Sentinel Plant Network Workshops
WHAT?
This series of workshops will introduce participants to SPN's new interpretation and educational outreach materials and provide guidance on how to incorporate these resources into their outreach activities in such a way as to inspire and enable visitors to act as citizen scientists, monitoring their neighborhoods for potential pest and pathogen threats. For new members, we will also provide an overview of SPN's diagnostic and First Detector training resources as well as the Plant Heroes youth education program.
WHO?
Each of these regional workshops will serve approximately ten APGA member gardens, and we recommend that each organization send one or two staff members who can incorporate SPN educational materials into their organization’s interpretation and educational outreach activities.
WHEN & WHERE?
Northeast Region: June 24-25 @ Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, NJ
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Draft Agenda of 2013 SPN Northeastern Workshop
Download, complete and return the application materials at the bottom of this page by May 31, 2013.
Central Region: July 9-10 @ Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, NE
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Draft Agenda of 2013 SPN Central Workshop
Download, complete and return the application materials at the bottom of this page by June 7, 2013.
Northwest Region: July 24-25 @ Bloedel Reserve in Bainbridge, WA
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Draft Agenda of 2013 SPN Northwestern Workshop
Download, complete and return the application materials at the bottom of this page by June 17, 2013.
HOW?
APGA will provide accommodations and meals for all workshop attendees and is offering institutional reimbursements to offset some of the travel costs associated with sending staff to attend these workshops. To apply, simply download, complete and return the application materials below to Sentinel Plant Network Manager, dstern@publicgardens.org.
Note: If your organization is not already listed on our list of participating gardens be sure to designate your SPN Contact Person in the application.
Application Materials
Please download the following materials and, when complete, email them to Sentinel Plant Network Manager, Daniel Stern at dstern@publicgardens.org
2013 SPN Regional Workshop Application
2013 SPN Letter of Support (only if your organization has not previously attended an SPN workshop)
