This event series is designed to give you a behind the scenes, in-person look at member gardens across the country! Join us for these one day Open Houses to take intensive dives into current public garden topics, see unique events and displays firsthand, and to connect with other Association members in your region!
Past Garden Open Houses
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, Brooklyn, NY
Friday, September 27th, 2024 – 11am to 7pm
If you received an email on 1/28/25 from LChance@publicgardens.org, please accept our apologies. This is a past event. Outlook decided to have a mind of its own and, it won, we lost.
Early Bird September 11th ($99 members, $199 non-members)
Registration deadline September 18th ($125 members, $225 non-members)
Please note, that in order to receive member pricing, you must have an active APGA Member Account either through your organization or your own individual membership. You must use the email address associated with your APGA Member Account for the Member discount to be automatically applied during registration. If you have any questions regarding your membership status, contact us at info@publicgardens.org.
Registration is non-refundable after September 11th. A $25 processing fee will be applied to cancellations prior to September 11th.
Two sessions at this event are approved by LA CES for 2.5 professional development hours.
Buffalo Trace Distillery – Blanton Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Frankfort, KY
Thursday, July 25, 2024
8:00am-4pm
Gardens at Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
Monday, March 4th, 2024
8:00am-4pm
Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
8:00am-4pm
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
9:30-6pm
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
Friday, September 8th, 2023
1-5pm
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Friday, April 28th, 2023
9am-5:30pm
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum, Charlotte, NC
Friday, November 4th, 2022
10 am – 4pm
Interested in hosting an Open House?
There are many benefits to hosting an APGA event at your garden. Download our most recent Why Host an Event guide for opportunities and details.
Want to speak with someone directly? Contact Associate Director of Professional Development, Lauren Garcia Chance, at LChance@publicgardens.org.