Upcoming Professional Development Symposia:
Purposeful Plant Collections in a Changing World
Presented by the Plant Collections Community and the Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy Community
Hosted by Chicago Botanic Garden and The Morton Arboretum
Chicago, IL
October 8 – 9, 2024
IMPORTANT: This event has limited capacity and is expected to sell out. Please don’t wait to register and risk missing out!
Registration:
Early (by August 23rd) : $400/member, $500/non-member
Regular (by September 16th): $450/member, $550/non-member
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.
Hotel: Aloft Chicago O’Hare, $219/nt | Book now!
Marketing & Communications Virtual Symposium
Presented by the Marketing & Communications Community
November 13-15, 2024
No matter the size of your garden, your budget or the number of tools at your fingertips, the necessity for strategy in marketing and communications persists. Join us for the 2024 Marketing and Communications Virtual Symposium as we get back to the basics in an increasingly complicated marketing environment.
Registration opens early October 2024!
Workforce Summit
Presented by the International Gardens Community
February 2025
More information coming soon!
Volunteer Engagement and Guest Services Joint Symposium
Presented by the Volunteer Engagement & Guest Services Communities
Hosted by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
August 2025
Past Professional Development Symposia:
Blooming in the Desert
Presented by the Development and Membership Community with Tucson Botanical Garden, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and Tohono Chul
Tucson, AZ
January 10-12, 2024
Education Elevated: Cultivating Transformative Experiences
Presented by the Education Community with Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 19 – 21, 2024
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2024 Finance & Operations Symposium: Risks & Rewards
Presented by the Finance & Operations Community with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh, PA
September 10 – 11, 2024
Presentations from this event can be found in the Community forum!
Interested in hosting a symposium?
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.
