To honor the memory of abraham lincoln by providing a place where the public can enjoy nature in all seasons, learn to be better stewards of the environment and discover the relationship among native plants, wildlife, water, soil, and sunlight. Our purpose is to manage and fund the preservation, protection, maintenance, and improvement of the garden (orginally designed by jens jensen) as a living memorial to abraham lincoln.

Animals , Arts & Culture , Bird Sanctuaries , Botanical Gardens & Arboreta , Environment , Natural History & Natural Science Museums

Ground and building maintenance - the garden employs 1 full-time and 1 part-time groundskeeper and 2-3 seasonal workers to maintain the original 65 acre jens jensen designed site and an additional 49 acres acquired and renovated in accordance with the garden's mission and purpose. educational programs, workshops, and nature study presentations - the garden employs a full time educator and 3-5 part-time summer assistants to present ecological education programs on the gardens grounds and in local school districts. membership and newsletter - the garden publishes and mails a quarterly newsletter to approximately 700 members and other organizations to inform members (and the public) about garden events, environmental issues, ecological issues, and other matters consistent with the garden's mission and purposes.