Mahalo
Crested Butte, CO

Crested Butte Botanic Gardens

EIN 88-2857166
Environment & Animal Welfare Environmental Education & Advocacy
Mission

To provide accessible opportunities for people to connect with the natural world and advocate for the conservation of our high‑altitude environment.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Crested Butte Botanic Gardens

Crested Butte Botanic Gardens is a community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Gunnison County, Colorado, developing educational garden displays and programs tailored to high‑altitude ecosystems.

The organization builds partnerships with the town, local museums and community groups to deliver hands‑on learning about native plants, water‑wise gardening and habitat conservation while planning for a permanent garden site.

In recent years the Gardens have emphasized native‑plant education, small grants and public programming (including on‑site demonstration projects) to increase local stewardship of alpine and montane landscapes.

Notable achievements

Three Ladies Native Garden

Completed an educational native‑plant display in partnership with the Town of Crested Butte to showcase native species and plant identification.

Community grant support (2023)

Awarded local funding to support collaborative programming and operations, demonstrating community investment in the Gardens' early projects.

Established nonprofit presence

Incorporated and operating as a registered 501(c)(3) organization focused on creating accessible, high‑altitude botanical education and conservation.

At a glance

Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
88-2857166
Location
Crested Butte, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

Is this your organization?

Claim this page to keep it current — add your logo, publish campaigns, and reach the donors and advisors discovering you on Mahalo.

Claim this page