Sustainable Gardening in Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (On-site Drop-in Tour)

Elizabeth Barton, U.S. Botanic Garden Education Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator 
Join us to learn how sustainable gardening and landscaping come to life in Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens! We’ll explore the history of the historic 1876 fountain created by the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty and how the current iteration of this garden space showcases sustainable principles you can incorporate into your own garden. 

This program is offered as part of the Garden’s week-long celebration of Earth Day. 

Intended Audience: All Levels

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Elizabeth Barton

Education Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator
U.S. Botanic Garden
Elizabeth Barton (she/her) has a passion for connecting people to plants through public horticulture. She joined the U.S. Botanic Garden team as the Volunteer Coordinator in June 2017. Elizabeth has a master's in Public Horticulture Administration from the Lon...(read more)