WAYNE, PA — August 29, 2024 — The Chanticleer Foundation Board of Directors announces the latest recipients of the Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development.
Scott Ferguson, Trades 2 Horticulturist at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden (Vancouver, British Columbia) will travel to learn from, and explore perennial gardens throughout northern Japan in September 2024. Afterwards, Scott will guest garden at Chanticleer. Learning techniques from both Japanese and Chanticleer staff, this trip will inform how Scott manages the Entrance & Reception Garden’s perennial displays.
Matthew Ross, Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park will travel to Japan in November 2024 with the North American Japanese Garden Association. Following this tour he will visit gardens, natural areas, and meet with members of the Sister Cities Program that is shared between Shiga, Japan and Traverse City, Michigan. This trip will enhance Matthew’s plans for developing the Healing Garden at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park.
The Chanticleer Scholarship promotes creativity and leadership by providing professional development opportunities for public garden staff. The Scholarship has two core components: academic study to improve leadership skills and support of travel to meet with leaders to build on that academic experience. Each Scholar will visit public gardens, including Chanticleer, a 35-acre pleasure garden in Wayne, PA. The next scholarship application deadlines are November 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.
