nonprofit beautification and conservation
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Planting a beautiful future for people, society, and the environment.
WORK WITH UTAH BOTANICAL SOCIETY
Garden Installations
No-cost* or low-cost native plant garden replacements for lawns, park strips, and municipal green space.
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*no-cost for eligible applicants only
Become a Member
Support our mission! Get benefits, like admission to the annual garden show (dependent on membership tier).
Volunteer with UBS
Volunteer to install and manage projects or help with events! All volunteers receive free basic membership for one year.
Garden
Show
2027 UTAH BOTANICAL SOCIETY
GARDEN SHOW
Competition Application
Are you a landscaper or garden designer? Submit your garden to compete in the next UBS Garden Show.
Native
Plants
NATIVE PLANT RESOURCES
Utah Botanical Society Affiliates
Find native plant suppliers and other UBS approved garden and conservation resources.
Native Plant Catalog
Browse a Gallery of every plant species native to the Great Basin region
Healthy
Gardeners
Gardening For Health
Many plants are well known to help fight disease, but did you know the act of gardening itself also improves your health? Learn about gardening as a strategy for maintaining good health and resisting or recovering from illness.
Farmer
Wellness
HEALTHY FARMERS PROGRAM
Farming can be a tough job, and we are here to help! Our free guide to healthy farming can help you get the most from your farming operations. Talk to a volunteer for assistance with accessing mental health resources. Find farming events and groups to connect in your community.
Political
Activism
Gardening is Political
From growing safe, healthy food to beautifying our municipalities, gardening and farming require lobbying and political activism because nobody is going to make our food safe and our communities beautiful unless we organize. Learn how to get involved with UBS and your community to fight for safe, healthy food, and safe, beautiful communities.