United States Botanic Garden facts for kids

The United States Botanic Garden is a special place in Washington, D.C., United States. It is like a living museum for plants from all over the world. This garden is the national botanical garden for the United States.

It was started in 1920 by the United States Congress. This means the government decided to create it. The garden is located right on the National Mall, which is a big park area. It is also very close to the United States Capitol building. A group called the National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden helps to pay for and support the garden. This group is a non-profit organization, which means they use their money to help the garden, not to make a profit.

About the U.S. Botanic Garden

The U.S. Botanic Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in North America. It helps people learn about plants and how important they are. The garden has many different types of plants. These plants come from various climates and parts of the world.

What You Can See There

The garden has several cool areas to explore. There is a large Conservatory, which is a big glass building. Inside, you can find plants that need warm, humid weather, like those from rainforests. There are also outdoor gardens with plants that grow well in Washington, D.C.

The Conservatory

The Conservatory is the main building at the U.S. Botanic Garden. It has different rooms, each like a mini-world for plants. For example, you can walk through a tropical rainforest. You can also see plants from deserts or rare plants that are in danger.

Outdoor Gardens

Outside the Conservatory, there are more gardens to discover. These include the National Garden and the Bartholdi Park. The National Garden shows plants that are native to the United States. Bartholdi Park has beautiful flower beds and a large fountain.

Why Plants Are Important

The U.S. Botanic Garden teaches visitors about the value of plants. Plants give us food, medicine, and the air we breathe. They also help keep our planet healthy. The garden helps protect plants that are rare or endangered.

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  A view of the United States Botanic Garden

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  Inside the Conservatory

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  Plants growing in the garden

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  The Conservatory

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  A closer look at the plants

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  Another view of the garden