Culinary Medicine

The Botanic Gardens support Culinary Medicine by helping learners explore the connections between gardening, nutrition, food systems and health. Garden-grown produce, educational tours and hands-on demonstrations strengthen the practical side of Food is Medicine education.

Student Affairs / Thrive Food Pantry

The gardens support student well-being through vegetable produce donations to the Thrive Food Pantry and collaborative efforts that increase access to fresh food. These partnerships help address food insecurity while creating opportunities for student engagement and learning.

The University of Kansas Health System

The gardens partner with health system departments to support employee wellness, patient-centered programming and community engagement initiatives that connect nature, healing, and health.

School of Medicine Academic Programs

Faculty, staff and students use the gardens as an interdisciplinary learning space for topics including prevention, lifestyle medicine, sustainability, nutrition and public health.

School of Health Professions Academic Programs

The gardens complement education in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition by demonstrating where food comes from and how growing practices connect to healthy eating, sustainability and long-term wellness.

BeeKC and Pollinator Education Partners

Partnerships focused on bees and pollinators help the gardens teach the importance of biodiversity, food systems, and ecological stewardship in an engaging, visible way.

Community and Volunteer Partners

The Botanic Gardens work with local organizations, schools, volunteers and community groups to create shared learning experiences, workforce development opportunities and meaningful public engagement.