Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Mission Statement

Founded in 1829, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is dedicated to encouraging the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment. As a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, we provide educational opportunities to people of all ages through hands-on learning in the gardens, workshops and lectures, and visits to schools and outreach programs throughout Massachusetts. Our public gardens, The Gardens at Elm Bank, are located on the historic Elm Bank estate in Wellesley/Dover, and include 16 acres of display gardens, historic landscapes and structures and natural habitat.