On November 19th, 2019, Vanderbilt administration made the announcement to defund and eliminate the greenhouses on the seventh floor of the Stevenson Center. Vanderbilt University needs to preserve this place as part of its commitment to cultivating its students, not only as a teaching tool for formal learning, but also as a space for education beyond the classroom. We would appreciate it if the administration would be transparent to us regarding this issue, as well as simply to slow down, listen to the voices of the students and faculty, and seriously consider the momentous and irreversible nature of their decision. By signing this petition, we hope to be able to persuade Vanderbilt to preserve this priceless space.