The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a 79 acres (32 ha) botanical garden at 1,300 ft (400 m) above sea level, near Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Of which 73 acres (30 ha) are dedicated to preserve. [1]
The garden was founded in 2004 and has been open to the public since 2005. The collections showcase plants of the Tropical Dry Forest Biome, native to the region around Puerto Vallarta and in which the gardens are located, as well as exotics from around the world.[2]Orchid conservation and propagation is a focus of the garden's mission.[3] These can be found on trees throughout the grounds and in the Holstein Orchid and Vanilla House. Other notable collections include oaks, bromeliads, agaves, cactus, rhododendrons and wild palms.[4] The Vallarta Botanical Gardens actively participates in public environmental education through tours and classes.
The gardens feature hiking trails both through the native forest and the manicured garden grounds. Visitors are also welcome to swim in the Rio Horcones, the tropical river that runs through the property. Bird watchers will find the most birding activity early in the morning or later in the day.
The Vallarta Botanical Garden receives no government funding and there is a small admission charge. Vallarta Botanical Garden is a membership organization.
To create Mexico's foremost botanical garden for the propagation, study, discovery, conservation, and display of Mexican native plants for the enjoyment of Puerto Vallarta's residents and our visitors.
Conservation
The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a leading environmental and conservation organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The garden's display, study and propagation of Mexican native plants and its track record in conservation has been a tourism generator for Mexico and has also inspired a love for nature in children. Since its founding in 2004, the Vallarta Botanical Garden has focused on preserving the unique and unspoiled tropical forest that surrounds it. One of the most biodiverse areas in the world and home to several endangered species, this area is also one of the most carbon-dense ecosystems on the planet - its protection is of international importance, and its deforestation could have dramatic effects on climate.
Efforts are underway to protect the unique tropical ecosystem which surrounds the garden by the establishment of a Forest Preserve with Protected status. In addition, resources are necessary to establish the first known Ocelot Sanctuary on newly acquired land. This will highlight the presence of the endangered small cat and the importance of the Jaguar Corridor in their survival. [5][6]
Affiliations
Asociación Mexicana de Orquideología Official Asociación Mexicana de Orquideología website
Asociación Mexicana de Jardines Botánicos - Facebook page Facebook page of Asociación Mexicana de Jardines Botánicos website
American Public Garden Association (APGA) Official American Public Garden Association website
Botanical Garden Conservation International (BGCI) Official Botanical Garden Conservation International website
Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A.C. Official Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A.C. website
Canadian Garden Tourism Council Official Canadian Garden Tourism Council website
Canadian Garden Counsel Official Canadian Garden Counsel website
Sister Garden relationships: San Francisco Botanical Garden and with Santa Barbara Botanical Garden
International Peace Garden
On February 16, 2017, the Cheryl L. Wheeler International Peace Garden of Mexico at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens was dedicated. The garden within the gardens is meant to be a place of contemplation and of peacefulness. Besides consisting of many native flowers and plants, it offers a section of monuments to our lost loved ones, as well as the interfaith chapel, Our Lady of the Garden, the Peace Garden's jewel. The chapel was updated in 2021 with the permanent art installation "Los Angelitos" by David Allen Burns and Austin Young of Fallen Fruit. [7][8]
Current Board of Directors
2022 Board of Directors
Name
Title
Bob Price
President
Jesús Reyes
Vice President
Mike Trumbold
Secretary
Ellen Zagory
Treasurer
T.J. Hartung
Member
Pam Grissom
Member
Carl Timothy
Member
Bill Williams
Member
Nancy Holland
Member
Carlos Velasco
Member
Awards and recognition
2013
"Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For" by the North American Garden Tourism Conference's International Tourism Award Jury [9]
2015
"Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For" by the North American Garden Tourism Conference's International Tourism Award Jury [10] USA Today ranked it as one of the 10 Best Botanical Gardens that "Think beyond the flower". [11]
2017
