Rete degli Orti Botanici della Lombardia

Rete degli Orti Botanici della Lombardia is an association based in the United States. It is a small organization with a team of three employees. The association focuses on the preservation, understanding, promotion, and appreciation of the botanical heritage of gardens across the region, particularly those in Lombardy and neighboring areas. They aim to safeguard plants, recognizing them as cultural assets, as well as endangered species and plant communities. Rete degli Orti Botanici della Lombardia works to foster collaboration and communication between botanical gardens through regular meetings covering a range of topics including technical, management, educational, and organizational matters. The association encourages its member gardens to meet the minimum museum standards set by the Lombardy Region. For more information, visit reteortibotanicilombardia.it.