OMAHA — Lauritzen Gardens has placed fifth in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards contest for "Best Botanical Garden." Nominees for the category were submitted by a panel of experts and Lauritzen Gardens was selected as one of the twenty finalists from the pool of garden nominations from around the country. 2025 was the first year that Lauritzen Gardens was nominated in this category. Voting by the public narrowed the list down to the top 10. Voting began Feb. 10 and closed on March 10.
“We have nothing but gratitude towards the Omaha community and the supporters of Lauritzen Gardens for voting for us," said Ennis Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Lauritzen Gardens. "It was an honor to be recognized on a national stage alongside a host of other outstanding botanical gardens and to highlight the work we all do in the communities we serve. Our team is thankful for the recognition and remains dedicated to becoming a world-class public garden- fostering environmental education, continuing vital plant conservation efforts, and creating an inviting space for visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy nature." For the complete list of winners, visit: https://10best.usatoday.com/ awards/best-botanical-garden/.
About Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens is a 100-acre botanical garden, located in Omaha,
whose mission is to provide thoughtful, ecologically-minded practices and to
curate accessible, educational, and inspirational experiences that enhance lives. The garden aims to be a vibrant place for the community to learn about and connect to the natural world and the organization strives to impact every visitor through the beauty of its horticultural displays, enriching educational programs, entertaining special events, or via its research to conserve the endangered plants of the Great Plains. For more information, visit lauritzengardens.org.