The gardens was the recipient of the 2017 International Peace Garden, presented by the International Peace Garden Foundation . [12]
2018
USA Today ranked it number four in its list of 10 "Best Botanical Gardens". [13]
2019
"Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For" by the North American Garden Tourism Conference's International Tourism Award Jury [14] USA Today ranked it number six in its list of 10 "Best Botanical Gardens". [15] "The Best Kept Secret" award by the readers of the Vallarta Tribune. [16] "Best View Restaurant" award by the readers of the Vallarta Tribune. [17]
2021
USA Today ranked it number four in its list of 10 "Best Botanical Gardens". [18]
2022
American Public Garden Association's "Garden of Excellence" Award. The first botanical garden outside of the United States to win this award. [19]
USA Today ranked it number three in its list of 10 "Best Botanical Gardens". [20]
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The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a 79 acres 32 ha botanical garden at 1 300 ft 400 m above sea level near Puerto Vallarta Mexico Of which 73 acres 30 ha are dedicated to preserve 1 Jardin Botanico de VallartaTypeBotanicalLocationkm 24 Highway 200 Puerto Vallarta JaliscoNearest cityPuerto Vallarta Jalisco MexicoCoordinates20 27 53 7 N 105 17 29 4 W 20 464917 N 105 291500 W 20 464917 105 291500Area79 acres 32 ha Opened2005 2005 FounderBob PriceVisitors35 000 2022 Projected StatusOpen year round closed Mondays April 1 Oct 31 and Christmas and New Year s DaysAwards2022 APGA s Garden of Excellence Award See Awards section for a complete listCollectionsmagnolias rhododendrons orchids oaks bromeliads agaves cactus and wild palms Websitewww wbr vbgardens wbr orgBob PriceFounder and CuratorThe garden was founded in 2004 and has been open to the public since 2005 The collections showcase plants of the Tropical Dry Forest Biome native to the region around Puerto Vallarta and in which the gardens are located as well as exotics from around the world 2 Orchid conservation and propagation is a focus of the garden s mission 3 These can be found on trees throughout the grounds and in the Holstein Orchid and Vanilla House Other notable collections include oaks bromeliads agaves cactus rhododendrons and wild palms 4 The Vallarta Botanical Gardens actively participates in public environmental education through tours and classes The gardens feature hiking trails both through the native forest and the manicured garden grounds Visitors are also welcome to swim in the Rio Horcones the tropical river that runs through the property Bird watchers will find the most birding activity early in the morning or later in the day The Vallarta Botanical Garden receives no government funding and there is a small admission charge Vallarta Botanical Garden is a membership organization Contents 1 Mission Statement 2 Conservation 3 Affiliations 4 International Peace Garden 5 Current Board of Directors 6 Awards and recognition 6 1 2013 6 2 2015 6 3 2017 6 4 2018 6 5 2019 6 6 2021 6 7 2022 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksMission Statement EditTo create Mexico s foremost botanical garden for the propagation study discovery conservation and display of Mexican native plants for the enjoyment of Puerto Vallarta s residents and our visitors Conservation EditThe Vallarta Botanical Garden is a leading environmental and conservation organization in Puerto Vallarta Mexico The garden s display study and propagation of Mexican native plants and its track record in conservation has been a tourism generator for Mexico and has also inspired a love for nature in children Since its founding in 2004 the Vallarta Botanical Garden has focused on preserving the unique and unspoiled tropical forest that surrounds it One of the most biodiverse areas in the world and home to several endangered species this area is also one of the most carbon dense ecosystems on the planet its protection is of international importance and its deforestation could have dramatic effects on climate Efforts are underway to protect the unique tropical ecosystem which surrounds the garden by the establishment of a Forest Preserve with Protected status In addition resources are necessary to establish the first known Ocelot Sanctuary on newly acquired land This will highlight the presence of the endangered small cat and the importance of the Jaguar Corridor in their survival 5 6 Affiliations EditAsociacion Mexicana de Orquideologia Official Asociacion Mexicana de Orquideologia website Asociacion Mexicana de Jardines Botanicos Facebook pageFacebook page ofAsociacion Mexicana de Jardines Botanicoswebsite American Public Garden Association APGA Official American Public Garden Association website Botanical Garden Conservation International BGCI Official Botanical Garden Conservation International website Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens A C