Thank you for your interest in using exhibition materials developed by the United States Botanic Garden! All of our content is created with the vision of botanic garden excellence and has already been presented to over one million visitors per year in Washington, DC. We are excited to share our work with other organizations to widen the reach of engaging and reliable educational content, inspiring people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.
To request the use of specific exhibit materials, please click the link below to fill out the form. A member of our team will respond if approved, and an agreement will be sent to the contact named for signature.
Our materials are made available digitally, for free, to U.S. public gardens, as well as non-profit organizations (with EIN number), government entities and educational institutions aligned with our mission. A public garden, as defined by the American Public Gardens Association, is “an institution that maintains plants for the purposes of public education and enjoyment, in addition to research, conservation, and higher learning. It must be open to the public and the garden’s resources and accommodations must be made available to all visitors.”
Before submitting a request form, please note the following:
- Submitting a request does not guarantee approval. The USBG reserves the right to respond to and provide materials to entities at our discretion.
- Certain use cases will not be approved, including: fundraising projects; projects linked to political interests; commercial, advertising, lobbying or advocacy projects; and projects linked to an individual or an organization that engages in prohibited discrimination.
- The requesting institution generally may not alter the materials provided. Materials used must include proper credit to the USBG.
- The USBG will provide digital access to the approved materials and will not provide printing or fabrication services to the requesting institution.
- Other requirements and details will apply, which will be outlined in the agreement.
Currently Available Traveling Exhibits
Pollinator Garden
The USBG Pollinator Garden exhibit content demonstrates how gardens provide vital resources for pollinators. Pollinators, such as birds, bats, and insects, are responsible for almost a third of our food and the continuing function of our ecosystems.
Through a series of colorful and engaging graphics, visitors learn about how pollination works, the special relationships between plants and pollinators, the importance of climate and time of year, habitat protection, and more.
The materials included are:
- One “Big Idea” sign that provides introductory information about pollination and relationships between plants and pollinators.
- Ten “Pollinator Story” signs that delve into the processes and challenges involved in pollination.
- Four “Pollination Partners” signs that describe the relationships between plants and specific animals.
