Shane Smith (born March 1954) was the director and a founder of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, and an author, consultant and lecturer.
It operated as a non-profit under the umbrella of Community Action of Laramie County and was located on the outskirts of Cheyenne, WY.
[7] Outside the solar greenhouse he oversaw the addition of the state's first community garden, wheelchair accessible orchard, chicken coop and bee hives.
As grant funding became increasingly tenuous, Smith started a small garden store inside the greenhouse which provided needed income and was run with volunteers.
Over time the operation evolved to be a hybrid combining community based agriculture project and a botanic garden, as more tours occurred along with the addition of interesting and unusual plants and educational events.
[6] Upon completion of the new greenhouse in 1986, the operation was transferred from Community Action of Laramie County to the City of Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department.