Official Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens A C website Canadian Garden Tourism Council Official Canadian Garden Tourism Council website Canadian Garden Counsel Official Canadian Garden Counsel websiteSister Garden relationships San Francisco Botanical Garden and with Santa Barbara Botanical GardenInternational Peace Garden EditOn February 16 2017 the Cheryl L Wheeler International Peace Garden of Mexico at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens was dedicated The garden within the gardens is meant to be a place of contemplation and of peacefulness Besides consisting of many native flowers and plants it offers a section of monuments to our lost loved ones as well as the interfaith chapel Our Lady of the Garden the Peace Garden s jewel The chapel was updated in 2021 with the permanent art installation Los Angelitos by David Allen Burns and Austin Young of Fallen Fruit 7 8 Current Board of Directors Edit2022 Board of Directors Name TitleBob Price PresidentJesus Reyes Vice PresidentMike Trumbold SecretaryEllen Zagory TreasurerT J Hartung MemberPam Grissom MemberCarl Timothy MemberBill Williams MemberNancy Holland MemberCarlos Velasco MemberAwards and recognition Edit2013 Edit Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For by the North American Garden Tourism Conference s International Tourism Award Jury 9 2015 Edit Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For by the North American Garden Tourism Conference s International Tourism Award Jury 10 USA Today ranked it as one of the 10 Best Botanical Gardens that Think beyond the flower 11 2017 Edit The gardens was the recipient of the 2017 International Peace Garden presented by the International Peace Garden Foundation 12 2018 Edit USA Today ranked it number four in its list of 10 Best Botanical Gardens 13 2019 Edit Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For by the North American Garden Tourism Conference s International Tourism Award Jury 14 USA Today ranked it number six in its list of 10 Best Botanical Gardens 15 The Best Kept Secret award by the readers of the Vallarta Tribune 16 Best View Restaurant award by the readers of the Vallarta Tribune 17 2021 Edit USA Today ranked it number four in its list of 10 Best Botanical Gardens 18 2022 Edit American Public Garden Association s Garden of Excellence Award The first botanical garden outside of the United States to win this award 19 USA Today ranked it number three in its list of 10 Best Botanical Gardens 20 See also EditList of botanical gardensReferences Edit Expanding the Vallarta Botanical Garden s Forest Preserve El Papelillo 2020 pp 38 42 Montes F R Moore Ed Cryosophila a True Survivor Palms 2006 p 5 6 Price Bob A gift to Mexico Orchids The Bulletin of the American Orchid Society Sept 2008 p 678 681 Noble John et al Lonely Planet 2010 p 456 Captado Por La Camara Jardin Botanico de Vallarta 2022 2022 pp 28 30 Nueva Adquisiciones De Tierras Jardin Botanico de Vallarta 2022 2022 p 34 Los Angelitos de Nuestra Senora del Jardin Vallarta Botanical Gardens Retrieved 2022 04 18 Los Angelitos la nuova installazione dei Fallen Fruit per i Vallarta Botanical Gardens in Messico Artribune Retrieved 2022 04 18 Canada s Garden Route 2013 Garden Tourism Award Winners Canada s Garden Route Retrieved 2020 03 04 Canada s Garden Route 2015 Garden Tourism Award Winners Canada s Garden Route Retrieved 2020 03 04 Bleiberg Larry 10Best Botanic gardens that think beyond the flower USA TODAY Retrieved 2020 03 04 2017 International Peace Garden International Peace Garden Foundation Retrieved 2022 04 18 Best Botanical Garden 2018 10Best Retrieved 2022 04 15 WINNERS OF THE 2019 CANADIAN GARDEN TOURISM AWARDS Botanical Gardens Conservation International Retrieved 2022 04 15 Best Botanical Garden 2019 USA TODAY 10Best 10Best Retrieved 2022 04 15 Best of Banderas Bay amp Riviera Nayarit 2019 Vallarta Tribune Retrieved 2020 03 04 Best of Banderas Bay amp Riviera Nayarit 2019 Vallarta Tribune Retrieved 2020 03 04 Best Botanical Garden 2021 10best Retrieved 2022 04 15 Vallarta Botanical Garden Wins American Public Gardens Association s Most Prestigious Award prdistribution Retrieved 2022 07 15 Best Botanical Garden 2022 10best Retrieved 2022 06 10 External links EditOfficial Vallarta Botanical Gardens website Official Vallarta Botanical Gardens Entry on the Botanic Garden Conservation International BGCI website International Peace Park announcement IPGF website Vallarta Botanical Gardens Article in Virtual Vallarta s website El Papelillo Monthly magazine for Vallarta Botanical Gardens website Gallery of plants found at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens websiteCoordinates 20 27 57 N 105 17 33 W 20 4658 N 105 2926 W 20 4658 105 2926 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vallarta Botanical Garden amp oldid 1131125154, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
