The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is a gem in the heart of Jerusalem serving as an education and research center and holds a diverse collection of plants from around the world displayed geographically. Its aim is to inspire and instill mindful custodianship of plant diversity within the environmental context as a basis for our physical and cultural existence. The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens attracts people from all backgrounds for educational, scientific, cultural and recreational activities related to botany, horticulture, agriculture and environmental protection. The Gardens’ staff, works to influence public policy in these fields.