First Place Winner

Green Bay Botanical Garden in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Category 3: Over 100,000 Visitors

The AAS Landscape design at Green Bay Botanical Garden successfully integrated the STEAM acronym (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) with a botanical twist. The design featured a spiral garden bed representing the Fibonacci sequence (Math) and reused plastic sculptures connecting to sustainability and the Washed Ashore exhibit (Art). Engineering was demonstrated through various accessible raised beds and an adapted ladder trellis for vertical growing. Technology utilized QR codes on plant labels to link visitors to detailed AAS Winner information. As a cornerstone of the theme, Science highlighted principles of botany, pollination, and nutrition. The immersive garden provided guests with a beautiful and educational experience, ensuring the impact of the planting lingered long after their visit.