Garden Survey

Visitor Survey
RequiredRequired Question(s)

This survey is completely anonymous, and will be used to enhance our programs and classes in 2012. We appreciate your participation and as our thanks enjoy one free ticket to Wonderland Express upon survey completion.

 

 
 
Required 1.

Are you a member of the Garden?

 
Yes
No
Required 2.

What is your gender?

 
Female
Male
Required 3.

What is your age?

 
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
Other  
Required 4.

Household annual income:
Below $30,000
$30,000-$50,000
$50,000-$100,000
$100,000-$150,00
$150,000-$200,000
$200,000-$250,00
$250,00 or Above
Required 5.
What is your zip code?
 

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Required 6.

Rate your overall level of satisfaction with the Garden.

 Very dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Neutral Moderately satisfied Very satisfied N/A 
Navigating the Garden
Antiques & Garden Fair
Spring or Fall Plant Sale
World Environment Day
Summer Evenings Music Series
Wonderland Express
Adult Classes
Camp CBG
Dining
Merchandise at the Garden Shop
Required 7.

Do you find Garden staff helpful?
Yes
No
No opinion
Other  
8.

Why do you visit the Garden? (select all that apply)

 
Enjoy the beauty of the display gardens and natural areas
Experience nature
Learn about plant science conservation
Attend event or festival
Enjoy musical events
Take classes/career development
Take classes/personal development
Pursue hobbies (photography, birding, gardening, etc.)
Improve health or fitness
Attend flower shows
Garden shop
Dine at the Garden Cafe
Other  
9.

If you are a member, why did you join? (select all that apply)

 
Enjoy the beauty of the display gardens and natural areas
Experience nature
Learn about plant science conservation
Attend event or festival
Enjoy musical events
Take classes/career development
Take classes/personal development
Pursue hobbies (photography, birding, gardening, etc.)
Improve health or fitness
Attend flower shows
Garden shop
Dine at the Garden Cafe
Other  
10.

What other local cultural institutions do you enjoy as much as or more than the Chicago Botanic Garden? (select all that apply)
Art Institute of Chicago
Field Museum
Ravinia
Museum of Science and Industry
Shedd Aquarium
Museum of Contemporary Art
Millennium Park
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Lyric Opera
Steppenwolf Theatre
Lookingglass Theatre
Other  
Required 11.

Did you know that the Garden supports underserved communities in Chicago and North Chicago?
Yes
No
Required 12.

Did you know that the Garden conducts conservation science research?
Yes
No
Required 13.

In the past year, have you or someone in your family done any of the following at the Garden? (select all that apply)
Attended an adult class or seminar?
Attended Camp CBG
Participated in a family activity (Nature Nights, Weekend Family Classes, etc.)
Visited the Plant Science Center
I have not participated in these activities
14.

If yes to question 13, how did you learn about these family programs?

The Garden website
The Garden's monthly eNewsletter
Through a friend
Through work
Social media
Keep Growing magazine
TV news
Radio
At the Garden (employees, fliers, signage, etc.)
Other  
15.

If no to question 13, why not?
Unaware of these options/classes at the Garden
Class schedule or program doesn't work for me
No transportation to the Garden
Not interested in the topics
Too expensive
Other  
Required 16.

What educational topics are you most interested in?  (select all that apply)
Gardening and horticulture
Landscaping
Nature studies (bird-watching, entomology, etc.)
Arts (photography, jewelry, drawing, etc.)
Wellness and exercise (yoga, tai chi, etc.)
Conservation and sustainability
Culinary activities
Other  
Required 17.

Which activities would you most likely choose to enjoy instead of visiting the Garden? (please check 3)

Visiting Lincoln Park Zoo
Visiting neighborhood festivals
Visiting the Morton Arboretum
Walking
Going to a park (i.e., Millenium Park)
Going to the beach
Staying at home
Visiting a museum
Attending a music festival
Other  
Required 18.

To what type of nonprofit organizations have you made tax-deductible financial donations in the last year?

Religious organizations
Homeless/hunger relief organizations
Hospital/disease prevention/cure organizations
Educational institutions such as a university/college
Environmental organizations
Organizations that support the arts
A museum or other cultural institution landmark (such as the Chicago Botanic Garden)
Disaster relief
I haven't made a contribution
Other  
19.

What do you enjoy most about your membership? 

 
 

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20.

What would you like to see from the Garden on Facebook and Twitter?

 
 

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21.

Is there anything the Garden could add that would make you and your family's experience even better?

 
 

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22.

If you could talk directly to the CEO of the Garden, what would you say?

 
 

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