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Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden

Contact:

Kate Markert

Executive Director

kmarkert@hillwoodmuseum.org

202-243-3900

4155 Linnean Avenue
NW Washington, DC 20008

Region Served: Washington, D.C.

Website: hillwoodmuseum.org

Resources

Electric Horticulture Equipment: What We’re Using

To Engage Employees on Climate Action, Hillwood Brings the HEAT

Keeping Sustainability In Mind This Holiday Season with Tips From Heat

Climate Toolkit Webinar 6: “Integrated Pest Management, Indoors and Out”

Sustainability at Hillwood

Campus-Wide Plastic Reduction Goal

Focus Area: Buildings and Energy Completed Planned

Buildings and Energy

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms

Additional Goals for This Institution

Water

Food Service

Ensure 40% of food service menu selections are vegan or vegetarian

Transportation

Incentivize employees to carpool, bike, bus or otherwise forgo single-occupant car transportation

Incentivize visitor sustainable travel (by end of 2024)

Waste

Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric

Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels

Support reforestation to sequester carbon

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture

Research

‹ Heritage Museums & Gardens

Historic London Town & Gardens ›

Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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