Creating Habitat for Native Species to Thrive
The Botanical Sanctuary Network (BSN) is one small way we can work together to support biodiversity on the lands we caretake. The BSN has more than 300 member sanctuaries across the globe, led by people with gardens, woodlands, and prairies–big and small–who have made a commitment to restore habitat for native plants and other wild creatures.
These botanical sanctuaries become nesting grounds for wild birds and animals who rely on native species for food and shelter. They become rest stops for pollinators. They become home to frogs, snakes, and other creatures that thrive in the diversity that sanctuaries provide. Our member sanctuaries also become places where people go to rest, renew, and learn. Many of our BSN members have created teaching centers or offer classes at their sanctuaries.
When we think of “botanical sanctuaries,” we often envision large tracts of land, generally owned by a nonprofit or land trust, not something that we as individuals can create. But a botanical sanctuary is more than mere ownership of land–it is a way of regarding the land we live on. It is stewardship, a relationship that takes into account the natural resources of an area and its native inhabitants and helps to restore the sacred relationship between people and place.
Interested in Becoming a BSN Member?
Visit a Member Sanctuary
There are hundreds of BSN members across the globe, many of which welcome visitors. Check out our interactive map to learn more about the sanctuaries in your neck of the woods.
Member Stories
We love to tell the stories of our BSN members. Learn more about so many of our sanctuaries by scrolling through these stories. If you are a member, and we haven’t yet told your story, email us to schedule an interview: .
