Accompanying video from a September 2025 event hosted by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks announced a major gift from Nancy and William D. Koch on Tuesday.

According to a news release, the Koch family gifted $220,000 to BGO. That gift will fund construction of a new greenhouse facility which will double the Garden's capacity.

The money will also pay for upgrades to the Carl A. Totemeier Horticulture & Event Center.

“The Koch family’s gift represents both a continuation of the Totemeier legacy and an investment in the Garden’s future,” said Ashley Wardlow, Executive Director of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. “Their support allows us to strengthen our horticultural capacity while also improving one of our most visib

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