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Symposia Scholarships
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Cultivating Healing: $7,500 in Therapeutic Garden Grants Now Available
RECENT RESOURCES
2030 Strategic Plan
Up Your Accessibility Game
The “Straight Species” Myth
Measuring Your Accessibility Brand Health Webinar
Public Garden Magazine – Volume 40, Issue 2
Volunteer Positions with Guest Services Webinar
Plan Your Work to Work Your Plan: A Tailored Approach to Your Garden’s Campaign
BHS May 2025 – Reducing Workplace Stress
Tips and Tricks: Major and Planned Giving Programs
April 2025 BHS – Beyond Compliance: Cultivating a Culture of Commitment in Safeguarding Vulnerable Populations
UPCOMING EVENTS
Plant Collections Town Hall
Cultivating a Learning Environment
Green Thumbs, Sharp Resumes
Securing What Matters: Strengthening Garden Data Systems with Existing Tools
Resilient by Design: Building Your Garden’s Disaster Recovery Playbook
Streamline & Scale: Smart Automation for Garden Operations
Accessibility for Social Media, Multimedia, and Videos
The Secrets of Writing Effective Alt Text and Interpreting Accessibility
Digital Storytelling and Accessibility Basics for Web Content
Accessible Presentations and Events Basics

Strategic Plan 2030

Find out about the Association’s guiding plan for the next five years – The Association will be a convener and voice for public gardens everywhere!
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Call For Sessions: 2025 TIPS Symposium

Technology and digital innovation can elevate every facet of your garden’s operations and impact. From understanding the rapidly expanding influence of Artificial Intelligence to optimizing visitor experiences, we’ll delve into practical applications of technology and strategic insights. “Rooted in Connection, Growing with Agility” is more than just a symposium; it’s an opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and gain the agility needed to lead your garden confidently into the digital future.
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2024 Collective Impact

Make sure your garden is included in the FY2024 Collective Impact survey. One of the most effective means of advocating for public gardens is to have good, recent data to back up the impact that public gardens have on their communities. Please take a few moments to make your garden a part of the story.

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Volunteer Engagement & Guest Services Symposium

August 5-7, 2025
Media/Philadelphia, PA

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Horticulture, Greenhouses & Facilities Symposium

September 23-25, 2025
Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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Association How-Tos

How to Update Your Roster
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Membership Renewal Guides:

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– Corporate Associate
– Individual (Including Retired and Student Members)

2025 Giving Guide

A unique partnership opportunity for your organization. Learn More.

Regional Learning Series

Our Regional Learning Series, formerly Garden Open Houses, brings expert-led, in-person professional development workshops right to you. Featuring regional host gardens, these events combine insightful presentations with exclusive “behind-the-scenes” tours, guided by the garden and regions’ own experts and staff. With topics tailored to each garden’s unique mission, you’re sure to find valuable insights.

Pittsburgh – September 26
Lake Toxaway, NC – October 3
Bellvue, WA – October 10

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May Public Garden

The digital version of the new Public Garden magazine is now available!
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Grant Deadlines Posted

Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust grant deadlines are now posted for the 2025 grant cycle
The deadline to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is June 16, 2025. Invited proposals are due July 15, 2025.
Due to extremely high volume, new grantseekers must register for access to the Trust’s online grants portal by June 9, 2025.
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Member Spotlight

The field of public horticulture encompasses many disciplines. We highlight our members in Public Garden magazine and in our social media. If you would like to be considered for inclusion, fill out the form below.
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