The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States

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The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater covers 100 acres and functions as a living laboratory for research, education, and community engagement.

Established as an outdoor space to promote discovery and sustainable practices, it includes walking trails, diverse display gardens, and native plants suited to Oklahoma's climate. It serves multiple departments within the university’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and is also a site for outreach to the local and regional community. The garden features themed gardens showcased on the long-running television show "Oklahoma Gardening," which is filmed there.

Visitors can enjoy programs like an insect adventure, children’s areas with play structures, and frequent festivals and concerts. Open houses provide family-oriented activities, nature exploration, and horticultural education.

The garden supports research on drought response, turfgrass science, and pollinator habitats, with a new Horticulture Education Center opened in 2023 that provides a classroom, office space, and facilitates partnerships with community groups. The Botanic Garden aims to inspire visitors to connect with nature and adopt sustainable gardening practices in their own lives.