020 Farmers' Market was canceled following federal and state recommendations. Information on the 2021 Farmers' Market to come.
